While some Americans are excited to head to the polls and vote this Election Day, others are sad that we’re nearing the end of Barack Obama’s presidency.
On Tuesday, April Reign, a popular Twitter user ― who also created the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag ― started the hashtag #ObamaDay in celebration of the first family to, she told The Huffington Post, “say thank you and let them know how much they will be missed.”
“I wanted people to remember the positive energy and jubilation we felt when he was elected and re-elected,” Reign said. “Hopefully people will transfer some of that energy to today as they prepare to vote after one of the ugliest election seasons in our history.”
Reign encouraged others to share tweets that capture their fondest memories of the first family. Here are some of the ways Twitter users are remembering the Obamas and their time in office:
My dad was a janitor so this picture resonates with me on personal level. #ObamaDay pic.twitter.com/PaDwlwcUSZ
— Kushtiano Ronaldo (@davarick)
ICONIC. #ObamaDay pic.twitter.com/eNJPtp370R
— April (@ReignOfApril)
1st black family in the White House & they carried themselves with the upmost class with zero controversy for 8 years #ObamaDay pic.twitter.com/BKUFXqqhI9
— X (@Sean_Hendrix1)
He's always looking at FLOTUS like he's just seen her for the first time. #ObamaDay pic.twitter.com/PUQlsPDi0e
— Lyn (@F5WontSaveYou)
Ay man this my favorite Obama moment of all time.. don't tell Obama what he can't do #ObamaDay pic.twitter.com/VSEDDI1Msh
— EL FOOSAY (@SheHatesJacoby)
To be clear, #ObamaDay is about celebrating the entire First Family. LOOK at our FLOTUS. There will never be another. pic.twitter.com/yRmnqYUMBf
— April (@ReignOfApril)
Yo this is one my favorite moments...tearing just thinking about it. Ms. Virginia stole the show though #ObamaDay pic.twitter.com/CXcHALSVgU
— Ratchet Paralegal (@pReTtInErD25)
The strong significance with this photo. Man. #ObamaDay pic.twitter.com/Pk7qbHcOPc
— Luck (@Quierra_Luck)
please, don't leave.. #ElectionDay #obamaday pic.twitter.com/fuB1lKA9fG
— #nastywoman (@sassi_klassi)
There will never be another Obama #ObamaDay pic.twitter.com/Gd0dLMrsg9
— ㅤ (@NlKEST)
Beautiful. Educated. BLACK. My First Family forever #ObamaDay pic.twitter.com/F36bOFx5Lh
— bad ombres (@AlannaCoops)
Goodness I love this photo. #ObamaDay pic.twitter.com/F15GwP88ul
— Penguin Homewrecker (@kidnoble)
What an honor to watch the First Daughters grow. Such lovely, independent young ladies they've become. A source of pride for all. #ObamaDay pic.twitter.com/RkqHXRibMq
— April (@ReignOfApril)
My Collectors Editions #ObamaDay pic.twitter.com/KVv9Zl0LtU
— Listen, beloved... (@TyraJ_)
That moment when my manz let you know that Jay Z was on his playlist and he had to get rid of some haters. #ObamaDay pic.twitter.com/D5xTPU9W2U
— April (@ReignOfApril)
#ObamaDay There will never be another pic.twitter.com/SFImBJrcJx
— TC Ivy (@BienSur_JeTaime)
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