I am Australian and have never lived in the US but I love this man every bit as much as you guys. I've seen a lot of presidents come and go in my life but have never witnessed a man handle the role with such intelligence, grace and compassion. The current White House occupant is a disgrace and I will be celebrating with you all when he is gone.

I love that the principal is so damn proud. She's like " damn right, those are my kids."

Must be overwhelming for these kids. I wish more Presidents would do this kind of thing.

oh my god those kids were so overwhelmed.....my heart is happy

You know I just started watching things like this and I got to say this. I am really ashamed of myself because I listened to people that where idiots and never noticed what a good man he is. I am truly sorry for being an ass hole and judging this fine man and I didn't think for myself !!!

This made me cry! Growing up in the inner city is not easy. Its good that Pres. Obama ended up going to that school. Seeing him encouraged the young people. I am going to miss this President...

When this country had a president.

he really is a man of the people god bless him

He is such a cool guy.

Loved when Obama's Secret Service guy ever so casually wiped a tear from his cheek.

Awesome President and Man. He and his family will be missed.

The students will remember this forever. He is a father to them all.

They say this man did nothing the 8 years he was in the white house... they forgot about the love he took to the white house. Something that was never their and its going out the door with him smh.. the Obama's will truly be missed

Im going to miss him man..

made me cried. I'm not American but as a President, Barack Obama will be really missed. He did everything naturally, we can feel that.

He wasn't perfect and I didn't agree with a couple of things he did as president, but he was a decent human who tried to do the right thing. He seem to use his platform to galvanize and encourage. That's in stark contrast to what's in the white house now.

I've watched many of these - but this one Teared me up !!

And then tears flowed.

This video was disliked by 33 Trump supporters that did not graduate from high school.

I cried with her!!! This is an unforgettable moment for them!! ❤💙💛

Caring, compassionate, intelligent,carismatic, motivador.

Now that's a president that I really love............thank you you President Obama.

A charismatic, intelligent, and competent president, but most important of all: an honest-to-goodness decent man who really cared about his fellow human beings and making the world a better place. I'm Mexican, I've never lived in the USA, and I still miss Obama, the coolest president of modern times.

This how you make America great!! Show a high school [PUBLIC] graduation, that you care!!

I would LOVE to meet the Obamas. They're such good, decent, compassionate people.

You can tell at the end those kids were just in total awe of him and his presence there.......

Really awesome!! Imagine how much this means to an 18 yr old to see in person the 1st black present at your graduation.This can spark a flame of motivation that with hard work,you will be successful in life.

Is that a Secret Service agent wiping away a tear @~2:02?

You’ll NEVER see this kind of love from you know who 👀

He will always be Mr.President ,no one can take his role

hands down best graduation present ever. made me cry big tears. omg secret service washed a tear. How does the presents of this man just make you break down and cry it never gets old I'm tired of crying dang it😂

love that the guy with the red tie is low-key wiping tears

Why did I cry watching this, it's because agree or disagree with him no one can deny this man's decency, humanity and his gift for making sure these moments were special for these kids. He uplifts and inspires and let's them know that they inspire him, THAT's a leader.

What an awesome person he is...Best President ever

Best president ever. I will miss him .

I get emotional every time I watch this

I could watch this a hundred times..

and am here thinking this clip was uploaded with onions

I just want to be dead honest about this. Do you really think donald trump would get this reaction if he went there for their graduation?!!!!

when a president is well liked and does his job to the best of his ability..vs arguing on twitter because someone calls you out on your lies

Years later and this video still gives me goosebumps. To have their efforts recognized and celebrated by not just their family and friends but President Obama too?? AMAZING! i hope they're all still doing great in their lives. Gotta admit I thought the students in the front row were the cool kids just remaining composed when POTUS first entered but to see them all pretty much break down when he shook their hands & congratulated made the moment all the more authentic and powerful.

He will always be in our hearts.

Trump would never do this lol even his supporters can agree with me on this.

One of the many, many reasons why I love Barack (and Michelle). There's a possibility that some of the girls (and guys) here come from a single family, a possibility that their fathers are not in their lives, you can see based upon their emotion how much this moment met to them, that they'll remember this for the rest of their lives. Barack relates to the richest to the poorest, all colors, all nationalities. Sorry but there hasn't been a Democratic or Republican President that never even comes close in establishing this type of affinity. He is loved all over the world, except in his own country. I really hope that there will be another man like him for President and not the continued wealthy, Caucasian (I'm white), tan, mansion on the hill type of individuals that have been leading yours, mine and many other countries around this world of ours.

They are awesome and he is awesome!

Wow amazing 😢 gonna miss the best first family ever!!!

when i saw those two girls cry, I couldn't help but cry along with them too. They must have been so overwhelmed and inspired at the same time that their emotions took over and I hope today they are an inspiration for the next generation in their community, wherever they are right now.

That's BTW high school in south Memphis and I was right outside when this was going on...proud of those students and Obama for coming

my tears are falling now

The girl in tears, I feel her. What a surprise.

The President of all times !!!

This is why they say you never know what you have until it’s gone. I’m from the UK, and I remember quite clearly through his presidency and before the end of his 2nd term people criticised him, his policies and even his family. But now after he has left office people seem to realise they had a good thing going all that time whilst he was in office? But that’s life I guess. Americans could not work with him, but now they will have to work without him? Again you never know what you have until it’s gone😁

Tears and smiles

Brought tears to my eyes. Love Obama.

Obama proves that with education and hard work, anything is possible no matter who you are.

Just the sight of 44 is making these students cry uncontrollably..

The best president. The best man. I Love Obama

Obama is amazing

Just to be in this mans presence would’ve had me in tears

The way each kid cries tears of happiness after they shake his hand is so touching. That meeting meant so much to the

This waz awesome, made my day.👍👍☺

thats a one damn fine president

Donald trump would probably tell them he wants to see them when they turn 18 next year or something.

Thank you Mr. President!!!

people will never forget him

how could this not make u smile

Thank you Richard from NJ

That was a beautiful moment in time . Tears coming down my face

"Couldn't Ask For A Better High School Graduation Commencement Speaker!" Congratulations Memphis High School Graduates, Students, Teachers, & Faculty!"

When your secret service even wiped tears from his eyes ..Such is the humanity

watching them all start to cry after they meet him personally is so touching and speaks volumes on his character

How did I end up on all these tear jerker videos.....I miss them so bad!!!!

That day change a lots of minds and hearts about they lives and what they want to do in life

que.hombre.tan.sencillo mis.respetos

I remember watching this on the news during lunch. I was in Pre-K when this happened

It’s February 2021, and these clips of 44 makes me ball all over. How did America go from this to that!!

It is videos like this that show me how skilled Obama is also at reading a room and speaking more or less "off the cuff." Sure he had some idea of what he would say, but no exact speech written, and he just very calmly went in there and spoke quite clearly and powerfully. Would love for myself to continue develop skills like this. Love Obama.

What a day it was I went to night school at BTW in 1972 It was so wonderful that the president came to Memphis my home town in 2011. Great day GO WARRIORS

OMG, I still cry when i see this man and these video's. I miss him.

This video never gets old

Such a beautiful moment

You can't help but love this man. He's just so naturally loving and caring...

this literally brought a tear to my eye

Wow. I would Love an update. Hope they all “made it.”

Obama is like a Father Figure to them. Precious. Amazing President. Amazing Kids. Reach for the sky - no matter what racism tries to stop you - you can fly. Yes You Can. Like our Prez did.

I would cry too, that man is an inspiration, a force of hope and honesty for the world. He is the the reason I have faith in the US. Obama you are the best President, let no one tell you otherwise!

Tears.......

I cried too, and its a whole 9 yrs later.

Something they will never forget about

Not one time did he talk about himself. Just praise them. Thanks. Mr.O

The impact of this surprise visit on these young folks will be more visible years later. He knew it.

Wow could you imagine the feelings their parents had knowing this.

What should be a hint if you see a well dress man in a tailored suit not smiling, that's likely SS. Lol. He just stood out. He's a marine likely. Obama is a great man

World misses you

This video will forever resonate many good memories of a kind man. The 44th

Why I'm crying

Would DJT EVER do this ???-------------This folks, is what's called class. ---------------------WolfSky9, 74 y/o

I thought Obama was awesome when he was president, but now that Trump is president, Obama looks like some kind of genius superhero saint in comparison. I miss having a president that was a decent, highly respectable, intelligent, down to Earth human being rather than some ridiculously immature, villainous cartoon character.

My eyes it fully of water see the lady crying. 👍✨✨✨ 🎉😊👏😁👏😃🎉 Congratulations! You guys.

Loving, Caring, Sharing this is our family/ this is our country. I borrowed that quote from another Great man, May he Rest In Peace. ( Grandpa Kitchen)