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Barack Obama has acknowledged being inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's principles of nonviolence, justice, and equality. Obama has expressed admiration for Gandhi's peaceful methods of resistance and his ability to bring about change through moral persuasion. Gandhi's influence can be seen in Obama's emphasis on diplomacy, unity, and inclusivity during his presidency.
According to some news sites Barack Obama was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, who preached non-violence and got independence to India from British rule. He also stood by blacks and fought for their rights in South Africa.
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Martin Luther King, Jr., the Dalai Lama, Lech Wałęsa, Stephen Biko, Aung San Suu Kyi, and Nelson Mandela. (Oh and Barack Obama says he is inspired by Gandhi too.)
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Martin Luther King Jr., Mahatma Gandhit, Cesar Chavez
He hasn't. Not me. He's a huge mistake.
Many presidents were inspired by Abraham Lincoln from Andrew Johnson to Barack Obama.
well, one of his leaders helped him.
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The song 'If You're Out There' was inspired by Barack Obama's Presidential campaign and was later posted as a free download on Obama's website. The song also alludes to Gandhi's quote, "Be the change you want to see in the world," with the lines "We don't have to wait for destiny / we should / be the change that we / want to see.