This day in history is the 4th 0f June, 2009; the day American President, Barack Hussein Obama visited Egypt where he gave his promised speech to the world from the Cairo University. Barrack Obama is the 44th and current President of the United States of America but the first African American to hold the office. He was born on the 4th August, 1961 at the Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. He worked his way up, having initially graduated from Columbia University and Harvard Law School. He was the junior United States Senator for Illinois from January 2005 until November 2008. However, it was in February 2007 that he began his run for the presidency, and then on January 20, 2009, he was inaugurated as the President.

He started the speech by stating what an honour it is for him to be in Cairo going on to give a brief introduction on how it was Islam that carried the light of learning through so many centuries, paving the way for Europe's Renaissance and Enlightenment. As he quotes “It was innovation in Muslim communities that developed the order of algebra; our magnetic compass and tools of navigation; our mastery of pens and printing; our understanding of how disease spreads and how it can be healed. Islamic culture has given us majestic arches and soaring spires; timeless poetry and cherished music; elegant calligraphy and places of peaceful contemplation. And throughout history, Islam has demonstrated through words and deeds the possibilities of religious tolerance and racial equality.”

Even though he is Christian, he is well aware of religious traditions as he stated that his father came from a Kenyan family that includes generations of Muslims. As a boy, he spent several years in Indonesia As a young man, I worked in Chicago communities where many found dignity and peace in their Muslim faith.

During this speech, he touched on many issues including how we have to confront is violent extremism in all of its forms, the issue in Iraq and several others.

Admitted to Islam being a part of American history He quoted the Koran several times. He also stresses that if we understand that the challenges we face are shared, and our failure to meet them will hurt us all. He also, talked about the injustice of all the slaughtering whatever nationality or religion the victims are from, making it very clear that America is not and never will be at war with Islam with the true belief that we can unite and became as one: humanity despite politics and religion.

He concluded the speech by quoting the Koran first followed by the bible then stating that the people of the world can live together in peace. We know that is God's vision. Now, that must be our work here on Earth. Thank you. And may God's peace be upon you.

His powerful speech shook everyone and touched most people as millions of people all over the world rejoiced and cheered the President’s much-awaited speech. So will he really make a difference to the world? That is left to be seen...