President Barack Obama surprises Military Aide Major Barrett Bernard with a birthday cake aboard Air Force One during the flight from Seattle, Wash., to Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 17, 2010. Photo by Pete Souza
Posts Tagged ‘birthday
08
Aug
15
On This Day
President Barack Obama sits with daughter Sasha during a barbecue with family and friends in celebration of his 49th birthday on the South Lawn of the White House, Aug. 8, 2010. Photo by Pete Souza
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All Times Eastern
10:00AM: President Obama and Vice President Biden receive the Presidential Daily Briefing
11:00AM: President Obama and Vice President Biden hold a bilateral meeting United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
12:30PM: President Obama and Vice President Biden have lunch in the Private Dining Room
12:30PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
3:15PM: President Obama views White House Demo Day exhibits
3:40PM: President Obama delivers remarks at the White House Demo Day
4:25PM: President Obama meets with American Jewish community leaders to discuss the Iran nuclear deal (he also did this in April, following the announcement of the Lausanne framework)
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President Barack Obama watches the flame on the candle as he walks to the Brady Briefing Room to present cupcakes to Hearst White House columnist Helen Thomas in honor of her birthday, Aug. 4, 2009. Thomas, who turned 89, shares the same birthday as the President, who turned 48. Photo by Pete Souza
President Barack Obama, with daughter Sasha, looks at the card given to him during a birthday party with his staff in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, on Aug. 4, 2009. Daughter Malia and First Lady Michelle Obama look on at left. Photo by Pete Souza
President Barack Obama meets with advisors in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Aug. 4, 2014. Photo by Pete Souza
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Celebrate President Obama's birthday by wishing him a happy 54th: ofa.bo/f9AH #44Turns54 http://t.co/IqnRnAraM8
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 03, 2025****
President Barack Obama holds the birthday card given to him during a group photo with interns on the South Portico of the White House. Photo by Pete Souza
President Barack Obama presents cupcakes with a candle to Hearst White House columnist Helen Thomas in honor of her birthday in the James Brady Briefing Room, on Aug. 4, 2009. Thomas, who turned 89, shares the same birthday as the President, who turned 48. Photo by Pete Souza
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President Barack Obama jokingly points out cake crumbs that Vice President Joe Biden dropped on the floor in the Oval Office following a birthday celebration for the President on Aug. 4, 2009. Photo by Pete Souza
President Barack Obama tries out the fly fishing rod given to him on his birthday by a group of avid fisherman on his staff, on Aug. 4, 2009. Photo by Pete Souza
03
Aug
15
The President’s Day
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President Barack Obama participates in a town hall-style question-and-answer session with participants from the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Mandela Washington Fellowship Presidential Summit at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. Identified as Sub-Saharan Africa’s ‘most promising young leaders,’ 500 people were invited by the U.S. State Department for the three-day summit where they interact with representatives from the public, private, and non-profit sectors
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Mandela Washington Fellowship participants sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to President Barack Obama
President Barack Obama embraces Nigerian disability-rights activist and musician Grace Alache Jerry
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President Barack Obama speaks about climate change during an event in the East Room at the White House. President Obama announced a major climate change plan aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the nation’s coal-burning power plants
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01
Aug
15
A Presidential Birthday Weekend
President Barack Obama boards Marine One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. President Obama will spend the rest of the weekend in Camp David with the First Family
Happy 90th birthday to a hero who continues to inspire generation after generation
90 years ago a light which continues to guide us today was born. Long live the revolutionary Malcolm X! http://t.co/GFzRiguja4
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Question Everything (@SankofaBrown) May 19, 2025Remembering Malcolm X (May 19, 2025 - February 21, 2025) #90thBirthday http://t.co/SgGIF6cHlg
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Lizzuendo (@Lizzs_Lockeroom) May 19, 2025****
"You can't separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom." -Malcolm X
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zellie (@zellieimani) May 19, 2025"You don't have to be a man to fight for freedom. All you have to do is to be an intelligent human being."
—Malcolm X http://t.co/YbLwnIme1S
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leche (@EvitaLaXicana) May 19, 2025****
"They cripple the bird's wing, then condemn it for not flying as fast as they." --Malcolm X, born 90 years ago today. http://t.co/HWKJd3vDLR
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Saladin Ahmed (@saladinahmed) May 19, 2025On his 90th birthday, take a look at the iconic images of #MalcolmX from the EBONY archives: bit.ly/1cMLTIG http://t.co/qsES6vAtKv
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EBONY (@EBONYMag) May 19, 2025****
Malcolm X was a loving man willing to do whatever necessary to free his people.
Happy Birthday, Brother Malcolm. http://t.co/ALF1ouANDR
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Nessa. (@curlyheadRED) May 19, 2025On Malcolm X's birthday (May 19, 2025), listen to the great Ossie Davis delivering his Feb. 1965 eulogy for Malcolm tinyurl.com/kscly3p
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Sherrilyn Ifill (@Sifill_LDF) May 19, 2025****
On Malcolm X’s 90th birthday, we remember a national hero’s most powerful quotes
bet.us/1S6AzYy http://t.co/GEniCmTHB1
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(@BET) May 19, 2025Happy 90th BDAY Malcolm X! A great human rights activist-X remained critical of America for its crimes against blacks http://t.co/08BUXsws8a
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Colorlines.com (@Colorlines) May 19, 2025****
On his 90th birthday, here's why Malcolm X's words still ring true. #HappyBirthdayMalcolmX buff.ly/1L66d2W http://t.co/JMLUdQ0MiN
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The Root (@TheRoot) May 19, 2025I'm so thankful that Malcolm X wasn't afraid to admit where he was wrong. His commitment to growth is what makes his journey special.
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Question Everything (@SankofaBrown) May 19, 2025****
"Without education, you're not going anywhere in this world." Happy birthday, Malcolm X. http://t.co/kxjbbaNfRp
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Power 105.1 (@Power1051) May 19, 2025Today in 1925, Malcolm Little is born in Omaha, Nebraska. 25 years later he changes his name to Malcolm X. http://t.co/demEmztICl
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Steven James (@TheLaunchMag) May 19, 2025****
"How can you thank a man for giving you what's already yours?
- Malcolm X http://t.co/trS8tQyQwQ
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Thoughtful_BlaCkman (@wizdom4you) May 19, 2025Looking back at Malcolm X's boldest, most intense encounter with the NYPD: trib.al/FlQnT1K http://t.co/YEaEDcz14U
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Complex (@ComplexMag) May 19, 2025****
“My alma mater was books, a good library... I could spend the rest of my life reading.” Happy birthday, Malcolm X. http://t.co/K0fVMqSzdC
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NY Public Library (@nypl) May 19, 2025"If you turn the other cheek, you can be enslaved for 1,000 years." - Malcolm X
#MalcolmXDay http://t.co/iiVMZD1Wp3
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André (@ablackdreblack) May 19, 2025****
"If you're not ready to die for it, put the word freedom out of your vocabulary." -Malcolm X, born 90 years ago today http://t.co/iAIZXbqePG
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Urban Cusp Magazine (@UrbanCusp) May 19, 2025Malcolm X, born on May 19, 1925. Malcolm would have turned 90 today.
The fight continues. http://t.co/xHK6QaIn1M
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deray mckesson (@deray) May 19, 2025
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Evelyn Diaz: Remembering Dr. Maya Angelou On Her Birthday
Maya Angelou would have been 87 years old day, and to commemorate her birthday we celebrate everything the author, activist and creative force accomplished in her nearly one century on earth. Though best known for her 1969 memoir I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, which became the first non-fiction bestseller by a Black woman, Angelou’s talents and achievements run deep. She is a Grammy winner (for Best Spoken Word Album in 1994), a filmmaker (Down in the Delta, her directorial debut at the age of 70), was appointed an American Ambassador by the NAACP and President Barack Obama presented her with the 2010 Presidential Medal of Freedom.
More here
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Today we also remember Maya Angelou. She would have been 87 years young today. 😖 may she Rest in peace. ❤ http://t.co/ZoVIKh0yAR
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Black Girls (@BlackGirlsWinni) April 04, 2025Today, we remember Maya Angelou on her birthday. Her legacy, works and mission live on in the hearts of millions. http://t.co/NyF0pDLZsz
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USA TODAY (@USATODAY) April 04, 2025****
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Happy birthday, Maya Angelou! This phenomenal woman recites her iconic "Phenomenal Woman" buff.ly/1BYWjtO http://t.co/MV4miiCAsL
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Maria Popova (@brainpicker) April 04, 2025For Maya Angelou's birthday, her wonderful children's book, illustrated by Basquiat buff.ly/1NIg13u http://t.co/mgTtKZU8zp
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Maria Popova (@brainpicker) April 04, 2025****
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Continue reading ‘Happy Birthday To The Phenomenal Maya Angelou’
President Barack Obama smiles while speaking during an event marking the 5th anniversay of the Affordable Care Act at the South Court Auditorium of Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC.
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"More than 16 million uninsured Americans have gained health coverage." —President Obama #BetterWithObamacare http://t.co/a0ZKHUGbTl
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 25, 2025"In just over one year, the ranks of the uninsured have dropped by nearly one-third." —Obama #BetterWithObamacare http://t.co/BqbtGvJ427
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 25, 2025****
President Barack Obama takes a bow as he is introduced by Dr. Nancy Beran
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"You can no longer be charged more just for being a woman." —President Obama on the Affordable Care Act #BetterWithObamacare
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 25, 2025"This law means that you can no longer be charged more or denied coverage. Ever." —President Obama #BetterWithObamacare
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White House Live (@WHLive) March 25, 2025****
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"Just 5 years in—the Affordable Care Act has already helped improve the quality of health care across the board" —Obama #BetterWithObamacare
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 25, 2025"It’s a major reason we’ve seen 50,000 fewer preventable patient deaths in hospitals." —President Obama #BetterWithObamacare
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 25, 2025****
President Barack Obama smiles after joking about a lack of a predicted Republican alternative to Obamacare
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"This law is saving money for families and for businesses. This law is also saving lives." —President Obama #BetterWithObamacare
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White House Live (@WHLive) March 25, 2025"We declared that in the United States of America, the security of quality, affordable health care was not a privilege, but a right." —Obama
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White House Live (@WHLive) March 25, 2025****
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President Barack Obama delivers remarks at an AmeriCorps Pledge ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House
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President Barack Obama is joined by former President Bill Clinton for a AmeriCorps Pledge ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House. Clinton’s administration established the program in 1994
hundreds of new volunteers are sworn in for duty
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"Thank all of you for living a life of active & energetic...citizenship because it has made America stronger." —Obama to @AmeriCorps members
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 12, 2025****
"I would not be standing here if it were not for the service of others, and the purpose that service gave my own life." —Obama #AmeriCorps20
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 12, 2025****
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In honor of #AmeriCorps20, let's recommit ourselves to service and volunteer work. That's what makes America great. http://t.co/HZIpGytEGv
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Vice President Biden (@VP) September 12, 2025****
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"Making a difference in other people’s lives made a difference in mine." —Obama on working as a community organizer in Chicago #AmeriCorps20
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White House Live (@WHLive) September 12, 2025****
"Citizens who perform national service are special. You want them on your team." —Obama on Employers of National Service #AmeriCorps20
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 12, 2025****
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Happy Birthday @AmeriCorps! I'm honored to have served with them in Chicago and couldn't be prouder of all they've accomplished. -mo
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The First Lady (@FLOTUS) September 12, 2025****
"They don’t just believe in, but live out a fundamental truth...that people who love their country can change it." —Obama on @AmeriCorps
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 12, 2025****
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Aug
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Happy Birthday, Chiparooooo!
Happy….Happy…..HAPPY BIRTHDAY to one of the best people in the world. Thanks for TOD, thanks for the serious moments, thanks for the facts and the truths, and thanks for the laughs. Happy “23 and counting.” You’re one of a kind, Chiparoo. 
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So today, we hope you get to blow out your candles
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We hope you get to eat your cake
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We hope you have a very gooooooooooood time
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We hope you dance…dance…dance!
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