Obamas celebrate 17th wedding anniversary with dinner outOctober 3rd, 2009 Obamas celebrate anniversary with dinner outWASHINGTON — There was no trip to New York and no fancy outing as the Obamas celebrated their first wedding anniversary since they moved to the White House. Instead they kept it simple, with a dinner out Saturday night at an elegant, American-fare restaurant near Georgetown.
Hillary Clinton says she likes being president _ even if it's just of the UN Security CouncilSeptember 30th, 2009 Hillary Clinton likes being president for a dayUNITED NATIONS — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says she likes being president — even if it's just of the U.N.
Obama says work of Clinton Global Initiative is important even during tough economic timesSeptember 22nd, 2009 Obama praises Clinton in speech to Clinton groupNEW YORK — President Barack Obama says former President Bill Clinton should be credited with saving millions of lives around the world since leaving the White House. Obama on Tuesday spoke in New York to the Clinton Global Initiative, the former president's philanthropic organization.
President Obama to address government's role in financial bailout in Wall Street speechSeptember 14th, 2009 President speaks on economy in Wall St. speechWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama heads to Wall Street to make a major speech on the U.S.
On vacation, Obamas visit home of friend, adviser Valerie JarrettAugust 26th, 2009 Obamas visit top adviser's home on vacationOAK BLUFFS, Mass. — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are spending the evening at White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett's house around dinnertime.
Obama goes to beach, grabs fried seafood for lunch with familyAugust 26th, 2009 Obama grabs fried shrimp, clams with familyOAK BLUFFS, Mass. — President Barack Obama and his family spent more than two hours at a private beach Wednesday and then he grabbed two big bags of fried seafood for lunch.
US embassies in Africa arrange screenings for Obama's speech in Ghana, including movie screensJuly 10th, 2009 US embassies plan events for Obama speech in GhanaWASHINGTON — U.S. embassies in Africa are inviting residents to ambassadors' residences and movie theaters on Saturday to watch President Barack Obama's speech in Ghana.
First lady, daughters Malia and Sasha to meet president in Paris for a family weekendJune 4th, 2009 Obamas to spend a family weekend in ParisWASHINGTON — It's a family weekend in Paris for the Obamas. A White House official says 10-year-old Malia and 7-year-old Sasha will join their mother, first lady Michelle Obama, when she flies to Paris on Friday to join President Barack Obama.
Obama to reach out to Muslim world with 'truth-telling' address in CairoJune 4th, 2009 Obama to address Egypt, Muslim worldWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is reaching out to the world's 1.5 billion Muslims with a speech in Egypt. The high-stakes speech at Cairo University, billed by aides as a "truth-telling address," is meant to ease long-held Muslim grievances against the United States.
President Barack Obama stops at Five Guys restaurant for cheeseburger lunchMay 29th, 2009 Obama stops at Five Guys for cheeseburgerWASHINGTON — For a health food nut, President Barack Obama sure likes his burgers. Obama made a surprise lunchtime stop at Five Guys, a fast-food restaurant in Washington.
Clinton says defeating al-Qaida is at the center of Obama's new strategy in AfghanistanApril 22nd, 2009 Clinton cites al-Qaida as key target in Obama planWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is telling Congress that the core goal of President Barack Obama's anti-terror strategy is to defeat al-Qaida and prevent its return to Afghanistan. Clinton testified Wednesday before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where Chairman Howard Berman told her the panel is concerned about Islamic extremists gaining momentum in Pakistan.
Obama's speech thoughtful, weighty and well-delivered: ClintonJanuary 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former US president Bill Clinton called Barack Obama's inaugural speech Tuesday thoughtful, weighty and well-delivered. 'It's obviously historic because President Obama is the first African American president, but it's more than that,' Clinton said.
Obama's historic speech evokes grand applauseJanuary 19th, 2009 WASHIGNTON - US President Barack Obama, always an eloquent orator, received a thunderous applause from hundreds of thousands gathered to witness the historic occasion as he completed his 20-minute speech on rejuvenating ideals of the founding fathers. As Obama completed his 20-minute speech outlining the vision of his presidency, applause broke out at the Mall.
Bush to host Obama, former presidents at White House lunchJanuary 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President George W. Bush will host former presidents and his successor, Barack Obama, at the White House for a private meeting during lunch Wednesday, the White House said.
Obamas settle in to Washington luxury hotelJanuary 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Barack Obama may not become president until Jan 20, but starting Sunday the president-elect and his family are at home in Washington. Obama Sunday joined his wife, Michelle, and daughters, Malia and Sasha, at the luxurious Hay-Adams Hotel just steps from the White House.