Barack Obama Fast Facts

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Updated 3:44 PM EDT, Tue July 25, 2023
President Barack Obama, visiting Watertown, South Dakota, on Friday, May 8, shows off a note given to him by 11-year-old Rebecca Kelley. Rebecca had written him a letter asking him to visit South Dakota, which is the 50th state Obama has visited during his time in office. White House photographer Pete Souza highlights a picture from each state.
President Barack Obama, visiting Watertown, South Dakota, on Friday, May 8, shows off a note given to him by 11-year-old Rebecca Kelley. Rebecca had written him a letter asking him to visit South Dakota, which is the 50th state Obama has visited during his time in office. White House photographer Pete Souza highlights a picture from each state.
White House Photo by Pete Souza
Marching at the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama, on March 7, 2015.
Marching at the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama, on March 7, 2015.
White House Photo by Pete Souza
Air Force One refueling at Elmendorf Air Force Base near Anchorage, Alaska, on November 12, 2009.
Air Force One refueling at Elmendorf Air Force Base near Anchorage, Alaska, on November 12, 2009.
White House Photo by Pete Souza
Viewing the Grand Canyon in Arizona on August 16, 2009.
Viewing the Grand Canyon in Arizona on August 16, 2009.
White House Photo by Pete Souza
Touring tornado damage in Vilonia, Arkansas, on May 7, 2014.
Touring tornado damage in Vilonia, Arkansas, on May 7, 2014.
White House Photo by Pete Souza
Viewing the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, on July 23, 2014.
Viewing the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, on July 23, 2014.
White House Photo by Pete Souza
Playing pool with Gov. John Hickenlooper in Denver, Colorado, on July 8, 2014.
Playing pool with Gov. John Hickenlooper in Denver, Colorado, on July 8, 2014.
White House Photo by Pete Souza
Making last-minute edits to his speech in Newtown, Connecticut, before a vigil for those killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 16, 2012.
Making last-minute edits to his speech in Newtown, Connecticut, before a vigil for those killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 16, 2012.
White House Photo by Pete Souza
Honoring fallen soldiers from Afghanistan at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on October 29, 2009.
Honoring fallen soldiers from Afghanistan at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on October 29, 2009.
White House Photo by Pete Souza
Keeping his distance from a baby alligator on Earth Day at Everglades National Park in Florida on April 22, 2015.
Keeping his distance from a baby alligator on Earth Day at Everglades National Park in Florida on April 22, 2015.
White House Photo by Pete Souza
Graduates cheering the President during a heavy downpour at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 19, 2013.
Graduates cheering the President during a heavy downpour at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 19, 2013.
White House Photo by Pete Souza
Swimming at Pyramid Rock Beach in Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Hawaii, on January 1, 2012.
Swimming at Pyramid Rock Beach in Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Hawaii, on January 1, 2012.
White House Photo by Pete Souza
Posing for a photo with kids at Boise Airport in Idaho on January 21, 2015.
Posing for a photo with kids at Boise Airport in Idaho on January 21, 2015.
White House Photo by Pete Souza
Viewing Chicago, Illinois, at sunset from Marine One on January 11, 2012.
Viewing Chicago, Illinois, at sunset from Marine One on January 11, 2012.
White House Photo by Pete Souza
Dropping by the Gingerbread House Bakery in Kokomo, Indiana, with Vice President Joe Biden on November 23, 2010.
Dropping by the Gingerbread House Bakery in Kokomo, Indiana, with Vice President Joe Biden on November 23, 2010.
White House Photo by Pete Souza