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The following is a timeline of the Presidency of Barack Obama, which began on January 20, 2009 after his inauguration as president of the United States. For his time as President-elect, see the Presidential transition of Barack Obama; for a detailed account of his first months in office, see First 100 days of Barack Obama's presidency; for a complete itinerary of his travels, see List of presidential trips made by Barack Obama.

Contents

2009

January

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Barack Obama is inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States
  • January 20 - Minutes after the administration of the Oath of Office, Obama's Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel, issues an order suspending last-minute federal regulations pushed through by outgoing President George W. Bush, planning to review everything still pending.[1] In one of his first official acts, President Obama issues a proclamation declaring January 20, 2009 a National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation.[2] Obama enacts a pay freeze for Senior White House Staff making more than $100,000 per year[3] and announces stricter guidelines regarding lobbyists in an effort to raise the ethical standards of the White House.[4]
  • January 22 - President Obama signs an executive order announcing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp within a year,[9] and signs a prohibition on using torture and other illegal coercive techniques, such as waterboarding, during interrogations and detentions,[10][11] requiring the Army field manual to be used as a guide. He issues an executive order entitled "Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Personnel", governing the limitations on hiring of employees by the executive branch to qualified individuals only, and placing very tight restrictions on lobbying in the White House.[12]
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Obama presents his first weekly address as President, discussing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

February

Barack Obama visiting Fort Myers February 10
Obama addresses a joint session of Congress, with Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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March

Obama meets with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Gordon Brown.
  • March 4 - Obama issues a memorandum limiting the possibility to grant no-bid contracts to private businesses.[106]
Obama meets with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
  • March 23 - Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner unveils the government's plan to help investors purchase toxic assets from banks.[133]
Obama answers questions in the first online town hall meeting.
  • March 26 - Obama holds an online town hall at the White House, a historic first in American Presidential conveyance.[139][140]
  • March 31 - Barack and Michelle Obama arrive in London for G20 meeting with World Leaders.[145]

April

Barack and Michelle Obama meeting Queen Elizabeth II.
  • April 2 - The G-20 summit begins in London, England.[148] The President announces Robert Groves to be his candidate for director of The Census Bureau[149]
  • April 3 - Obama meets French President Nicolas Sarkozy[150] and holds a town hall meeting with French and German students.[151]
Obama meets Iraqi President Nouri al-Maliki in Baghdad.
  • April 9 - In a presidential first, Obama hosts a White House Seder for the second night of Passover.[159]
  • April 13 - Obama signs a presidential memorandum eliminating limits on Cuban-Americans governing family visits and remittances sent to the island.[161]
Obama with Calderon in Mexico City.
  • April 16-17 - Obama visits Mexico to meet with President Felipe Calderon.[165] President Obama states the US is a "full partner" with Mexico in its fight against the Mexican drug cartels.[166]
  • April 27 - Obama addresses the National Academy of Sciences and announces that more than 3 percent of the GDP will be devoted to research and development. He also announces a doubling of the budgets of NSF and NIST, and a goal of reducing carbon pollution by more than 80 percent by 2050.[171][172][173][174]
  • April 29 - Obama meets the Media in a primetime news conference, to discuss the first 100 days of his presidency, and the plans already implemented that will continue into the rest of his term.[176]

May

  • May 4 - Obama marks Cinco de Mayo a day early in a small speech to Latino Americans. Obama was joined by First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Second Lady Jill Biden, United States Ambassador to Mexico Arturo Sarukhan and his wife Veronica Valenca-Sarukhan.[177]
Obama and President Peres
  • May 5 - Obama meets with Israeli President Shimon Peres in the Oval Office of the White House to discuss the foreign affairs of Israel, the relationship between Palestinians and Israelis, and the prospects of a two-state solution.[178]
  • May 13 - At Arizona State University Obama gives his first commencement address as president, but does not receive an honorary degree from the University.[181]
Obama at Notre Dame University.
  • May 18 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Obama and Sec. of State Clinton in Washington.[187]
  • May 19 - President Obama announces plans to create new automobile fuel efficiency standards requiring cars, as well as light trucks to have an average of at least 35.5 miles per gallon, by 2016, in an attempt to curve emissions and reduce the United States' contributions to global warming.[188]
Obama meeting with Sotomayor.
  • May 26 - Obama nominates federal judge Sonia Sotomayor to replace retiring Supreme Court justice David Souter. In Sotomayor's speech soon after the announcement, she accepted President Obama's nomination, and prominently noted her mother as one of her greatest influences.[193] If confirmed, she will become the first Hispanic and just the third woman appointed to the court.[194]
  • May 30 - Plans for a CyberSpace Czar to help prevent web crimes such as identity theft and other breaches of computer security networks are announced by the President.[195]

June

  • June 1 - President Barack Obama speaks to the American public about the General Motors bankruptcy crisis in a press conference at the White House.
Obama speaking in Cairo, Egypt.
  • June 4 - President Barack Obama gives a speech in Cairo, Egypt, as a part of a worldwide attempt to repair the image of America around the world, a promise he made during his campaign for President of the United States. During the speech, Obama notably references the Bible, the Torah, the Qur'an, and other Muslim texts in his address to the more than one thousand Cairo University students in attendance.[200]
Obama with Prince Charles, PM Brown, PM Harper, and President Sarkozy.
  • June 17 - Obama announces sweeping proposals to rework financial regulation [209] and move the country toward financial stability. Obama also signs a memorandum extending certain benefits to federal employees involved in same sex partnerships.
  • June 19 - Along with other prominent fathers, Obama holds a town hall meeting at the White House to commemorate Father's Day, and bring awareness to the relationship of American fathers and children. Obama notably identified his father as one of the greatest influences in his own life, in the short time that they were together.[210]
  • June 27 - The removal of American combat troops from major Iraqi cities begins.[215]
  • June 28 - Obama meets with President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia in the Oval Office. The President and the First Lady also host a reception in the East Room for LGBT Pride Month.[216]
  • June 30 - The President delivers remarks at an event in the East Room to highlight programs that have been able to make a difference in communities across the country.[217]

July

  • July 1 - President Obama holds an online townhall meeting to discuss health care reform. Obama is joined by Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett.[218]
President and First Lady Obama watch fireworks on Independence Day.
  • July 4 - The White House celebrates Independence Day and honors military heroes and their families with a barbecue on the South Lawn. The celebrations conclude with fireworks on the White House grounds and at the Washington Memorial.[220]
G-8 leaders in L'Aquila, Italy.
  • July 9 - President Barack Obama attends the second day of the G-8 Summit, and holds a bilateral meeting with President Lula da Silva of Brazil. He also attends a working dinner hosted by Italian President Napolitano later that day.[227]
Obama with Dr. Regina Benjamin.
  • July 15 - A milestone is achieved when a Senate committee approves a plan to revamp the U.S. health care system.[236] The Senate confirmed Obama's nominations of retired astronaut Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden as administrator of NASA and Lori Garver as the assistant administrator.[237]
  • July 16 - President Barack Obama gives a speech in New York City at the NAACP's 100th anniversary celebration.[238]
Obama with Apollo 11 crew.
  • July 17 - President Obama gives a speech on healthcare reform, to help to pass a national healthcare bill in the Congress, and address concerns over a government run healthcare program.[239][240]
  • July 22 - The President holds a primetime news conference to address concerns over the healthcare bill in Congress. Obama also comments on the arrest of Henry Louis Gates, and the actions of the police in arresting Gates.[243] Obama also meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in the Oval Office, and hold a joint news conference in the White House Rose Garden.[244]
Obama, Gates and Crowley during the meeting.
  • July 30 - President Obama and Vice President Biden hold a "beer summit" at the White House with Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates and the arresting officer Sgt. James Crowley of the Cambride Police Department, in order to address the issue of race in America and discuss the arrest of Gates in his Massachusetts home on July 16, 2009.[248] Obama also discusses remarks he had made during his news conference on July 22, in which he stated that the police department had "acted stupidly" in arresting Gates.[249]

August

Obama with Sotomayor in the Oval Office.
  • August 4 - President Barack Obama celebrates his forty-eighth birthday at the White House.[250] Obama also meets with National Commander of the American Legion Dave Rehbein and Executive Director Peter Gaytan.[251]
  • August 5 - Obama visits Elkhart, Indiana for the second time in his presidency to hold a townhall meeting about unemployment in the work force and new jobs being created.[252]
  • August 6 - Obama delivers brief remarks about the confirmation of soon-to-be Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and expresses gratitude to the Senators who confirmed her.[253]
  • August 7 - The President gives a statement in the Rose Garden in regards to the release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' unemployment figures for the month of July.[254]
  • August 8 - President Barack Obama travels to Mexico for the two-day North American Leaders' Summit with the leaders of Mexico and Canada.[255]
Obama with Harper and Calderón during a joint press conference.
Obama at the Grand Canyon.

September

Obama before Congress.
Obama with Late Show host David Letterman.

October

President Obama speaking in Copenhagen.
  • October 2 - President and First Lady Obama, along with Oprah Winfrey, travel to Copenhagen, Denmark, to give a speech to the International Olympic Committee in a failed attempt to bring the 2016 Summer Olympics to Chicago.[291][292]
  • October 3 - The President and First Lady celebrate their 17th wedding anniversary at the Blue Duck Tavern in Washington, D.C. before heading back to the White House.[293]
  • October 5 - President Obama gives a speech to doctors about health care reform on the Rose Garden of the White House.[294] Obama also participates in a CEQ Executive Order signing in the Oval Office.[295]
  • October 6 - Obama meets with the National Counter Terrorism Center leadership and analysts during a visit to the NCTC in McLean, Virginia.[296]
  • October 7 - The President presents 2008 Medals of Science and Medals of Technology and Innovation during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House.[297] Obama also hosts an Astronomy Night on the South Lawn, with Sally Ride.[298]
  • October 9 - The 2009 Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to President Barack Obama "for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples".[299][300]
Obama speaking to the Human Rights Campaign.
Obama speaking to servicemen and women.

November

Obama meeting with Hatoyama.
Manmohan Singh with Obama in the East Room of the White House.

December

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  213. ^ Obama addresses Iran, health care in news conference
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  216. ^ President Obama official schedule and guidance, June 28, 2009. Meets with Colombia's President Uribe; LGBT reception
  217. ^ President Obama official schedule and guidance, June 30, 2009. Highlights nonprofits
  218. ^ Full Video: A National Discussion on Health Care Reform
  219. ^ President Obama official schedule and guidance, July 2, 2009. Jobs, Camp David
  220. ^ President Obama official schedule and guidance, July 3, 4, 5, 2009
  221. ^ "US and Russia agree nuclear cuts". BBC News. 2009-07-06. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8136918.stm. Retrieved 2009-07-06. 
  222. ^ Obama speaks at Russian university
  223. ^ Obama: No green light for Israel to attack Iran
  224. ^ Photostream: June Highlights
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  226. ^ World leaders arrive for G-8 quake zone summit
  227. ^ President Obama official schedule and guidance, July 9, 2009. At G8 in Italy
  228. ^ Obama to conclude summit talks, meet with pope
  229. ^ Text of Obama's speech in Ghana
  230. ^ NPR: President Obama Arrives In Ghana
  231. ^ In personal terms, Obama hails Africa's promise - Yahoo! News
  232. ^ Obama Names Alabama Doctor Regina Benjamin as Surgeon General - Bloomberg.com
  233. ^ Obama announces surgeon general choice
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  235. ^ Obama directs $12 billion to community colleges‎
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  239. ^ Obama Hold Impromptu Healthcare Press Conference
  240. ^ Obama circles the wagons on healthcare
  241. ^ Apollo 11 crew honored for moon walk
  242. ^ President Obama official schedule and guidance, July 21, 2009. Charley Pride, Health huddles
  243. ^ News Conference by the President - July 22, 2009
  244. ^ Barack Obama and Nouri al-Maliki in the Ovak Office
  245. ^ President Obama official schedule and guidance, July 23, 2009. Chicago visit
  246. ^ Democracy Now! Headlines for July 28, 2009
  247. ^ President Barack Obama's July 29, 2009 town hall remarks
  248. ^ President Obama, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and Sgt. James Crowley aimed to fix their mistakes
  249. ^ Obama doesn't regret 'acted stupidly' remark about Henry Gates Jr.
  250. ^ President Obama Celebrates 48th Birthday
  251. ^ Obama meets American Legion Commander Dave Rehbein
  252. ^ Obama: Elkhart's fate, his own linked - MSNBC.com
  253. ^ Justice Sonia Sotomayor
  254. ^ The President On July Unemployment Figures
  255. ^ http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090809/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_obama_preview
  256. ^ The North American Leaders Summit
  257. ^ Obama's Health-Care Town Hall in Portsmouth‎
  258. ^ Obama, Sotomayor thank U.S. for her unlikely rise
  259. ^ 2009 Medal of Freedom Recipients
  260. ^ Obama denounces emphasis on health care protests during Montana visit‎
  261. ^ Obama Colorado visit draws polite protest crowd‎
  262. ^ Obama Says Health Overhaul Will Guard Against Coverage Losses‎
  263. ^ Barack Obama at the Grand Canyon
  264. ^ Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Story of Jim Norene
  265. ^ President Mubarak at the White House
  266. ^ NASCAR and “The Face of America that You Show to the World”
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  273. ^ Obama on 9/11: 'No words can ease the ache of your hearts'
  274. ^ First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama meet with the Crown Prince and Princess of the Netherlands
  275. ^ Obama to give Target Center speech Saturday
  276. ^ "Normalcy Cannot Lead to Complacency"
  277. ^ Fighting for America's Autoworkers: "I'm Skinny But I'm Tough"
  278. ^ Hard Work & Health Insurance
  279. ^ "Let the Games Begin!"
  280. ^ “May God Bless Jared Monti”
  281. ^ The President to the Youth: "It's about what kind of country you want to be"
  282. ^ President Barack Obama hosts a screening for a documentary on the National Parks
  283. ^ Obama Tells Letterman: I Was Black Before the Election
  284. ^ "Real Change is Possible"
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  286. ^ Clinton Summit Adds Gender Issues, Lures Obama, Lloyd Blankfein‎
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  288. ^ NATO and the National Security Team
  289. ^ An Historic Commitment to Research - WhiteHouse.gov
  290. ^ A "Constructive Beginning" With "Hard Work Ahead" - WhiteHouse.gov
  291. ^ Obama Olympics trip carries political risks - CNN.com
  292. ^ Obama Olympics plea rejected
  293. ^ Barack and Michelle Obama on wedding anniversary night out
  294. ^ Doctors from All 50 States Come to Support Health Insurance Reform
  295. ^ pthe Way in Sustainability - WhiteHouse.gov
  296. ^ "Every Morning I Look to You for the Latest Intelligence" - WhiteHouse.gov
  297. ^ "Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known." - WhiteHouse.gov
  298. ^ Astronaut Sally Ride takes your questions
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  301. ^ Obama: Letting down gay supporters? - BBC News
  302. ^ Senate panel OKs health reform bill; Obama: 'We're not there yet'
  303. ^ "A Relationship that Dates Back Centuries"
  304. ^ Fiesta Latina en la Casa Blanca
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  306. ^ Obama New Orleans town hall: Boos for Bobby Jindal
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  309. ^ Out of 250,000, a Few SnapshotsOut of 250,000, a Few Snapshots
  310. ^ "Our Bilateral Relationship"
  311. ^ Recovery Through Small Business
  312. ^ John Kerry and Barack Obama meet in the Oval Office
  313. ^ On VA Advanced Funding
  314. ^ Barack Obama: Swine flu a national emergency
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  316. ^ The Finest Military in the History of the World
  317. ^ The Smart Grid: Creating Jobs, Saving Energy and Cutting Electric Bills
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  324. ^ A White House Halloween: Obamas turn White House into Orange House‎
  325. ^ "Obama campaigns for New Jersey gov". The Star (Malaysia). November 2, 2009. http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/11/2/apworld/20091102080147&sec=apworld. Retrieved November 2, 2009. 
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  338. ^ Obama's Fort Hood Speech: Lost in Translation‎
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  341. ^ "Obama in Alaska to visit troops before Asia trip". The Associated Press via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 12 November 2009. 
  342. ^ Cooper, Helene; Fackler, Martin (November 13, 2009). "Obama, in Japan, Says U.S. Will Study Status of a Marine Base on Okinawa". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/14/world/asia/14japan.html?scp=1&sq=obama%20hatoyama&st=cse. Retrieved November 14, 2009. 
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  344. ^ Obama in Singapore to strengthen Southeast Asia ties‎
  345. ^ Barack Obama with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev
  346. ^ Barack Obama with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
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  349. ^ "US, Chinese Presidents Share Dinner, Views in Beijing". Voice of America. November 16, 2009. http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-11-16-voa36.cfm. Retrieved November 16, 2009. 
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  353. ^ Herskovitz, Jon; Zengerle, Patricia (November 18, 2009). "North Korea's nuclear plans cloud Obama in Seoul". Reuters. http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSTRE5AH1MD20091118. Retrieved November 18, 2009. 
  354. ^ Barack Obama with Lee Myung-bak
  355. ^ "Obama Honors Human Rights Activists From Zimbabwe". Voice of America. November 23, 2009. http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/africa/Obama-Honors-Human-Rights-Activists-from-Zimbabwe-72045907. Retrieved November 24, 2009. 
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  358. ^ The Official Pardoning of the Turkey
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