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The Obamas Celebrate Women's Month at the White House | On Monday, President Obama honored women of the world by celebrating International Women’s Day at the White House. Obama acknowledged the accomplishments of great women including is wife. The first lady was present to pay homage to successful women at this spectacular event.He also spoke of the challenges that women around the world are facing and added a [...]
If School’s in for Sasha and Malia, TV’s Out
By Claudette Rhone
Published: February 17, 2010
If School's in for Sasha and Malia, TV's Out | Education was a catalyst in the success of both President Obama and the first lady so it is befitting that they would hold their own children to a high standard of eduction as well. The first couple has enforced a strict rule prohibiting Sasha, 8, and Malia, 11, to watch television during the week for a number of [...]
The Obamas Return Home from their Tropical Oasis
By Claudette Rhone
Published: January 5, 2010
The Obamas Return Home from their Tropical Oasis | Sunday night, the Obamas transitioned from a cozy 77 degree paradise to a 23 degree frigid terrain. When a reporter asked the first family if they were ready to go back home reports the Washington Post, they all cried “No,” in unison, led by the president.
“Let’s stay,” Michelle Obama volunteered. “We’ll all stay. Are we [...]
An Obama Christmas
By Claudette Rhone
Published: December 24, 2009
An Obama Christmas | After a victory for health-care, President Obama will be taking his family on a much anticipated Christmas vacation in Hawaii.
The Obamas will fly to the island this morning and remain there until January 3rd. This holiday will be extra special for the president because it will be his first visit to his native state since [...]
The Obamas Light Up Christmas
By Claudette Rhone
Published: December 4, 2009
The Obamas Light Up ChristmasOn Thursday, the Obamas lit the national Christmas tree surrounded by notable performers and magical north pole characters. This tradition has been sustained since the 1920’s. The Obamas led a count down to the glorious tree lighting together. Sasha and Malia helped the President Obama press the button that would illuminate the 40-food Colorado blue [...]
Obama’s Aunt Speaks Out About Her Immigration Woes
By Claudette Rhone
Published: December 1, 2009
Obama's Aunt Speaks Out About Her Immigration Woes | President Obama’s aunt Zeituni Onyango discussed her immigration issues with the Associated Press including details of her sorrowful separation from Obama. Onyango has been living in the United States in public housing illegally for years now. She spoke to the Associated Press about her feelings toward Obama and her uphill legal battle.
“Before, we were family. [...]
An Obama Thanksgiving
By Claudette Rhone
Published: November 30, 2009
An Obama Thanksgiving |
The Obama family had a busy weekend saving friendly fowl and doing community service. After President Obama extended a presidential pardoned to the White House turkey, he loaded up the Obama clan and proceeded to Martha’s Table to help hand out food in celebration of Thanksgiving.
The motorcade included Michelle, Sasha and Malia; his mother-in-law, Marian [...]
The Obamas Bring Swagger to the White House
By Claudette Rhone
Published: November 4, 2009
The Obamas Bring Swagger to the White House | No one asked President Nixon who was on his i-pod play list. That comes as no shock since i-pod’s were not invented until the 21st century. Even still, the Presidents before Obama have been known for their love of a more subdued life style.
The Obamas share their love of a variety of music genres, the [...]
How The Obamas Kept their Spark
By Claudette Rhone
Published: November 3, 2009
How The Obamas Kept their Spark | Americans have been peering in the window of the Obama administration hoping to get a more intimate view on the first family. With the distraction of the media, press and a roaring recession, it undoubtedly has been hard to see past those diversions. In a candid interview with New York Times journalist Jodi Kantor, the [...]
No Tricks, Just Treats on this White House Lawn
By Claudette Rhone
Published: November 2, 2009
No Tricks, Just Treats on this White House Lawn | 
President Obama is a firm believer that strong social programs can make a difference in the quality of life for many American citizens. This weekend, the president specialized in a different kind of hand out. President Obama and the first lady passed out sweet treats to over 2,000 sugar seekers at the White House. The [...]