President Obama gave a speech in Cairo, Egypt to the Muslim world asking for more acceptance and peaceful relations between the regions. (June 4, 2009)

Read and watch President Obama's pledge to cut the U.S. deficit in half by the end of his first term in office by asking governors to spend their stimulus money responsibly.

This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).

[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text about President Barack Obama. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text about President Barack Obama. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Barack Obama was the 2009 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. A video of his Nobel lecture, a short documentary of his life and photos from the award ceremony can be viewed here.

Obama outlines his plan to meet the "most serious economic crisis since the Great Depression." This report lists immediate actions that should be taken such as job creation, relief for struggling families, and assistance for homeowners.

In Spanish. Article outlines the key components of President Obama's recent action plan on immigration.

A thorough biography of Michelle Obama. Discover where Michelle Robinson was born, her family, her education, career, and life as wife to the President of the United States. Standards based lesson plans featuring passions of the First...

PBS provides in-depth news coverage of Obama's presidential transition including analysis, interviews, background reports, a list of key positions (named as they are filled), and related links. Continuously updated.

A brief article about the call from the sitting President Obama to the President-Elect, Trump. Know the few phone calls that were exchanged when it was clear who the winner of Election 2016 would be.

President Obama issued a strong warning to Iran that it was 'on notice' concerning its recent nuclear intentions and that it will face international reaction if it continues to work on its nuclear program. (25/09/09) Within days of this...

This article discusses the decision by President Obama to deploy another 17,000 troops to Afghanistan as a means to "to stabilize a deteriorating situation". (18 February 2009)

Read about the designation of new national monuments.

With fear in the eyes of the nation, NewsHour Extra provides highlights of President Obama's stimulus package followed by discussion questions. February 18, 2009.

The official White House document authorized by President Obama declaring the closure of Guantanamo Bay military base. (January 22, 2009)

Learn about Sonia Sotomayor who was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Obama. Read about her background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.

President Obama Awards Billie Jean King the Presidential Medal of Freedom, 2009.

Resource provides a brief overview of the team President Barrack Obama has selected to provide guidance on U.S. foreign relations as well as a brief statement of his vision for American policy. Recommended readings are also provided in...

United States' President Barack Obama emphatically shares his concern and vision of the American education systems to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. March 10, 2009.

Resource containing links to Barack Obama's Inaugural Address (2009) and two State of the Union speeches (2010, 2011).

In this lesson plan, students will consider "The Election of Barack Obama 44th President of the United States." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.

Comprehensive facts about Barack Obama and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.

Biographical information on President Barack Obama including link to footage of his 2009 Inaugural Address.