President Obama
Obama: ‘I leave … more optimistic about this country’
In his farewell speech to the nation, Obama said his faith in America had been strengthened over the past eight years.
Answers on race in Obama’s own words
Americans are revisiting race relations after recent killings of African Americans and of police. Here's what President Obama says.
Our favorite Obama travel photos
View some of President Obama's travels to other countries. He met dignitaries and people in all walks of life and saw treasured spots.
A message of peace as Obama and Abe honor fallen at...
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe joined President Obama at Pearl Harbor to commemorate the fallen in the war between their countries.
A year in White House photos
Here are some of our favorite images from the White House, taken by chief White House photographer Pete Souza and photojournalists covering President Obama.
‘Today we celebrate extraordinary Americans’
Athletes, artists and scientists were among the 21 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s highest civilian honor, November 22.
Obama relishes role as ‘nerd in chief’
President Obama makes it cool to be a nerd, whether spending time with students at the White House Science Fair or learning from biomedical scientists.
Kid science advisers counsel the president to think big
President Obama brought his newest advisory group — Kid Science Advisors — to the Oval Office to discuss how to engage kids with science and technology.
Star Wars versus Star Trek: Obama weighs in
These eight science fiction movies and shows made an impression on President Obama. How does your list of favorites compare?