2.  Barack Obama is the 44 th President of the United States.

3.  Barack Obama was elected the 44 th President of the United States on November 4, 2008, and was sworn in on January 20,2009.

4.  Vice President Joe Biden helps President Obama with making decisions at the White House.

5.  President Obama is married to his wife Michelle and they have two daughters: Malia and Sasha.

6.  The Obama family lives at the White House. Thousands of visitors travel to the White House every day. President Obama welcomes visitors and gives speeches. Remember the White House we are going to read more about this later!

7.  President Obama likes to talk to children and present awards at special ceremonies help at the White House.

8.  President Obama has a special staff that help him make important decisions about our country’s safety and well-being.

9.  President Obama is in charge of our country’s military. He holds the title of Commander and Chief of the United States Armed Forces. He visits with U.S. troops that are stationed around the world.

10.  President Obama invites leaders from around the world to the White House for special meetings. His goal is spreading world peace.

11.  Along with Congress, President Obama can help create new laws to make our country a safer place to live.

12.  What would you do if you were president?  What law would you create to help keep our country safe?