1. Our New President Barack Obama, America’s 44 th President

2. Our New President We all live in the United States. There are 50 states in America. Can you name your state?We all live in the United States. There are 50 states in America. Can you name your state?

3. Every four years in the United States, the citizens vote for a new leader. The leader in America is called the President.Every four years in the United States, the citizens vote for a new leader. The leader in America is called the President. Our New President

4. The President works in Washington D.C. at the U. S. Capitol. He lives in the White House with his family.The President works in Washington D.C. at the U. S. Capitol. He lives in the White House with his family. Our New President

5. Since 1789. Americans have had 43 different men who have served as President. Many have been great leaders.Since 1789. Americans have had 43 different men who have served as President. Many have been great leaders. Our New President

6. The very first President of the United States was George Washington. He was the only President who has not lived in the White House. Do you know why?The very first President of the United States was George Washington. He was the only President who has not lived in the White House. Do you know why? Our New President 1 st President George Washington

7. George Washington didn’t live in the White House, because it was not built when he was President. Every other President has lived there since. The 2 nd US President John Adams became the first president to live in the White House. He moved in on November 1, 1800.George Washington didn’t live in the White House, because it was not built when he was President. Every other President has lived there since. The 2 nd US President John Adams became the first president to live in the White House. He moved in on November 1, 1800. Our New President

8. Another great President was Abraham Lincoln. Abe was America’s 16 th President. He was a great man who brought changes to the United States. The people in the United States have had many great Presidents lead the country.Another great President was Abraham Lincoln. Abe was America’s 16 th President. He was a great man who brought changes to the United States. The people in the United States have had many great Presidents lead the country. Our New President 16 th President Abraham Lincoln

9. Our 43 rd President was George W. Bush. His dad, George H. Bush was also President. He was the 41 st President.Our 43 rd President was George W. Bush. His dad, George H. Bush was also President. He was the 41 st President. Our New President 43 rd President George W. Bush41 st President George H. W. Bush

10. The 2 nd President was John Adams. He had a son who was also President. His son, John Quincy Adams was the 6 th President.The 2 nd President was John Adams. He had a son who was also President. His son, John Quincy Adams was the 6 th President. Our New President 2 nd President John Adams 6 th President John Quincy Adams

11. On November 4, 2008, a Presidential Election was held in the United States. The people gathered at voting booths to vote for their next President.On November 4, 2008, a Presidential Election was held in the United States. The people gathered at voting booths to vote for their next President. Our New President

12. After the election, the winner was named. The winner was Barack Obama.After the election, the winner was named. The winner was Barack Obama. Our New President

13. President Obama is the first African American ever elected to be President in America. He says he wants to bring good changes to the United States.President Obama is the first African American ever elected to be President in America. He says he wants to bring good changes to the United States. Our New President

14. The new President and Vice President will take an oath at the inauguration on January 20, 2009. At the inauguration, both leaders promise to be a good President and Vice President for the United States.The new President and Vice President will take an oath at the inauguration on January 20, 2009. At the inauguration, both leaders promise to be a good President and Vice President for the United States. Our New President

15. The inauguration is a special event for the new President and Vice President. The day is filled with many special programs, parades and balls.The inauguration is a special event for the new President and Vice President. The day is filled with many special programs, parades and balls. Our New President

16. After the inauguration, the 43 rd President, George W. Bush will leave the White House just as the past presidents have done.After the inauguration, the 43 rd President, George W. Bush will leave the White House just as the past presidents have done. Our New President 43 rd President George W. Bush and President Elect Barack Obama meet.

17. On January 20, 2009, President Obama will become the 44 th President of the United States at the inauguration.On January 20, 2009, President Obama will become the 44 th President of the United States at the inauguration. Our New President

18. Then President Obama and his family will move into the White House. His wife’s name is Michelle. He has two daughters named Sasha and Malia.Then President Obama and his family will move into the White House. His wife’s name is Michelle. He has two daughters named Sasha and Malia.

19. Our New President The United States will also get a new Vice President on inauguration day. Joe Biden will be the Vice President for Barack Obama. He will help him serve the United States.The United States will also get a new Vice President on inauguration day. Joe Biden will be the Vice President for Barack Obama. He will help him serve the United States.

20. On January 7, 2009, history was made as President-elect Obama met with the 43 rd President George W. Bush and three other living Presidents in the Oval Office.On January 7, 2009, history was made as President-elect Obama met with the 43 rd President George W. Bush and three other living Presidents in the Oval Office. Our New President Pictured are President George H. W. Bush (41 st President), President Elect Barack Obama (44 th President). Former President George W. Bush (43 rd President), Former President Bill Clinton 42 nd President), and Former President Jimmy Carter (39 th President).

21. Meet America’s 44 th President of the United States Obama Barack

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