List of presidential trips made by Barack Obama (2011) explained
See main article: Presidency of Barack Obama. This is a list of presidential trips made by Barack Obama during 2011, the third year of his presidency as the 44th president of the United States.
This list excludes trips made within Washington, D.C., the U.S. federal capital in which the White House, the official residence and principal workplace of the president, is located. Additionally excluded are trips to Camp David, the country residence of the president, and to the private home of the Obama family in Kenwood, Chicago, Illinois.
January
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Arizona | Tucson | January 12 | President Obama attended the memorial service for the victims of the Tucson shooting. He made his first stop at University Medical Center, where he saw Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, who was critically injured in the attack. He then visited four other wounded patients, before meeting the families of those killed in the attack. At the memorial service itself at the University of Arizona sports arena, President Obama made a widely praised speech calling for a more civil political environment.[1] [2] [3] [4] | |
New York | Albany, Schenectady | January 21 | President Obama arrived at Albany International Airport before visiting a General Electric facility in Schenectady, New York, where he made a speech to around 400 workers concerning economic recovery. Among those who accompanied Obama was Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.[5] [6] | |
Wisconsin | Manitowoc | January 26 | A day after his State of the Union address, President Obama visited the headquarters of power technology company Orion Energy Systems, Inc. in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. In a speech, Obama called for the U.S. to "up [its] game" in a time of increasing global competition. The decision to make Wisconsin the first state Obama visited following his State of the Union address was seen as making political sense, given the upcoming 2012 presidential election and the state's central position in the "Midwest battleground".[7] [8] | | |
February
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April
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Maryland | Landover | April 1 | President Obama visited a UPS distribution center to urge companies to switch their fleets to more fuel efficient vehicles. He highlighted the fact that UPS, AT&T, FedEx, PepsiCo and Verizon have signed on to the administration's voluntary program called the National Clean Fleets Partnership. Half a dozen electric vehicles from the companies were on display.[30] | |
Pennsylvania | Fairless Hills | April 6 | President Obama visited the Gamesa wind turbine plant. He talked about the need to avoid a government shutdown and promoted his administration's goal to reduce U.S. oil imports by one-third by 2025 and to get 80 percent of the nation's electricity from clean sources by 2035.[31] | |
New York | New York | April 6 | President Obama spoke at an event hosted by Al Sharpton discussing inequality in education. He described education equality as the “civil rights issue of our time”.[32] | |
Alabama | Tuscaloosa | April 29 | President Obama and the First Lady viewed the damage as well as meet with Governor Bentley, state and local officials and families affected by the storms.[33] | |
Florida | Cape Canaveral | April 29 | President Obama visited Cape Canaveral to watch the space shuttle Endeavour launch.[34] | |
Florida | Miami | April 29 | President Obama delivered the commencement address at Miami Dade College.[35] | | |
May
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Ireland | Dublin, Moneygall | May 23 | During his visit to Ireland, Obama met Irish President Mary McAleese in Dublin, and held talks with Taoiseach Enda Kenny. He also visited Moneygall, home of his great-great-great grandfather, Falmouth Kearney, who emigrated from Ireland to the U.S. in 1850.[36] After returning from Moneygall to Dublin, Obama made a speech at College Green to reaffirm U.S.-Irish ties.[37] [38] [39] [40] [41] [42] [43] | |
United Kingdom | London | May 23–26 | President Obama arrived a day ahead of schedule on Monday 23 to avoid any disruption from a volcanic ash cloud in Iceland. During the first official day of his UK state visit, Obama received a ceremonial welcome, including a 41-gun salute, at the Garden at Buckingham Palace. Obama toured the palace and met senior royals there before traveling to 10 Downing Street, where he met Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha. The president also met opposition leader Ed Miliband and visited to the Globe Academy in Southwark, south London, where Obama and Cameron teamed up for a table tennis match against schoolboys. Obama also laid a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey and attended a state banquet at Buckingham Palace hosted by Queen Elizabeth II. On the second day of the state visit, Obama met with Prime Minister Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and served up food at a barbecue for military families from the U.S. and Britain in the Downing Street garden. Cameron and Obama hold later a joint press conference at Lancaster House. Obama gave a speech at Westminster Hall to the UK Parliament and later hosted a banquet for the Queen, Prince Philip and a select group of other guests at Winfield House (the U.S. ambassador's residence) in London. Obama departed London on May 26 en route to the G8 Summit in Deauville, France.[44] [45] [46] [47] [48] [49] | |
France | Deauville | May 26–27 | Obama attended the 37th G8 summit in Deauville where he had bilateral talks with the President of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, the Prime Minister of Japan, Naoto Kan, and the President of France, Nicolas Sarkozy.[50] [51] [52] [53] | |
Poland | Warsaw | May 27–28 | On Day One of his two-day visit Obama participated in wreath laying ceremonies at both the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Warsaw Ghetto Memorial. The President also met with Jewish community leaders and Holocaust survivors at the Warsaw Ghetto Memorial. At the evening of Day One he also participated a dinner with Central and Eastern European leaders hosted by Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski at the Royal Castle. On Day Two of his visit Obama had meetings with President Bronisław Komorowski and Prime Minister Donald Tusk. He also visited the memorial to the victims of the Smolensk plane crash at the Field Cathedral of the Polish Military in Warsaw.[54] [55] [56] [57] [58] [59] [60] [61] [62] [63] [64] | |
Missouri | Joplin | May 29 | Obama visited the town of Joplin, the scene of the devastating 2011 Joplin tornado seven days earlier, and delivered remarks at a memorial service at Missouri Southern University.[65] | |
Virginia | Arlington | May 30 | President Obama participated in Memorial Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery.[66] | | |
June
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Ohio | Toledo | June 3 | President Obama visited Chrysler Group Toledo Supplier Park and addressed workers there.[67] | |
Virginia | Alexandria | June 8 | President Obama traveled to the Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria Campus, where he delivered a speech about America's manufacturing economy and jobs.[68] [69] | |
North Carolina | Durham | June 13 | President Obama traveled to Durham, North Carolina, where he toured a manufacturing facility of Cree Inc. that produces efficient LED lighting.[70] [71] | |
Florida | Miami | June 13–14 | President Obama traveled to Miami, Florida, where he delivered remarks at two Democratic National Committee events, one at a private residence in Coconut Grove, and a second at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.[72] [73] [74] | |
Puerto Rico | San Juan | June 14 | President Obama traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he visited Governor Luis Fortuño at La Fortaleza.[75] [76] The President also dined at Kasalta restaurant with Sen. Alejandro Garcia Padilla and attended a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee at the historic Caribe Hilton Hotel before returning to Washington in the evening. | |
New York | Fort Drum, New York City | June 23 | President Obama traveled to the U.S. Army's post at Fort Drum in Jefferson County, New York, where he discussed the situation in Afghanistan with soldiers.[77] [78] The President later traveled to New York City, where he spoke at an LGBT conference and attended Democratic National Committee events at the restaurant of Daniel Boulud and at The Broadway Theatre.[79] [80] [81] [82] [83] | |
Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh | June 23–24 | President Obama traveled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he stayed the night in a Downtown hotel before visiting Carnegie Mellon University's National Robotics Engineering Center in the city's Lawrenceville neighborhood, and giving a speech on the importance of technological competitiveness in U.S. manufacturing.[84] [85] [86] | |
Iowa | Bettendorf | June 28 | President Obama traveled to Bettendorf, Iowa, where he visited Ross' Restaurant, toured the Alcoa Davenport Works, and discussed the importance of manufacturing to the American economy.[87] [88] [89] | |
Virginia | Arlington County | June 30 | President Obama traveled to The Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia, to present outgoing Secretary of Defense Robert Gates with the Medal of Freedom.[90] [91] [92] | |
Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | June 30 | President Obama traveled to a fundraiser event at The Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and made an impromptu stop at an Italian ice store in South Philadelphia.[93] [94] [95] | | |
August
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Illinois | Chicago | August 3 | President Obama attended a fundraiser for his 50th birthday at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois.[96] [97] | |
Michigan | Holland | August 11 | President Obama traveled to a Johnson Controls battery plant in Holland, Michigan, where he promoted job growth through clean energy development.[98] [99] [100] | |
New York | New York City | August 11 | President Obama attended two Democratic National Committee fundraisers in New York City, at the Ritz-Carlton and at a private dinner hosted by Harvey Weinstein and Anna Wintour.[101] [102] [103] | |
Minnesota | Cannon Falls, Zumbrota, Chatfield | August 15 | President Obama traveled to Cannon Falls, Minnesota, where he held a town hall-style discussion at Hannah's Bend Park.[104] [105] [106] The President later made a quick stop in Zumbrota, and at summer camp in Chatfield.[107] [108] [109] [110] | |
Iowa | Decorah, Guttenberg, Peosta, Maquoketa, DeWitt, Le Claire | August 15–16 | President Obama traveled to Decorah, Iowa, where he discussed his economic message at the Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm.[111] [112] The President later traveled across Iowa, discussing his message at the Northeast Iowa Community College in Peosta, while also visiting a cafe in Guttenberg, a high school in Maquoketa, an ice cream store in DeWitt and an antiques gift shop in Le Claire.[113] [114] [115] [116] [117] [118] [119] | | |
September
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New York | New York City | September 11 | President Obama attended a memorial ceremony at the World Trade Center Memorial in New York City, where he spoke on the tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks. He was joined by former U.S. President George W. Bush. | |
Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh, Stonycreek Township | September 11 | President Obama flies to Pittsburgh International Airport before arriving at the Flight 93 National Memorial.[120] | |
California | Silicon Valley, Los Angeles | September 25–26 | President Obama attended a fundraiser at the home of Facebook CEO Sheryl Sandberg in Silicon Valley.[121] On September 26, he had lunch in San Diego, then attended two fundraisers that night, one at the House Of Blues in West Hollywood and another at Fig & Olive in Melrose Place.[122] | | |
November
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France | Cannes | November 3–4 | President Obama attended the G-20 summit meeting in Cannes where he had bilateral talks with French President Nicolas Sarkozy, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner of Argentina. During his stay in France Obama meet with L20 International Labor Leaders, joined President Nicolas Sarkozy in an event honoring the alliance between the United States and France and participated with Sarkozy in a joint interview with French television stations TF1 and France 2.[123] [124] [125] [126] [127] | |
California | San Diego | November 11 | Barack Obama attends the Carrier Classic on the flight deck of the USS Carl Vinson.[128] | |
Hawaii | Honolulu | November 12–13 | President Obama hosted members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) for the 2011 APEC summit meeting.[129] [130] [131] [132] [133] [134] | |
Australia | Canberra, Darwin | November 16–17 | The two-day visit was President Obama's first official visit to Australia—previously scheduled trips were canceled due to the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The aim of the visit was to strengthen the Australian American relations and promoting security in the Pacific. On Wednesday 16, the President met with Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, and the two held a joint press conference in which an increase in U.S. military presence in northern Australia was announced. Later on that day President Obama was hosted at a supper at the Australian Parliament Residence. On Thursday 17, the President spoke to the Australian Parliament at Parliament House, meet with parliamentary leaders, toured a major college with Prime Minister Gillard, and then traveled to Darwin to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the ANZUS alliance. In Darwin participated in a wreath laying ceremony with Prime Minister Gillard at USS Peary Memorial and delivered remarks to Australian troops and U.S. Marines. During his stay in Australia Obama also participated in a wreath laying ceremony at the Australian War Memorial, met with Opposition Leader Tony Abbott, and held a U.S. Embassy meet and greet at the U.S. Embassy in Canberra, where he also participated in a tree dedication ceremony.[135] [136] [137] [138] [139] [140] [141] [142] [143] [144] [145] [146] [147] | |
Indonesia | Nusa Dua[148] on Bali | November 17–19 | President Obama attended the annual ASEAN Summit and the Sixth East Asia Summit on Bali. During his stay in Bali Obama participated in an event to announce a commercial deal with representatives of Boeing and Lion Air, participated in Embassy and U.S. Mission Meet & Greet and hosted bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Singh of India, President Aquino of the Philippines, President Yudhoyono of Indonesia as well as Prime Minister Yingluck of Thailand. The President also announced that U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton plans to visit Myanmar in December 2011 on a trip that could signal a major change in relations between the two countries. On Bali President Obama also had an unscheduled meeting with Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao.[149] [150] [151] [152] [153] [154] [155] [156] [157] [158] [159] [160] [161] [162] [163] [164] [165] [166] | |
New Hampshire | New Hampshire | November 22 | President Obama traveled to Manchester, New Hampshire, delivering remarks on the American Jobs Act at Manchester High School Central.[167] [168] | |
Pennsylvania | Scranton | November 30 | President Obama traveled to Scranton, Pennsylvania, where he pushed for an extension of payroll tax cuts at Scranton High School.[169] [170] | |
New York | New York City | November 30 | President Obama traveled to New York City to campaign and raise funds, including a fundraiser at the Gotham Bar & Grill.[171] | | |
Notes and References
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- News: Obama leads Arizona memorial service. Jeff Mason and Tim Gaynor. 12 January 2011. Reuters. 14 January 2011.
- News: Praise for Obama, From the Right and Left. Michael D. Shear. 13 January 2011. The Caucus . The New York Times. 14 January 2011.
- Web site: Obama earns a country's praise. Sheldon Alberts. 14 January 2011. The Vancouver Sun. 14 January 2011.
- Web site: Obama lights up GE, Schenectady. 21 January 2011. Times Union. 24 January 2011.
- Web site: Obama expected to arrive around noon; Tonko, Gillibrand will be on plane. David Lombardo. 19 January 2011. The Daily Gazette. 24 January 2011.
- Web site: Obama Says U.S. Needs to 'Up Game' to Compete in Shift to Business Agenda. Kate Andersen Brower. 26 January 2011. Bloomberg. 26 January 2011.
- Web site: Wisconsin Ground Zero for 2012 Election. John R. Parkinson. 25 January 2011. ABC News. 26 January 2011.
- News: Obama meets with Silicon Valley tech elite . 17 February 2011 . 9 April 2011 . Silicon Valley Mercury News .
- News: Obama speaks at Intel campus in Hillsboro about education, high-tech needs . 18 February 2011 . 9 April 2011 . Oregon Live .
- News: Obama kicks off listening tour of businesses . 22 February 2011 . 9 April 2011 . MSNBC .
- News: Obama awards purple hearts at naval center . United Press International. 23 February 2011 . 28 February 2010.
- News: President calls out two Arlington students during visit . 14 March 2011 . 9 April 2011 . .
- News: Obama pays respects to last U.S. World War I vet . 15 March 2011 . 9 April 2011 . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110319050411/http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-cnn-wwi-vet-arlington-repose-031511%2C0%2C521902.story . 19 March 2011 .
- News: President Underscores Similarities With Brazilians, but Sidesteps One . 20 March 2011 . 22 April 2011 . . Alexei . Barrionuevo . Jackie . Calmes.
- News: President Obama gives notable speeches in Brazil . 28 March 2011 . 22 April 2011 . LJBWorld.com .
- News: Obama charms Brazilians during two-day visit, observers say . 21 March 2011 . 9 April 2011 . CNN .
- News: Rousseff and Obama Meet in Brasília . 19 March 2011 . 9 April 2011 . The Rio Times .
- News: Obama's Brazil Visit . 22 March 2011 . 9 April 2011 . The Rio Times .
- News: Amid Japan and Libya crises, Obama heads to Brazil for five-day Latin America visit . Perry Bacon Jr.. . March 19, 2011 . April 7, 2012.
- News: Obama praises Brazil as model of democracy . Perry Bacon Jr. and Juan Forero. . March 20, 2011 . April 7, 2012.
- News: Obama praises Brazil democracy in Rio speech . BBC News . March 21, 2011 . April 7, 2012.
- News: Obama lauds Latin American democracies as role models for the Middle East . 22 March 2011 . 9 April 2011 . . Ernesto . Londo.
- News: Barack Obama visits Chile amid nuclear debate . Gideon Long. BBC News . March 21, 2011 . April 7, 2012.
- News: Obama to address Latin American people on Chile visit . BBC News . March 21, 2011 . April 7, 2012.
- News: Obama in Chile hails Latin America progress . BBC News . March 22, 2011 . April 7, 2012.
- News: Obama pledges anti-drug funding on El Salvador visit . 23 March 2011 . 9 April 2011 . BBC .
- News: Obama Calls for an Economic Cure for Illegal Immigration . Jackie Calmes. . March 22, 2011 . April 7, 2012.
- Web site: OPresident Visits New York City For Dedication Ceremony, Fundraiser. 29 March 2011. NY1. 9 April 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110401014401/http://manhattan.ny1.com/content/top_stories/136401/president-visits-new-york-city-for-dedication-ceremony--fundraiser. 1 April 2011.
- Web site: Obama comes to Md. to tout clean cars. John Fritze. 1 April 2011. The Baltimore Sun. 9 April 2011.
- Web site: Obama visits Bucks plant, warns against federal shutdown. Thomas Fitzgerald . 6 April 2011. The Philadelphia Inquirer. 9 April 2011.
- News: Obama Takes Aim at Inequality in Education. Helene Cooper. 6 April 2011. The New York Times. 9 April 2011.
- News: Obama In Tuscaloosa: 'I've Never Seen Devastation Like This'. NPR.org. 2017-06-03. en.
- News: Obama visits Cape Canaveral. USATODAY.COM. 2017-06-03.
- News: Miami Dade College Attracts the Poor and the Presidential. Alvarez. Lizette. 2011-04-29. The New York Times. 2017-06-03. en-US. 0362-4331.
- News: Why are US presidents so keen to be Irish?. 26 April 2011. BBC News. 25 May 2011.
- News: Obama affirms US-Irish ties in Dublin on Europe tour. 23 May 2011. BBC News. 25 May 2011.
- News: In pictures: Barack Obama's visit to Ireland. 23 May 2011. BBC News. 25 May 2011.
- http://www.independent.ie/national-news/presidential-visit/ash-cloud-forces-a-change-of-plan-and-early-exit-2655203.html Ash cloud forces a change of plan and early exit
- http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0524/breaking1.html Ash cloud from Iceland volcano disrupts flights
- News: Obama hints at a return visit to 'his' Moneygall. 24 May 2011. Independent.ie News. 29 May 2011. Anne-Marie. Walsh.
- News: Kenny takes greatest gift of all from cordial talks. 24 May 2011. Independent.ie News. 29 May 2011. Fionnan. Sheahan.
- News: Larry Donnelly: Obama trip both personal and political. 24 May 2011. Independent.ie News. 29 May 2011.
- News: United by Irish triumphs Obama meets the Queen. 24 May 2011. independent.ie. 29 May 2011. Tony. Jones.
- News: Queen greets President Obama on first UK state visit. 24 May 2011. BBC News. 29 May 2011.
- News: In pictures: Obama state visit to the UK. 24 May 2011. BBC News. 29 May 2011.
- News: In pictures: Obama state visit - day two. 25 May 2011. BBC News. 29 May 2011.
- News: Analysis: What Obama visit says about UK-US alliance. 25 May 2011. BBC News. 29 May 2011.
- News: Obama's speech to UK Parliament, in full, with analysis. 25 May 2011. BBC News. 29 May 2011.
- News: G8 summit: Arab uprisings dominate Deauville agenda. 26 May 2011. BBC News. 2 June 2011.
- News: In pictures: G8 summit. 26 May 2011. BBC News. 2 June 2011.
- News: G8: Libya's Gaddafi 'should go', say world leaders. 27 May 2011. BBC News. 2 June 2011.
- News: Obama Seeks Aid for Egypt and Tunisia at Meeting. 26 May 2011. BBC News. 2 June 2011. Mark. Landler.
- Web site: Wrapping Up the G-8 Summit and Heading to Poland. Sabochik. Katelyn. 27 May 2011. 5 June 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20170125210037/https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2011/05/27/wrapping-g-8-summit-and-heading-poland. 25 January 2017. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. live.
- News: Photos: President Obama in Poland. 28 May 2011. Capitol Hill Women. 5 June 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110911181834/http://www.capitolhillwomen.com/2011/05/photos-president-obama-in-poland/. 11 September 2011.
- News: Obama reaffirms U.S. security pledge to ally Poland. 28 May 2011. Reuters. 5 June 2011.
- News: President Obama honors Poland's Jewish community. 27 May 2011. Politico. 5 June 2011.
- News: Obama Hails Poland As A Model For Democracy. 28 May 2011. The Huffington Post. 5 June 2011. Dean. Praetorius.
- News: President Obama Visits Poland. The Denver Post. 27 May 2011. 5 June 2011.
- News: Obama honors Polish history. Chicago Sun-Times. 28 May 2011. 5 June 2011.
- News: Photos: Obama honors Polish history. Chicago Sun-Times. 28 May 2011. 5 June 2011.
- News: Obama visits Warsaw Ghetto Uprising memorial . Yahoo News . 28 May 2011 . 5 June 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110601113300/http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110528/pl_afp/usobamadiplomacypolandwwiiholocaustjewshistory . 1 June 2011 .
- News: Obama wraps up Europe trip with visit to Poland. CNN.com. 27 May 2011. 5 June 2011.
- News: Obama's visit to Poland aims to mend ties with Eastern, Central Europe. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 28 May 2011. 5 June 2011. Scott. Wilson.
- https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2011/05/29/remarks-president-memorial-service-joplin-missouri Remarks by the President at a Memorial Service in Joplin, Missouri
- News: Obama marks Memorial Day with country. the CNN Wire Staff. 2017-06-03. en.
- https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/schedule/president/2011-W23 President's Schedule May 29 2011 — June 4 2011
- News: Obama Recruits Motorola, Groupon for Expanded Employment Skills Training . . Roger . Runningen . 8 June 2011 . 8 June 2011.
- News: Obama promotes job training as economic imperative. . 8 June 2011 . 8 June 2011 . Stacy A. . Anderson .
- News: Obama's visit highlights N.C. political battleground . Rob . Christensen . . 13 June 2011 . 13 June 2011.
- Obama pushes jobs in trip fraught with politics . Jim . Kuhnhenn . 13 June 2011 . 13 June 2011 . Forbes.
- News: Monday motorist alert: Parts of Biscayne Boulevard shut down for President Obama's visit . 13 June 2011 . 13 June 2011 . Miami Herald.
- News: Obama fundraiser underwhelms . Carrie Budoff . Brown . . 13 June 2011 . 13 June 2011.
- News: Michelle Obama also out raising money . . David . Jackson . 13 June 2011 . 13 June 2011.
- News: President Obama visits Puerto Rico. . 15 June 2011 . 15 June 2011 . Michael A. . Memoli . Peter Nicholas .
- News: Obama courts the Hispanic vote by visiting Puerto Rico, the first US President to do so since JFK . . 15 June 2011 . 15 June 2011.
- News: Obama: US has turned corner in Afghanistan . Julie . Pace . . 23 June 2011 . 23 June 2011.
- News: On heels of war address, Obama visits Fort Drum . 23 June 2011 . 23 June 2011 . NBC News.
- News: Obama says gay couples deserve same rights as all . . 23 June 2011 . 23 June 2011 . Erica . Werner.
- News: 'Old news' Obama seeks campaign donor enthusiasm . . 23 June 2011 . 23 June 2011.
- News: 'Old news' Obama seeks campaign donor enthusiasm . Julie . Pace . . 23 June 2011 . 23 June 2011 .
- News: White House Schedule . 23 June 2011 . . . 23 June 2011 .
- News: Obama Returns to New York to Raise Money, Dine With Bankers . 23 June 2011 . 23 June 2011 . . Hans . Nichols.
- News: Obama launches program to spur high-tech manufacturing . 25 June 2011 . 25 June 2011 . People's Daily.
- News: President Announces an Initiative in Technology . . Jackie . Calmes . 24 June 2011 . 25 June 2011.
- Obama Commanding Robot Revolution, Announces Major Robotics Initiative . Erico . Guizzo . . 24 June 2011 . 25 June 2011.
- Back in Iowa, Obama says USA must up its game . . 28 June 2011 . 28 June 2011 . Erica . Wener.
- Obama Returns to Iowa . . George E. . Cordon, Jr..
- News: Remarks by the President on the Critical Role the Manufacturing Sector Plays in the American Economy . 28 June 2011 . . . 28 June 2011 .
- News: Obama praises Gates on Pentagon chief's last day . . 30 June 2011 . 30 June 2011 . Kara . Rowland.
- News: Remarks by the President and Secretary Gates at Armed Services Farewell Tribute in Honor of Secretary Gates . 30 June 2011 . . . 30 June 2011.
- News: Gates surprised with Medal of Freedom . . 30 June 2011 . 30 June 2011.
- News: At Philly fundraiser, Obama keeps pressure on GOP . . 30 June 2011 . 1 July 2011 . Peter . Nicholas . James Oliphant .
- News: Obama faces protesters during fundraising trip . https://web.archive.org/web/20121023121116/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700148486/Obama-faces-protesters-during-fundraising-trip.html . dead . October 23, 2012 . . 30 June 2011 . 1 July 2011 . Jim . Kuhnhenn.
- News: Obama, Romney go head-to-head in Philadelphia . Stephanie . Condon . . 30 June 2011 . 1 July 2011.
- News: Here to raise dough, celebrate big 5-0, Obama says: 'It starts now' . . Abdom M. . Pallasch . 4 August 2011 . 4 August 2011.
- News: Obama celebrates 50th birthday with friends, family at White House . Julie . Pace . . 4 August 2011 . 4 August 2011.
- Obama visits SW Michigan advanced battery plant. . 11 August 2011 . 11 August 2011 . Tim . Martin .
- News: President Obama Visits New Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Battery Center in Holland, Mich. . . . 11 August 2011 . 11 August 2011 .
- News: August brings multiple jolts for Obama presidency . . 11 August 2011 . 11 August 2011 . Tim . Raum . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111003145037/http://www.ksro.com/news/article.aspx?id=3167559 . 3 October 2011 .
- News: Obama Seeks to Raise $2 Million at New York Fundraising Reception, Dinner . . Margaret . Talev . Jonathan D. Salant . 11 August 2011 . 11 August 2011.
- News: Obama seeks bounce-back amongst stars . . 12 August 2011 . 11 August 2011 . AFP.
- News: Obama: 2012 'more important' than 2008. . 11 August 2011 . 11 August 2011 .
- News: Obama takes fight to Congress on first stop of bus tour . https://archive.today/20130119070027/http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-obama-bus-tour,0,3419320.story . dead . January 19, 2013 . James . Oliphant . 15 August 2011 . 15 August 2011 . .
- News: Obama: Supreme Court will uphold health care law . . 15 August 2011 . 15 August 2011 . Jim . Kuhnhenn.
- News: 'Beast' of a limo - but you should see Obama's new bus . 15 August 2011 . 15 August 2011 . . Associated Press.
- News: Afternoon letters: Politicians in bed with industry . 15 August 2011 . 15 August 2011 . Orange County Register.
- News: In Campaign Mode, Obama Talks Jobs in Midwest . 16 August 2011 . 15 August 2011 . . dead . https://archive.today/20120709115137/http://hken.ibtimes.com/articles/198236/20110816/in-campaign-mode-obama-talks-jobs-in-midwest.htm . 9 July 2012 .
- News: Obama makes stop at Minn. school . 15 August 2011 . 15 August 2011 . Quad City Times.
- News: Obama Bus Tour's Stop #3: Chatfield, MN . https://web.archive.org/web/20120317025621/http://whitehouse.blogs.cnn.com/2011/08/15/obama-bus-tours-stop-3-chatfield-mn/ . dead . March 17, 2012 . . Becky . Brittain . 15 August 2011 . 15 August 2011.
- News: Obama Says Debt Fight Created More Uncertainty About Economy . . 15 August 2011 . 15 August 2011 .
- News: Obama's Bus Tour Stop #4: Decorah, IA . https://web.archive.org/web/20120317025632/http://whitehouse.blogs.cnn.com/2011/08/15/obamas-bus-tour-stop-4-decorah-ia/ . dead . March 17, 2012 . . 15 August 2011 . 15 August 2011 . Becky . Brittain.
- News: Obama on the road: Bacon, popcorn, ice cream . . 17 August 2011 . 17 August 2011 . Richard . Wolf.
- News: President Obama in campaigner in chief mode as he continues bus tour through Midwestern states . . 17 August 2011 . 17 August 2011 . Corky . Siemaszko.
- News: Obama Returns to Call for More Revenue in Pitching Bigger Deficit Plan . . 17 August 2011 . 17 August 2011.
- News: Obama: Another year or more for housing turnaround . Jim . Kuhnhenn . . 17 August 2011 . 17 August 2011 .
- News: Obama to give major jobs speech next month . . . 17 August 2011 . 17 August 2011.
- News: Obama hits multiple eastern Iowa locations . . . 17 August 2011 . 17 August 2011.
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- News: Listing Public Papers for: November 2011. Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project.. 17 November 2011.
- News: Obama: G-20 Leaders Made 'Important Progress' . Mike Dorning and Roger Runningen . Bloomberg . November 5, 2011 . November 16, 2011.
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- News: Global security trumps economics at APEC conference . David Nakamura . The New York Times. November 14, 2011 . April 6, 2012.
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- News: A U.S. Marine Base for Australia Irritates Chinas. Jackie Calmes. The New York Times. November 16, 2011 . November 25, 2011.
- News: Obama Addresses Troops at Final Stop in Australia. Jackie Calmes. The New York Times. November 17, 2011 . November 25, 2011.
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- News: U.S. troops headed to Australia, irking China . David Nakamura . . November 16, 2011 . April 5, 2012.
- News: Gillard keen to reassure China on US presence . . November 19, 2011 . April 8, 2012.
- News: East Asian Summit: Obama's Asia reboot puts India in pivotal, but risky position. Jason Overdorf. GlobalPost. November 17, 2011 . November 25, 2011.
- News: India, US looking to counter China at Asian summit. Jason Overdorf. GlobalPost. November 17, 2011 . November 25, 2011.
- News: Is China threatened by a more open Burma?. Kathleen E. McLaughlin. GlobalPost. November 24, 2011 . November 25, 2011.
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- News: Tournament of shadows. C. Raja Mohan. Indian Express. November 17, 2011 . November 25, 2011.
- News: Obama, Wen Jiabao talk economics, South China Sea. Keith B. Richburg. The Washington Post. November 19, 2011 . November 25, 2011.
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- News: Asia finds voice in test of wills with China. Peter Hartcher. November 22, 2011 . . April 7, 2012.
- News: Emboldened by Obama, Myanmar maps out reforms. Jason Szep. Reuters . November 20, 2011 . April 7, 2012.
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- News: Obama, in campaign mode, takes aim in battle state . . 22 November 2011 . 20 January 2012 . Alister . Bull.
- News: Campaign briefs: Obama urges GOP lawmakers to back extension of payroll tax cut . . 22 November 2011 . 20 January 2012.
- News: Obama pushes GOP to extend payroll tax cuts . Jim . Kuhnhenn . 30 November 2011 . 20 January 2012 . U-T San Diego.
- News: Obama Uses Pa. Trip To Push Tax Cut Extension. . 1 December 2011 . 20 January 2012 .
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