President Obama has had quite a busy year, and it has not gone unnoticed. For the second time, the POTUS has been chosen as Time magazine's Person of the Year. The first time he received this honor was in 2008, after winning an election that will forever go down in history, as he became the first African-American president. Reasons for him returning this year also relate to … [Read more...]
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VIDEO: President Barack Obama 2012 Victory Speech
Many Americans were sleep by the time Romney conceded and President Obama took the stage to give his victory speech. Below you can find the speech in it's entirety. In the video President Obama wins 2012 election, thanks supporters and speaks of moving the country forward. … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Kenyans Celebrate Obama Victory
President Barack Obama's ancestral home of Kogelo, Kenya, reacts to his projected re-election. … [Read more...]
Is the Presidential Election Causing You to Lose Friends?
It's election season. And with the debates going on now, there is no shortage of things to talk about. Most people are watching the debates and posting their opinions directly on their Facebook pages.And who can resist re-posting some of the funny images that float around after a debate. I mean this one of the Sesame Street Characters who apparently are angry at Mitt … [Read more...]
Obama’s Celebrate Their 20th Anniversary and Share Story of First Kiss
Happy 20th wedding anniversary to our President and First Lady, Barack and Michelle Obama! If you know one thing about this site, then you know that we love them as a couple. Regardless of where you stand on politics, you have to admit that they are providing an excellent positive example of marriage....of two people that support each other even in the most stressful … [Read more...]
VIDEO: President Obama DNC Speech Video and Transcript
Below is the full video and transcript of President Barack Obama's speech at the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Did you watch? What did you think? VIDEO: TRANSCRIPT: Michelle, I love you. The other night, I think the entire country saw just how lucky I am. Malia and Sasha, you make me so proud...but don't get any ideas, you're still going to class tomorrow. And Joe … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Bill Clinton Full DNC Speech and Transcript
Below is the full video and transcript of the speech that former President Bill Clinton delivered to the Democratic National Convention last night in Charlotte. Did you watch it? What did you think? PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON: Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you. (Sustained cheers, applause.) Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Now, Mr. Mayor, fellow … [Read more...]
VIDEO: First Lady Michelle Obama’s Full Speech at Democratic National Convention 2012
First Lady Michelle Obama gave a moving, and dynamic speech during the opening night of the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. Many in the audience, and at home were close to tears as she delivered a very well crafted speech. The speech was so good that the commentators on Fox News even had kind words for her, LOL. Below you can view the full … [Read more...]
Michelle Obama Covers Ladies’ Home Journal
First lady Michelle Obama is set to grace the September 2012 cover of Ladies Home Journal. The magazine features an exclusive interview with both the first lady and President Obama. The first couple talked politics and family with the mag, highlighting the tight relationship the couple shares, their vibrant affection for one another and how athletics can increase the … [Read more...]
President Obama Champions Initiative To Help Black Students
At Wednesday night's National Urban League Convention, President Barack Obama announced his new education initiative called the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans. Representatives from the White House revealed that the executive order for the initiative will be signed Thursday. The White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Obamas Get Caught On The Kiss Cam
From HuffingtonPost.com: President Barack Obama andFirst Lady Michelle Obama shared an on-camera smooch amidst a cheering crowd during an exhibition basketball game between the Brazilian and U.S. men's national teams in Washington D.C. on Monday night. The first couple initially declined the Kiss Cam's lingering eye (POTUS simply smiled and gave his wife a hug), to … [Read more...]
VIDEO: President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama Discuss Their First Date
A museum, a romantic walk and two tickets to see Spike Lee's, Do The Right Thing. This was just part of the First Couple's ultimate first date. Check out the President and First Lady taking a trip down memory lane in this recently released video. The first couple discuss what their first meal was like and the marathon date that later led to a presidency. Seems like the Prez had … [Read more...]
Five Pictures We Love of Michelle Obama
Regardless of our various political beliefs here at BMWK you know that we love the positive image of marriage that our President and First Lady continue to show the world. Whenever we share one of their awesome pictures on our Facebook Page the Likes, Comments and Shares explode, so I think that you like them too! In honor of our fabulous First Lady Michelle Obama we've decided … [Read more...]
Six Year Old Plays Violin for Michelle Obama
A six year old girl got the opportunity of a lifetime when she had a chance to play her violin for First Lady Michelle Obama this past Thursday. During a visit to a local bakery in Occoquan, VA the FLOTUS met young Sydney Trapp who played Beethoven's "Ode to Joy". Check out the video of Sydney and the First Lady below. … [Read more...]
FLOTUS Michelle Obama Debuts New Cookbook
How could you not love the first lady? She's beautiful, she's stylish, she's an awesome mother, a wonderful wife, and she cares about the health of our country. Mrs. Obama started her Let's Move campaign to combat childhood obesity, and she's not stopping there. The First Lady is debuting her new cookbook, American Grown: How the White House Kitchen Garden Inspires … [Read more...]