Failing Our Children

We are failing our children. Guns are now the leading cause of death for children in the U.S.

Michelle and I mourn with the students and families of the Covenant School today. pic.twitter.com/8X9qKKzB9d

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 27, 2023

Our Hearts Are With Tennesseans

Michelle and I are sending our prayers to those affected by the severe storms in Tennessee, especially to those who lost loved ones. Our hearts are with you and the first responders working so diligently to protect the vibrant communities of Nashville.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 3, 2020

People Doing Good

Here’s a story about people doing good that's worth sharing: @BradPaisley and his wife @Kimwilliamspais saw food insecurity in Nashville and decided to do something about it. They just broke ground on a free grocery store to help families in need: https://t.co/o6pcAApZsm

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 4, 2019

President Obama: A Truly Generous Soul

The President’s Day

President Barack Obama speaks at a press conference with Vice President Joe Biden in the Rose Garden. President Obama announced that Cuba and the United States would re-establish diplomatic ties, including an exchange of ambassadors and embassies

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Hello from Nashville! I'll be answering your questions on health care and the Affordable Care Act at 3:30pm ET. Tweet yours using #AskPOTUS.

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

Alright, let's do this. Ready to answer your health care questions. Keep 'em coming with #AskPOTUS. pic.twitter.com/wK8RDF2H0i

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

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we need to encourage states to take advantage of medicaid expansion; could insure 4 mil more people in 22 states! https://t.co/S9RlkVB1An

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

not true - like last year, insurers request premium hikes, but must be approved; expect final increases to be less https://t.co/WfJI2AOLkP

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

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congratulations! hope you guys are getting sleep. nothing beats babies! https://t.co/ymGM0HARad

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

now's time to encourage states that held off for political reasons to do the right thing; contact state officials! https://t.co/QqUY3S9MoC

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

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EX-IM bank helps US companies export; that means good paying american jobs. optimistic that congress gets it done. https://t.co/UeBhgiL64B

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

have principles and issues you are passionate about, and act; worry more about doing something than being something. https://t.co/QqbgflhXDY

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

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there's a hardship exemption; fine only applies to folks who can afford insurance but choose not to. https://t.co/XWFEKbZCaT

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

respect the nyt, but not buying peas in guac. onions, garlic, hot peppers. classic. https://t.co/MEEI8QHH1V

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

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Outkast and The Black Keys?!?! President Barack Obama is the greatest president of all time!

was listening to outkast/liberation and the black keys/lonely boy this morning. https://t.co/1DP6CRdwlm

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

“@POTUS: was listening to outkast/liberation and the black keys/lonely boy this morning.” Can we use Air Force One for our upcoming gigs?

— The Black Keys (@theblackkeys) July 1, 2015

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pushing to make 2 yrs comm college free; permit refinancing on student loans; push colleges to keep tuition low https://t.co/dTbTNDQSII

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

people lack info/turned off by political noise. w court case done, let's focus on getting people signed up. https://t.co/vFCDgMXSE9

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

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butler's a great player on o and d; let's sign him up long term. go bulls! https://t.co/IqbyUmcbmJ

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

Gotta go, but this was fun. Let's keep the health care conversation going - share how the #ACAWorks for you or your family.

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 1, 2015

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We feel you, good people. We feel you

https://twitter.com/ithinkmark/status/616338514326736896

https://twitter.com/elisabethjoffe/status/616342883617107968

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President Barack Obama receives applause from Kelly Bryant as she introduces him to speak about the Affordable Care Act during a visit to Taylor Stratton Elementary School in Nashville, Tennessee. Bryant is a breast cancer survivor who wrote Obama a letter to tell of her positive experience with the Affordable Care Act

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President Barack Obama speaks about the Affordable Care Act. The president said he wants to refocus on improving health care quality, expanding access and rooting out waste now that the Supreme Court has upheld a key element of his health care law

President Barack Obama walks with Kelly Bryant after arriving at her home to take her to the event where he was to speak about the Affordable Care Act during a visit to Taylor Stratton Elementary School

A woman photographs an autograph left by President Barack Obama on a wall at Taylor Stratton Elementary School

Home Sweet Home

The President’s Day

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President Barack Obama speaks at an event for the Senior Executive Service at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC. The Senior Executive Service (SES) is composed of the senior leadership of the Federal workforce

President Barack Obama takes a question about immigration reform during a visit to Casa Azafran in Nashville, Tennessee. Casa Azafran, located in Nashville’s most international and socially diverse district, is a community center and home to a number of immigrant-related nonprofits

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Father Breen tells President he and others are proud of his actions.#ObamaInNashville

— NewsChannel 5 (@NC5) December 9, 2014

“People who are here, let’s give them a shot, let’s get them out of the shadows.” —President Obama #ImmigrationAction pic.twitter.com/D1xf6ZMamd

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) December 9, 2014

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The President is greeted by Lilia & Carlos Yepez at their restaurant in Nashville after he spoke on immigration reform.

The First Lady at MLK Academic Magnet High School, Nashville

Happiness is …. meeting the First lady

Michelle Obama hugs Jenika Headley-Greene during the graduation ceremony for Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Magnet High School in Nashville

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“…. and now he gets to call himself my husband”

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Full speech (thank you Bob!):

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local tv

WXII-TV Greensboro/Winston-Salem, N.C. – more of the interview here

WESH-TV Orlando interview here

The President also did an interview with WTVF-TV Nashville, but I don’t see it on the site yet.