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Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama supported the presidential bid of Senator Barack Obama at a campaign rally. This event in the Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines, Iowa, which drew the largest crowd yet in the campaign season, was the beginning of a three-state tour by Oprah Winfrey in support of Senator Obama. ... Obama, Ms. Winfrey listed the accomplishments of Senator Obama, lauded his vision, and said that she was not there to tell her own opinions but to ask the crowd to think about his positions. Then Senator Obama spoke about the progress of his campaign in Iowa and a variety of campaign issues such as energy policy, the war in Iraq, and administration corruption and incompetence.

Librarian of Congress' Carla Hayden hosted a conversation marking President Harry Truman’s desegregation …

In his first address to a joint session of Congress, President Obama outlined his budget and economic goals.

Among those who paid tribute to the leadership of the nation's first woman speaker of the House were former President Barack Obama (via video message) and former House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), and Denyce Graves sang "The House I Live In (That's America to Me)."

President Biden and former President Obama campaigned for Pennsylvania U.S.

Former President Obama campaigned in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for U.S.

Former President Obama campaigned for Democrats running in Nevada's 2022 midterm elections, including incumbents Governor Steve Sisolak and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto. ... Former President Obama also contrasted their campaign platforms against those of their Republican challengers and condemned recent political violence, calling on politicians and voters to condemn any further violence.

Former President Barack Obama spoke at a campaign rally in Phoenix for Arizona Democrats, including Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, the Democratic nominee for governor, and Senator Mark Kelly.

Former President Barack Obama campaigned in Milwaukee for Democratic candidates running in the state's 2022 midterm elections, including incumbent Governor Tony Evers and U.S.

Former President Obama campaigned for Michigan Democrats, including Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist and Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who were running for reelection. ... Former President Obama spoke of the previous-day attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul, at their San Francisco home, saying that some current politicians were tacitly supporting the rhetoric and violence by not directly and vehemently condemning it. ... President Obama urged voters to elect Michigan citizens and who have helped rescue the Michigan auto industry.

Former President Obama campaigned for Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams (D), and other Georgia Democrats at a rally in College Park, Georgia.

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted the unveiling of the official White House portraits of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama. Former President Obama paid tribute to President Biden, saying, "Joe, it is now America's good fortune to have you as president." ... The president commented on his friendship with former President Obama* and what they were able to accomplish during the latter's administration.

President Obama and Queen Elizabeth II exchanged toasts during the state dinner at Buckingham Palace.

Former President Barack Obama,former first lady Michelle Obama, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D), and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot broke ground on the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. ... The Obama* Foundation hosted this virtual event.

Former President Barack Obama said "people are dying" due to disinformation on social media, pointing to the COVID-19 pandemic, during a speech at Stanford University on the threats disinformation poses to democracy at home and around the world. ... President Obama* also addressed disinformation associated with Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the repeated denial of the legitimacy of the 2020 election results by many Republicans.

Former President Barack Obama joined President Biden and Vice President Harris for the event, marking his first return to the White House since 2017.

A funeral service was held for former Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) at the Smith Center for the Performing Ar…

President Obama hosted a roundtable with with young leaders attending COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Former President Barack Obama spoke about the lasting impact of passing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010.