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Barack Obama was elected as the 44th President of the United States in 2008, and the first African-American President. He won re-election in 2012. He is married to Michelle Obama, a former lawyer, and has two daughters, Sasha and Malia.

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20 Feb, 2015

Named WH communications director

Jen PsakiHired0 Comments

Psaki is named White House communications director. Obama:

Jen worked on both my campaigns, she’s served in the White House, and she’s traveled the world as an adviser to Secretary Kerry. I fully trust Jen — and I am thrilled she’s agreed to come back to the White House as communications director.