Today is President Barack Obama’s birthday! Imagine you could call him up at the White House and wish him a happy birthday yourself. What would you say? What would you get him as a gift?
Here are a few ESSENCE.com readers who wanted to send their personal shout out to the President as he celebrates his 48th birthday.
Send President Obama your birthday wishes below.
“President Obama, it has been a successful 150 or so days. I look forward to the rest of your term in office. How about a day pass to the Trump Golf Course in New Jersey for your birthday? Oh, and you should take me with you!”
—Jordan Buxton-Punch, 18, New York, New York
“President Obama, you should come and spend the day with me and my family. If you can’t work that out, then I hope that you enjoy the day with no [White House] business. I wish you much energy, strength and a lot of faith.”
—Andrene Williams, 38, Queens, New York
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“Happy birthday, Obama! You should have a big party in the White House.”
—Dean Bowen, 24, Bronx, New York
“My birthday wish is that you get this health care plan passed. I think that’s a gift you would wish for yourself. If I could man, I would give you four more years in office!”
—Steve Smith, 48, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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“My wish is that God will give you great wisdom just like he gave to Solomon in the Bible. If I could, I would give you a gift card to Armani or tickets to a New York Knicks game. We know how much you love basketball.”
—Lakeisha Thomas, 28, Buffalo, New York
“Happy Birthday and God bless you, President Obama. I wish you many more years and all my prayers.”
—Catia Cunningham, 40, Panama
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“Considering how stressful being the President can be, I wish you a long life and good health. My gift to you would be the best security known to man. You know, the kind that keeps the President alive!”
—Omar Williams, 28, Brooklyn
“If I were you, President Obama, the only thing I would want is a stress-free day with Michelle. As far as a gift, I wish you good health so you can continue to run the country the way you have so far.”
—Juliette Wint, 40, Queens, New York
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“President Obama, I think you should indulge a little. Go have some sweets with your wife and kids and take the day off and relax. Also, maybe it’s time to consider coloring your hair. I would give you a box of hair color and a piece of your favorite chocolate cake.”
—Julia Dodson, 24, Bronx, New York
“I wish you all the best, President Obama, and continued success in the presidency and in your personal life. My gift to you would be a nice tie.”
—Theresa Langley, 25, Brooklyn
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“I wish you a happy birthday and I hope that all your dreams come true, which I’m pretty sure they have. My gift to you would be a one-on-one basketball game with Michael Jordan.”
—Stacy Harris, 37, Freeport, New York
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Reporting by Mavis Baah and Maya Pope-Chappell
