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Obama77.com - The 77 Days of Transition for President-elect Barack Obama in Photos, Images and News Archives. Obama77.com - Barack Obama from December 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008. The 77 Days of Transition for President-Elect Barack Obama in Photos, Images and News Archives. Obama77.com - The 77 Days of Transition for President-Elect Barack Obama in Photos, Images and News Archives.
November 4, 2008
Obama's Victory Day		 November 2008
77 Days - Section One		 December 2008
77 Days - Section Two		 January 2009
77 Days - Section Three
Historic change gives hope as
Obama becomes President-elect.		 Obama's transition team
selects key cabinet posts.		 Obama completes cabinet and
 takes family vacation in Hawaii.		 Obama prepares for historic
Inauguration as 44th President.
Daily Photo Journal of the 77 Days of President-elect Barack Obama
November 5, 2008 - January, 20 2009
In December 2008 Barack Obama solidifies his key staff and cabinet.
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Section Two - December 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
President-elect Barack Obama selects Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State in his new cabinet on December 1,2008. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama walk away from the podium arm-in-arm after Obama announces National Security Team on December 1st, 2008 in Chicago.
President-elect Barack Obama appoints Hillary Clinton as
Secretary of State in his new cabinet on December 1, 2008.		 Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama walk away from the podium
arm-in-arm after Obama announces National Security Team.
December 1, 2008 - After weeks of speculation, Hillary Clinton is appointed as the new US Secretary of State in Obama's 2009 cabinet. December 1, 2008 - After weeks of speculation, Hillary Clinton is appointed as the new US Secretary of State in Obama's 2009 cabinet. December 1, 2008 - After weeks of speculation, Hillary Clinton is appointed as the new US Secretary of State in Obama's 2009 cabinet. December 1, 2008 - After weeks of speculation, Hillary Clinton is appointed as the new US Secretary of State in Obama's 2009 cabinet. December 1, 2008 - After weeks of speculation, Hillary Clinton is appointed as the new US Secretary of State in Obama's 2009 cabinet.
December 1, 2008 - After weeks of speculation, Hillary Clinton is appointed as the new US Secretary of State in Obama's 2009 cabinet.
Barack Obama appoints Eric Holder as his Attorney General Nominee at Chicago press conference on December 1, 2008. Barack Obama appoints Hillary Clinton as his Secretary of State Nominee at Chicago press conference on December 1, 2008. Barack Obama announces five new cabinet nominees at Chicago press conference on December 1, 2008. Barack Obama appoints Hillary Clinton as his Secretary of State Nominee at Chicago press conference on December 1, 2008 Barack Obama announces Robert Gates will stay on as Secretary of Defence at Chicago press conference on December 1, 2008
December 1, 2008
Eric Holder to become
Attorney General.		 December 1, 2008
Hillary Clinton new
Secretary of State.		 December 1, 2008
Obama selects five
cabinet nominees.		 December 1, 2008
Barack Obama and
Hillary Clinton.		 December 1, 2008
Secretary of Defense
Robert Gates stays.
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates will stay in Barack Obama's new administration. Barack Obama appoints Eric Holder as Attorney General Nominee at Chicago press conference on December 1, 2008. Barack Obama announces several new cabinet nominees at a press conference in Chicago on December 1, 2008. Barack Obama selects Retired General James L. Jones as his National Security Advisor nominee on December 1, 2008 in Chicago. Barack Obama appoints Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano as the cabinet nominee for Homeland Security Chief nominee in Chicago on December 1, 2008.
December 1, 2008
Obama elects to retain
Robert Gates.		 December 1, 2008
Eric Holder speaks at
press conference.		 December 1, 2008
Barack Obama's
cabinet nominees.		 December 1, 2008
James L. Jones named
National Security Advisor.		 December 1, 2008
Janet Napolitano for
Homeland Security.
Barack Obama arrives at Chicago airport for flight to Philadelphia on December 2, 2008. Barack Obama waves after morning workout at the Philadelphia Sports Club on December 2, 2008. Barack Obama with Vermont Governor Jim Douglas at a bipartisan meeting with US Governors at Congress Hall in Philadelphia on December 2, 2008. Alaska Governor Sarah Palin listens to Barack Obama at the Governors Association meetings at Congress Hall in Philadelphia on December 2, 2008. Barack Obama shakes hands with California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Governors Association meeting at Congress Hall in Philadelphia on December 2, 2008.
December 2, 2008
Obama at airport for
flight to Philadelphia.		 December 2, 2008
Obama leaves Philly gym
after morning workout.		 December 2, 2008
Obama with Governor
Douglas of Vermont.		 December 2, 2008
Governor Palin listens
to Barack Obama.		 December 2, 2008
Gov. Schwarzenegger
and Barack Obama.
President-elect Barack Obama speaks at bipartisan meetings at the Governors Association conference in Congress Hall at Independence Park in Philadelphia on December 2, 2008. President-elect Barack Obama speaks at bipartisan meetings at the Governors Association conference in Congress Hall at Independence Park in Philadelphia on December 2, 2008. Barack Obama arrives at Philadelphia International Airport carrying his two Blackberrys. Barack Obama talks with PA Governor Edward Rendell at a bipartisan meeting with US Governors at Congress Hall in Philadelphia on December 2, 2008. Barack Obama greets school children across from his motorcade in Philadelphia on December 2, 2008.
December 2, 2008
Bipartisan Governors
Meeting in Philadelphia.		 December 2, 2008
Congress Hall at
Independence Park.		 December 2, 2008
Arrives at Philly airport
with two Blackberrys.		 December 2, 2008
Obama talks with PA
Governor Rendell.		 December 2, 2008
Obama greets school kids
across from motorcade.
 Barack Obama names New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson as Secretary of Commerce nominee at Chicago press conference. Barack Obama's Cabinet is now one-third full with Bill Richardson's nomination. Obama has named 5 of 15 Cabinet members and his National Security Advisor. Barack Obama names New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson as Secretary of Commerce nominee at Chicago press conference.
December 3, 2008
Obama arrives for
press conference.		 December 3, 2008
Barack Obama's Cabinet is now one-third full with Bill Richardson's nomination.
Obama has named 5 of 15 Cabinet members and his National Security Advisor.		 December 3, 2008
New Mexico Governor
Bill Richardson speaks.
 President-elect Barack Obama names New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson as Secretary of Commerce nominee at Chicago press conference on December 3, 2008. President-elect Barack Obama names New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson as Secretary of Commerce nominee at Chicago press conference on December 3, 2008. President-elect Barack Obama names New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson as Secretary of Commerce nominee at Chicago press conference on December 3, 2008. President-elect Barack Obama names New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson as Secretary of Commerce nominee at Chicago press conference on December 3, 2008. President-elect Barack Obama names New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson as Secretary of Commerce nominee at Chicago press conference on December 3, 2008.
December 3, 2008
Barack Obama names New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson as Secretary of Commerce nominee at Chicago press conference.
Henry Kissinger praises President-elect Barack Obama's National Security Team selections in an editorial on December 4, 2008.  The January 20th Inauguration platform is painted in Washington DC on December 4, 2008. Russia's Putin says he has received positive signals from President-elect Barack Obama that NATO will not be enlarged. The January 20th Inauguration platform is constructed in Washington DC on December 4, 2008. The January 20th Inauguration platform as seen through Capitol Hill window in Washington DC on December 4, 2008.
December 4, 2008
Kissinger likes Obama's
National Security Team.		 December 4, 2008
Jan. 20/09 Inauguration
platform painted.		 December 4, 2008
Putin says positive signals
on Obama's NATO stance.		 December 4, 2008
Jan. 20/09 Inauguration
platform construction.		 December 4, 2008
Inaugural platform
from Capitol Building.
Barack Obama leaves the Chicago gym near his home and enters his motorcade SUV in Chicago on December 5, 2008. Barack Obama tapes the popular Sunday NBC show Meet the Press with Tom Brokaw in Chicago on December 5, 2008. Barack Obama tapes the popular Sunday NBC show Meet the Press with Tom Brokaw in Chicago on December 5, 2008. Barack Obama tapes the popular Sunday NBC show Meet the Press with Tom Brokaw in Chicago on December 5, 2008. Barack Obama tapes the popular Sunday NBC show Meet the Press with Tom Brokaw in Chicago on December 5, 2008.
December 5, 2008
Obama leaves Chicago
gym near home.		 December 6, 2008
Obama with NBC's
Tom Brokaw.		 December 6, 2008
Meet the Press taped
for December 7th airing.		 December 6, 2008
Barack Obama before
taping Meet the Press.		 December 6, 2008
Tom Brokaw interviews
Barack Obama.
Barack Obama nominates retired General Eric K. Shinseki as Veterans Affairs Secretary at a Chicago press conference on December 7, 2008. Barack Obama nominates retired General Eric K. Shinseki as Veterans Affairs Secretary at a Chicago press conference on December 7, 2008 Barack Obama nominates retired General Eric K. Shinseki as Veterans Affairs Secretary at a Chicago press conference on December 7, 2008 Barack Obama nominates retired General Eric K. Shinseki as Veterans Affairs Secretary at a Chicago press conference on December 7, 2008 A sudden explosion in demand for Barack Obama collectibles is enoyed by retailers. Obama collectibles include coins, plates, mugs, T-shirts, pictures, and Christmas ornamernts.
December 7, 2008
General Erick Shinseki
for Veterans Affairs.		 December 7, 2008
Obama introduces
newest nominee.		 December 7, 2008
Retired General
Erick K Shinseki.		 December 7, 2008
Obama names Veterans
Affairs Secretary.		 December 7, 2008
Sudden demand for
Obama collectibles.
Former Vice President Al Gore meets with President-elect Barack Obama and Vice president-elect Joseph Biden at the Obama transition offices in Chicago on December 9, 2008. Former Vice President Al Gore meets with President-elect Barack Obama and Vice president-elect Joseph Biden at the Obama transition offices in Chicago on December 9, 2008. Former Vice President Al Gore meets with President-elect Barack Obama and Vice president-elect Joseph Biden at the Obama transition offices in Chicago on December 9, 2008. Former Vice President Al Gore meets with President-elect Barack Obama and Vice president-elect Joseph Biden at the Obama transition offices in Chicago on December 9, 2008. Former Vice President Al Gore meets with President-elect Barack Obama and Vice president-elect Joseph Biden at the Obama transition offices in Chicago on December 9, 2008.
December 9, 2008
Barack Obama meets
with Al Gore.		 December 9, 2008
Obama with Joe Biden
and Al Gore.		 December 9, 2008
Obama talks to media
in transition offices.		 December 9, 2008
Obama and Gore have
meeting in Chicago.		 December 9, 2008
Obama reflects on
reporter's question.
Barack Obama announces Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle as nominee for chief of the Department of Health and Human Resources at a Chicago press conference on December 11, 2008. Barack Obama announces Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle as nominee for chief of the Department of Health and Human Resources at a Chicago press conference on December 11, 2008. Barack Obama announces Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle as nominee for chief of the Department of Health and Human Resources at a Chicago press conference on December 11, 2008. Barack Obama announces Jeanne Lambrew as nominee for deputy of the Department of Health and Human Resources at a Chicago press conference on December 11, 2008. Barack Obama announces Jeanne Lambrew as nominee for deputy of the Department of Health and Human Resources at a Chicago press conference on December 11, 2008.
December 11, 2008
Obama selects
Tom Daschle.		 December 11, 2008
Senate Majority Leader
Tom Daschle.		 December 11, 2008
Daschle to run Dept.
Health/Human Res.		 December 11, 2008
Jeanne Lambrew
Deputy to Health Dept.		 December 11, 2008
Obama announces
Health team nominees.
Barack Obama announces Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle as nominee for chief of the Department of Health and Human Resources at a Chicago press conference on December 11, 2008. Barack Obama announces health team at a Chicago press conference on December 11, 2008. US Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned adversaries that they would be "sorely mistaken" if they tested Barack Obama. President Bush said no to the Obama family moving to Blair House in Washington say Obama's children could register for school. Blair House, across from the White House, is booked and not available. Barack Obama names Shaun Donovan as new Secretary of Housing and Urban Development on December 13, 2008.
December 11, 2008
Tom Daschle smiles at
press conference.		 December 11, 2008
Obama's team continues
to take shape.		 December 12, 2008
Gates warns adversaries
mistake to test Obama.		 December 12, 2008
Bush says no to Obama
residency at Blair House.		 December 13, 2008
Shaun Donovan new
Sec. Housing/Urban Dev.
Barack Obama and his two daughters shop for a Christmas tree in Chicago under heavy Secret Service protection on December 14, 2008. Barack Obama and his two daughters shop for a Christmas tree in Chicago under heavy Secret Service protection on December 14, 2008. Barack Obama and his two daughters shop for a Christmas tree in Chicago under heavy Secret Service protection on December 14, 2008. John Podesta, the Co-Chair of Transition Project, Rahm Emanuel, new Chief of Staff, and Obama advisor David Axelrod listen to Barack Obama at Chicago press conference on December 15, 2008. Barack Obama announces his new Energy and Environment Team at a Chicago media conference on December 15, 2008.
December 14, 2008
Obama shops for
Christmas tree.		 December 14, 2008
Obama waves through
Secret Service agents.		 December 14, 2008
Obama and his two
children buy tree.		 December 15, 2008
Podesta, Emanuel, and
Axelrod listen to Obama.		 December 15, 2008
Obama names Energy
and Environment team.
Joe Biden listens as Barack Obama announces his new Energy and Environment Team at a Chicago media conference on December 15, 2008. Barack Obama announces Steven Chu as the Energy Secretary nominee at a Chicago media conference on December 15, 2008. Barack Obama announces his new Energy and Environment Team at a Chicago media conference on December 15, 2008. Barack Obama announces Lisa Jackson as chief of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at a Chicago media conference on December 15, 2008. Barack Obama announces Carol Browner as White House advisor on Energy, Environment, and Climate at a Chicago media conference on December 15, 2008.
December 15, 2008
Vice President-elect
Biden listens to Obama.		 December 15, 2008
Steven Chu nominated
as Energy Secretary.		 December 15, 2008
Obama holds Chicago
press conference.		 December 15, 2008
Lisa Jackson nominated
for EPA chief.		 December 15, 2008
Carol Browner new
Climate chief.
Barack Obama announces Arne Duncan as nominee for Education Secretary at a press conference at the Dodge Renaissance Academy in Chicago on December 16, 2008. Chicago Public School chief Arne Duncan holds his 4 year old son. Barack Obama announced Duncan as nominee for Education Secretary at a press conference at the Dodge Renaissance Academy in Chicago on December 16, 2008. Vice President-elect Joe Biden listens as President-elect Barack Obama announces Arne Duncan as nominee for Education Secretary at a press conference at the Dodge Renaissance Academy in Chicago on December 16, 2008. Barack Obama announces Arne Duncan as nominee for Education Secretary at a press conference at the Dodge Renaissance Academy in Chicago on December 16, 2008. Barack Obama and Arne Duncan, the chief of Chicago Public Schools, meet with children at a Chicago school. Obama announced Duncan as nominee for Education Secretary at a press conference at the Dodge Renaissance Academy in Chicago on December 16, 2008.
December 16, 2008
Arne Duncan named
for Education Secretary.		 December 16, 2008
Duncan with son Ryan
at Chicago school.		 December 16, 2008
Biden listens as Obama
names another nominee.		 December 16, 2008
Dodge Renaissance
Academy in Chicago.		 December 16, 2008
Obama and Duncan
talk to school children.
Barack Obama selects Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack as nominee for Secretary of Agriculture at Chicago Press Conference on December 17, 2008. Barack Obama selects Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack as nominee for Secretary of Agriculture at Chicago Press Conference on December 17, 2008. Barack Obama selects Colorado Senator Ken Salazar as Secretary of the Interior and Tom Vilsack as Secretary of Agriculture at Chicago Press Conference on December 17, 2008. Barack Obama selects Colorado Senator Ken Salazar as Secretary of the Interior nominee at Chicago Press Conference on December 17, 2008. Barack Obama selects Colorado Senator Ken Salazar as Secretary of the Interior nominee at Chicago Press Conference on December 17, 2008.
December 17, 2008
Tom Vilsack named
Secretary of Agriculture.		 December 17, 2008
Iowa Governor
Vilsack in cabinet.		 December 17, 2008
Barack Obama's cabinet
selections fill up.		 December 17, 2008
Ken Salazar named
Secretary of Interior.		 December 17, 2008
Colorado Senator
Salazar hugs Obama.
Barack Obama selects Mary Schapiro to head the Securities and Exchange Commission at a Chicago press conference on December 18, 2008. Barack Obama chooses Daniel Tarullo as Federal Reserve Board of Governors-designate at a Chicago press conference on December 18, 2008. Barack Obama makes more announcements at a Chicago press conference on December 18, 2008. 12_18_08_RahmEmanuel_Listens_Reuters.jpg (14099 bytes) Barack Obama chooses Gary Gensler as Chairman of the Futures and Trading Commission at a Chicago press conference on December 18, 2008.
Barack Obama selects Mary Schapiro to head the Securities and Exchange Commission at a Chicago press conference on December 18, 2008.
December 18, 2008
Mary Schapiro to head
Securities/Exchange		 December 18, 2008
Daniel Tarullo to run Federal Reserve Board		 December 18, 2008
Obama at Chicago
press conference.		 December 18, 2008
Rahm Emanuel listens
to Barack Obama.		 December 18, 2008
Gary Gensler Chairman
Futures Trading Comm.
Barack Obama appoints former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk as Trade Representative at a Chicago press conference on December 19, 2008. Barack Obama appoints Karen Mills as Administrator of the Small Business Administration at a Chicago press conference on December 19, 2008 Barack Obama hugs Illinois Representative Ray LaHood appointed as Secretary of Transport at a Chicago press conference on December 19, 2008. Barack Obama appoints Hilda Solis as Secretary of Labor at a Chicago press conference on December 19, 2008. Barack Obama appoints Illinois Representative Ray LaHood as Secretary of Transport at a Chicago press conference on December 19, 2008.
December 19, 2008
Ron Kirk appointed
Trade Representative.		 December 19, 2008
Karen Mills to head Small
Business Administration.		 December 19, 2008
Representative Ray
LaHood hugs Obama.		 December 19, 2008
Hilda Solis new
Secretary of Labor.		 December 19, 2008
Ray LaHood new
Sec. of Transportation.
Barack Obama announces more appointments at a Chicago press conference on December 19, 2008. David Axelrod whispers to Rahm Emanuel at Barack Obama's December 19th press conference in Chicago. Barack Obama waves as he leaves the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools after attending a school party for his two daughter's last day at school. Barack Obama arrives at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools to attend a school party for his two daughter's last day at school. Michelle Obama leaves the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools after attending a school party for her two daughter's last day at school.
December 19, 2008
Barack Obama selects
more cabinet posts.		 December 19, 2008
David Axelrod whispers
to Rahm Emanuel.		 December 19, 2008
Obama waves leaving
Univ. of Chicago.		 December 19, 2008
Obama arrives at U of C
Lab School for kids party.		 December 19, 2008
Michelle after school
party for daughters.
Barack Obama's motorcade travels through snow at Chicago's O'Hare Airport on December 20, 2008. The Obama family is taking a charter plane for a 12-day Christmas vacation in Hawaii. Michelle Obama arrives at Chicago's O'Hare Airport on December 20, 2008. The Obama family is taking a charter plane for a 12-day Christmas vacation in Hawaii. Barack Obama arrives with a heavy security detail at Chicago's O'Hare Airport on December 20, 2008. The Obama family is taking a charter plane for a 12-day Christmas vacation in Hawaii. Barack Obama arrives at Chicago's O'Hare Airport on December 20, 2008. The Obama family is taking a charter plane for a 12-day Christmas vacation in Hawaii. Barack Obama boards a charter plane at Chicago's O'Hare Airport on December 20, 2008. The Obama family is taking a 12-day Christmas vacation in Hawaii.
Barack Obama boards a charter plane at Chicago's O'Hare Airport on December 20, 2008. The Obama family is taking a 12-day Christmas vacation in Hawaii.
December 20, 2008
Obama's motorcade
arrives at O'Hare.		 December 20, 2008
Michelle Obama departs
for Hawaiian vacation.		 December 20, 2008
Obama takes 12-day
Christmas vacation.		 December 20, 2008
Barack Obama departs
for family vacation.		 December 20, 2008
Barack Obama boards
charter to Hawaii.
On December 20, 2008 Barack Obama returns to his home state
for a 12-day Hawaiian vacation with Obama's family and friends.
Barack Obama, and his two daughters Sasha and Malia, arrive at Hawaii Kai mall for lunch on December 26, 2008. Obama's maternal grandmother Madelyn Payne Dunham hugs Barack Obama. Photo taken after Obama's Punahou High School graduation in 1979. Obama at a seaside memorial ceremony after spreading the ashes of his maternal grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, in Honolulu, on December 23, 2008.
December 26, 2008.
Obama arrives at Hawaii Mall for lunch
with Sasha (front) and Malia (back).		 Obama's maternal grandmother Madelyn
Payne Dunham hugs Barack Obama. Photo taken after high school graduation in 1979.		 Obama at a seaside ceremony after
spreading the ashes of his grandmother
in Honolulu, on December 23, 2008.
Barack Obama talks on the phone as he gets out of his SUV to play golf on December 21, 2008. Obama adjusts his glove as he gets set to play golf in Kailua near his vacation home on December 21, 2008. Barack Obama set to practice his golf swing on the driving range at the course near his Kailua, Hawaii vacation home on December 21, 2008. Barack Obama practices his golf swing on the driving range at the course near his Kailua, Hawaii vacation home on December 21, 2008. Barack Obama arrives at the golf course near his Kailua, Hawaii vacation home on December 21, 2008.
December 21, 2008
Obama on the phone as
he arrives for golf.		 December 21, 2008
Obama plays golf near
his Hawaii vacation home.		 December 21, 2008
Obama practices at
the driving range.		 December 21, 2008
Obama practices his
swing at Kailua course.		 December 21, 2008
Obama gets ready tp
play a round of golf.
Michelle and Barack Obama arrive at the Semper Fit gym at the Kaneohe Maine Corps Base in Kailua, Hawaii on December 22, 2008. Barack Obama waves after workout at the Semper Fit gym at the Kaneohe Maine Corps Base in Kailua, Hawaii on December 22, 2008. Barack Obama walks to US Marines outside the Semper Fit gym at the Kaneohe Maine Corps Base in Kailua, Hawaii on December 22, 2008. Barack Obama talks to crowd outside the Semper Fit gym at the Kaneohe Maine Corps Base in Kailua, Hawaii on December 22, 2008. Barack Obama talks to US Marines outside the Semper Fit gym at the Kaneohe Maine Corps Base in Kailua, Hawaii on December 22, 2008.
December 22, 2008
Michelle and Barack at
Kailua Marine Base gym.		 December 22, 2008
Obama waves after
workout at gym.		 December 22, 2008
Obama walks to Marines
near Semper Fit gym.		 December 22, 2008
Obama talks to Marines
after workout at gym.		 December 22, 2008
Obama at Kaneohe
Marine Corps Base.
Barack Obama's motorcade on the way to December 23, 2008 memorial services in Honolulu church for Obama's maternal grandmother Madelyn Dunham who died near the end of Obama's 2008 presidential bid. Barack Obama and niece Suhaila Soetoro-Ng at seaside ceremony for Madelyn Dunham, Obama's maternal grandmother. Secret Service at the December 23, 2008 memorial services at Honolulu church for Obama's maternal grandmother Madelyn Dunham who died near the end of Obama's 2008 presidential bid. 12_23_08_Michelle_BOHalfSis_MayaSoetoro-Ng_AshesGrMother_HI_Reuters.jpg (26225 bytes) Michelle and Barack Obama after a seaside spreading of the ashes ceremony for Obama's grandmother Madelyn Dunham who died in November 2008.
December 23, 2008
Obama motorcade on
way to memorial service.		 December 23, 2008
Obama family ceremony
for Obama grandmother.		 December 23, 2008
Secret Service outside
church memorial service.		 December 23, 2008
Michelle and Obama's
half-sister in Honolulu.		 December 23, 2008
Michelle and Barack at
seaside service.
Barack Obama greets the crowd after workout at Semper Fit gym on US Marine Corps Base in Kailua on December 24, 2008. Barack Obama on the driving range at the Mid Pacific Country Club in Kailua Hawaii on December 24, 2008. Barack Obama on the driving range at the Mid Pacific Country Club in Kailua Hawaii on December 24, 2008. Barack Obama on the driving range at the Mid Pacific Country Club in Kailua Hawaii on December 24, 2008. 12_24_08_FriendEricWhitaker_Tap_DrivingRange_KailuaHI_Reuters.jpg (33388 bytes)
Barack Obama greets the crowd after workout at Semper Fit gym on US Marine Corps Base in Kailua on December 24, Barack Obama after a round of golf at the Mid Pacific Country Club in Kailua Hawaii on December 24, 2008.
December 24, 2008
Obama greets crowd
near Marine Base gym.		 December 24, 2008
Obama hits the driving
range near vacation home.		 December 24, 2008
Obama practices his
swing in Kailua, Hawaii.		 December 24, 2008
Obama waves to news
media from Kailua course.		 December 24, 2008
Obama fun at the Mid
Pacific Country Club.
On December 25th Barack Obama pays a surprise visit to the Kailua Marine Corps Base during Christmas dinner. On December 25th Barack Obama pays a surprise visit to the Kailua Marine Corps Base during Christmas dinner. On December 25th Barack Obama pays a surprise visit to the Kailua Marine Corps Base during Christmas dinner. On December 25th Barack Obama pays a surprise visit to the Kailua Marine Corps Base during Christmas dinner. On December 25th Barack Obama waves after surprise visit to the Kailua Marine Corps Base during Christmas dinner.
December 25, 2008
Obama visits Marines
at Christmas dinner.		 December 25, 2008
Christmas diner at
Marine Corps Base.		 December 25, 2008
Soldiers pose at Kailua
Marine Corps Base.		 December 25, 2008
Obama surprises US
Marines in Kailua.		 December 25, 2008
Obama waves after
visit with US Marines.
On December 26, 2008 Barack Obama and his two daughters go to the Koko Marina mall in Hawaii Kai for lunch and snacks. On December 26, 2008 Barack Obama and his two daughters go to the Koko Marina mall in Hawaii Kai for lunch and snacks. On December 26, 2008 Barack Obama and his two daughters go to the Koko Marina mall in Hawaii Kai for lunch and snacks. On December 26, 2008 Barack Obama and his two daughters go to the Koko Marina mall in Hawaii Kai for lunch and snacks. On December 26, 2008 Barack Obama's family and friends go to the Koko Marina mall in Hawaii Kai for lunch and snacks.
December 26, 2008
Obama and children
on way to mall.		 December 26, 2008
Obama greets onlookers
at Koko Marina Mall.		 December 26, 2008
Obama family at counter
in Hawaii Kai mall.		 December 26, 2008
Obama talks as kids eat
shaved ice treats.		 December 26, 2008
Obama family has
lunch at Hawaii mall.
Barack Obama leaves Kokonuts Shaved Ice with treat. On December 26, 2008 Barack Obama's family and friends go to the Koko Marina mall in Hawaii Kai for lunch and snacks. Honolulu police car in front of Barack Obama's vacation compound just before heavy rain and lightning knocked out power to the island of Oahu. Obama's compound was without power for 11 hours. On December 26, 2008 Barack Obama's family and friends go to the Koko Marina mall in Hawaii Kai for lunch and snacks. Downtown Honolulu suffers a blackout after heavy rain and lightning knocked out power to the island of Oahu. Over 900,000 island residents were without power. Obama's compound was without power for 11 hours. Barack Obama gives the "shaka" sign after workout at Semper Fit gym on US Marine Corps Base in Kailua on December 27, 2008.
Barack Obama's vacation compound runs on generators after heavy rain and lightning knocked out power to the island of Oahu. Over 900,000 island residents were without power. Obama's compound was without power for 11 hours. Barack Obama greets the crowd after workout at Semper Fit gym on US Marine Corps Base in Kailua on December 27, 2008.
December 26, 2008
Obama with treat from
Kokonuts Shaved Ice.		 December 26, 2008
Obama's Compound
and Oahu in Blackout.		 December 26, 2008
Obama laughs at lunch
with family and friends.		 December 27, 2008
Overnight blackout &
Obama mingles in Kailua.		 December 27, 2008
Obama gives the "shaka"
sign after leaving gym.
A stand-up paddler drifts in the canal near Barck Obama's beachfront vacation compound in Kailua, Hawaii on December 27, 2008. Hawaii police and Secret Service guard Barack Obama's beachfront vacation compound shown in the background on December 27, 2008. Barack Obama after workout at the Semper Fit gym on the Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Base on December 28, 2008. Barack Obama walks with family friend Eric Whitaker at Obama's vacation beach house on December 27, 2008. Barack Obama greets crowd after workout at the Semper Fit gym on the Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Base in Kailua, Hawaii on December 28, 2008.
A kayaker and a stand-up paddler enjoy a Saturday afternoon in the canal near Barck Obama's beachfront vacation compound in Kailua, Hawaii on December 27, 2008. Barack Obama walks with friend Eric Whitaker after workout at the Semper Fit gym on the Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Base in Kailua, Hawaii on December 28, 2008.
December 27, 2008
Paddler in canal near
Obama compound.		 December 27, 2008
Police and Secret Service
guard compound beach.		 December 28, 2008
Obama after workout at
Semper Fit gym.		 December 27/28, 2008
Friend Eric Whitaker at
beach house (top) & gym.		 December 28, 2008
Obama greets crowd
after leaving gym.
Barack Obama warms up on the golf driving range at the Mid Pacific Country Club in Kailua, Hawaii on December 29, 2008. Barack Obama re-attaches his Blackberry at the golf driving range at the Mid Pacific Country Club in Kailua, Hawaii on December 29, 2008. Barack Obama tees off on the tenth hole at the Mid Pacific Country Club in Kailua, Hawaii on December 29, 2008. Barack Obama gestures for quiet as players in his group play golf at the Mid Pacific Country Club in Kailua, Hawaii on December 29, 2008. Barack Obama tosses his golf ball as he walks between holes at the Mid Pacific Country Club in Kailua, Hawaii on December 29, 2008.
December 29, 2008
Obama at Mid Pacific Country Club in Kailua		 December 29, 2008
Obama re-attaches
Blackberry on golf range.		 December 29, 2008
Obama tees off on the
10th hole in Kailua.		 December 29, 2008
Obama singles for quiet
on the golf course.		 December 29, 2008
Barack Obama tosses
his golf ball.
Barack Obama leans after a missed putt on the 18th hole of the Mid Pacific Country Club in Kailua, Hawaii on December 29, 2008. Barack Obama attracts a crowd, watching him from the 18th hole wall at the Mid Pacific Country Club in Kailua, Hawaii on December 29, 2008. Barack Obama lifts a child from the crowd after playing a round of golf with Obama's friends at the Mid Pacific Country Club in Kailua, Hawaii on December 29, 2008. Barack Obama greets the crowd after playing a round of golf with Obama's friends at the Mid Pacific Country Club in Kailua, Hawaii on December 29, 2008. Barack Obama bows to the crowd after sinking a lengthy 18th hole putt. Obama played a round with friends at the Mid Pacific Country Club in Kailua, Hawaii on December 29, 2008.
December 29, 2008
Obama leans as he
misses 18th hole putt.		 December 29, 2008
Crowd on the 18th hole
wall watch Obama.		 December 29, 2008
Obama lifts child
from crowd after golf.		 December 29, 2008
Obama greets crowd
on the 18th hole.		 December 29, 2008
Obama bows after
sinking 18th hole putt.
Barack Obama greets the crowd after playing basketball at Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawaii on December 30, 2008. Barack Obama graduated from Honolulu's Punahou School in 1979. Barack Obama greets the crowd after playing basketball at Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawaii on december 30, 2008. Barack Obama graduated from Honolulu's Punahou School in 1979. Barack Obama hugs his daughter Malia at the entrance to the Honolulu Zoo on December 30, 2008. Barack Obama went to the Honolulu Zoo with family and friends. Barack Obama with his daughters Sasha and Malia at the entrance to the Honolulu Zoo on December 30, 2008. Barack Obama went to the Honolulu Zoo with family and friends. Barack Obama with his daughters and friends at the entrance to the Honolulu Zoo on December 30, 2008. Barack Obama went to the Honolulu Zoo with family and friends.
Barack Obama greets the crowd after playing basketball at Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawaii on December 30, 2008. Barack Obama graduated from Honolulu's Punahou School in 1979.
December 30, 2008
Obama greets crowd
after basketball.		 December 30, 2008
Obama plays ball at
Punahou school.		 December 30, 2008
Obama hugs Malia at
Honolulu Zoo entrance.		 December 30, 2008
Obama with Sasha and
Malia at Honolulu Zoo.		 December 30, 2008
Obama goes to zoo with
family and friends.
Barack Obama supporters hold We Love You sign outside Barack Obama's family vacation compound in Hawaii on December 30, 2008. Barack Obama waves to crowd after workout at the Semper Fit gym on the Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Base in Kailua, Hawaii on December 31, 2008. Barack Obama shakes hand with US Marine after workout at the Semper Fit gym on the Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Base in Kailua, Hawaii on December 31, 2008. Barack Obama lifts child from crowd after workout at the Semper Fit gym on the Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Base in Kailua, Hawaii on December 31, 2008. December 31, 2008 photo of the exclusive Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington DC. Barack Obama and his family will move to the hotel across from the White House on January 15, 2009 because the the White House guest house, Blair House, remains booked by the Bush administration.
Protesters denouncing Israeli air strikes in Gaza hold "Free Palestine" banner outside Barack Obama's family vacation compound in Hawaii on December 30, 2008.
December 30, 2008
Banners outside Obama's
Hawaii vacation home.		 December 31, 2008
Obama waves after
Semper Fit gym workout.		 December 31, 2008
Obama greets soldier
outside marine base gym.		 December 31, 2008
Obama lifts child from
crowd after gym workout.		 December 31, 2008
Hay-Adams Hotel where
Obama family to stay.
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