President Obama turns 49
2010-08-05 02:44:14 GMT2010-08-05 10:44:14 (Beijing Time)
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U.S. President Barack Obama reacts as guests congratulate his 49th birthday during an event at the East Room of the White House in Washington D.C., capital of the United States, Aug. 4, 2010. (Xinhua/Zhang Jun)
U.S. President Barack Obama reacts as guests congratulate his 49th birthday during an event at the East Room of the White House in Washington D.C., capital of the United States, Aug. 4, 2010. (Xinhua/Zhang Jun)
U.S. President Barack Obama steps aboard Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington, August 4, 2010. On his 49th birthday, Obama is travelling to Chicago for an overnight trip. (Reuters Photo)
White House and Air Force staff carry clothes and personal bags belonging to U.S. President Barack Obama, along with Bo the Presidential dog (L), on a wet tarmac at Chicago's O'Hare Airport, August 4, 2010 upon their arrival on Air Force One. On his 49th birthday, Obama travelled to Chicago for an overnight trip. (Reuters Photo)
U.S. President Barack Obama walks with Chief of Staff Rahm Emmanuel and Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett towards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, August 4, 2010. (Reuters Photo)
U.S. President Barack Obama reacts as guests congratulate his 49th birthday during an event at the East Room of the White House in Washington D.C., capital of the United States, Aug. 4, 2010.