Barack Obama celebrates 55th birthday; pictures show how much he has aged since taking Presidency
Source: News Corp Australia Network:
August 5, 2016 at 08:15
US President Barack Obama just celebrated his 55th birthday.
The occasion marked his last birthday in office, as he prepares to handover the reins in November.
Word has it Mr Obama marked the big occasion with a night on the town.
He and his family dined at one of his favourite Italian restaurants, Fiola Mare, on the Georgetown waterfront.
The White House launched a card online that the public can sign. Click here.
The President and his family are leaving the White House tomorrow for their summer vacation.
They’ll spend about half of August on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.
Did someone say a vacation — he’ll need it!
A look back at pictures of Mr Obama since his inauguration in 2009 til’ now show just how much the Presidency has aged him.
Back then he was a fresh-faced man with thick, black hair and endless enthusiasm. Today the plumpness in his cheeks has worn off and his hair has quickly turned to grey.
See for yourself in the series of photos below.
2009: Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th president of the United States.Source:Supplied
2010: Still looking fresh-faced Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle.Source:Supplied
2013: Barack Obama is sworn in as President for his second term.Source:Supplied
2014: Only two more years to go in office ...Source:Supplied
2015: A year away from leaving ... but hey, who’s counting?Source:Supplied
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