A section of a highway in Los Angeles has been named after former president Barack Obama. Signs on a stretch of the State Route 134 from Glendale, through Eagle Rock and to Pasadena were unveiled on Thursday. Mr Obama attended college in Eagle Rock from 1979 to 1981 and lived in Pasadena, according to Time. The tribute to the president was signed into state law in September 2017. California is one of the nation’s most liberal states with locals giving Hilary Clinton 61 percent of the vote against Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election, USA Today reports. It’s not the first location named after the former president. Last year, a section of the Interstate 55 in Illinois was named Barack Obama Presidential Expressway. While a road in the Tanzanian city of Dar es Salaam was renamed in honour of his visit in 2013. And more bizarrely, an extinct lizard was handed the name Obamadon gracilis in tribute to the president. Earlier this week, a video of Mr Obama playing … [Read more...] about Main section of highway in Los Angeles is named after Barack Obama
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Lin-Manuel Miranda releases Hamilton song remix featuring Barack Obama
Life by Press Association December 21, 2018, 7:02 am FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Lin-Manuel Miranda has released a remixed version of a song from his hit musical Hamilton featuring Barack Obama. The Mary Poppins Returns star has been treating fans to a new Hamilton-themed song each month as part of his HamilDrop series. On Thursday, Miranda released the final song of the year, titled One Last Time (44 Remix). Former US president Mr Obama provides a spoken interlude for the song, which originally featured in Act Two of Hamilton. In the remixed version, Mr Obama, who was the 44th president, recites a portion of George Washington’s farewell address from 1796. Washington was the first president of the US. The address is considered one of the most important documents in the country’s history and was published as Washington neared his second term in office before retiring. The cast of Hamilton … [Read more...] about Lin-Manuel Miranda releases Hamilton song remix featuring Barack Obama
Barack Obama dressed up as Santa to deliver gifts at a children’s hospital
Barack Obama dressed up as Santa to deliver gifts at a children’s hospital BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Former US president Barack Obama delighted patients and staff at a children’s hospital, donning a Santa hat to deliver gifts. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/viral/barack-obama-dressed-up-as-santa-to-deliver-gifts-at-a-childrens-hospital-37644426.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/viral/article37644423.ece/eb41e/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_46ac9a4c-835d-491f-9fe1-d6849f05388e_1 Email Former US president Barack Obama delighted patients and staff at a children’s hospital, donning a Santa hat to deliver gifts. The official Twitter account for the Children’s National, a hospital in Washington DC, shared a video of the trip with the caption: “Thank you @BarackObama for making our day so much brighter. “Your surprise warmed our hallways and put smiles on everyone’s faces! “Our patients loved your company… and your … [Read more...] about Barack Obama dressed up as Santa to deliver gifts at a children’s hospital
Heartwarming moment Barack Obama dresses as Santa to surprise sick kids in hospital with presents and hugs
THIS is the heartwarming moment Barack Obama dresses up as Santa Claus to surprise sick kids in hospital with presents and hugs. The former President arrived carrying a sack of toys and merrily sang carols during a special visit to the sick children at the Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. Obama greeted hundreds of doctors, nurses, and hospital workers before belting out the lyrics to We Wish You a Merry Christmas with the starstruck crowd. Trump's predecessor then made the rounds through the hospital to hand-deliver remote-control cars, nail polish, jigsaw puzzles and Hot Wheels sets. In the video captured of the highly-anticipated visit, Obama says: "I just want to say thank you to all of you guys, we had a chance to talk to some of the wonderful kids and their families. "At a time that obviously is tough for folks, as a dad of two girls, you know, I can only imagine. "In that situation, to have nurses and staff and doctors and people who are caring for them, and … [Read more...] about Heartwarming moment Barack Obama dresses as Santa to surprise sick kids in hospital with presents and hugs
Barack Obama makes Christmas visit to children’s hospital
Christal Hayes USA TODAY Published 8:02 PM EST Dec 19, 2018 WASHINGTON - Former President Barack Obama made a Christmas stop at a children's hospital in the nation's capital on Wednesday, bringing along with him a sack of toys. Wearing a red Santa hat, the 44th president stopped by Washington Children’s National Health System and hauled a red and white bad filled with toys as he visited with sick children. Families, children and staff members at the hospital in northwest DC greeted the president with a rendition of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." "I just want to say thank you to all of you guys," Obama told staff members. "I got a chance to talk to some of the wonderful kids and their families and at a time that obviously is tough for folks. As a dad of two girls, I can only imagine in that situation to have nurses, staff, and doctors and people who are caring for them, and looking after them, and listening to them, and just there for them and … [Read more...] about Barack Obama makes Christmas visit to children’s hospital