President Barack Obama is celebrating his 50th birthday today in Chicago, but last night, he was greeted by former White House Chief of Staff and newly elected Chi-Town mayor Rahm Emanuel at a birthday-themed fundraiser.
Another Chicago native also joined Obama at his fundraiser: Academy Award winning singer Jennifer Hudson.
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Obama’s 50th birthday comes days after he reached a deal with Republicans to raise the nation’s debt ceiling and avoided a government default.
He even joked saying, “By the time I wake up, I’ll have an email from AARP asking me to call President Obama and tell him to protect Medicare.”
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Obama was born Aug. 4, 1961, he’s the third U.S. president who belongs to the baby boom generation, a population of more than 76 million. Bill Clinton was the first, followed by George W. Bush.
Take a look at how it went down last night!
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Jennifer Hudson and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel were among guests at Obama’s fundraiser.
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President Barack Obama speaks to supporters during a fundraiser at the Aragon Ballroom.
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President Barack Obama speaks to supporters during a fundraiser at the Aragon Ballroom.
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President Barack Obama (L) greets singer Jennifer Hudson (C) during a fundraiser at the Aragon Ballroom.
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President Barack Obama greets supporters during a fundraiser at the Aragon Ballroom.
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Singer Jennifer Hudson and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel were among guests at one fundraiser.
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Obama and his White House staff getting their grub on at the Capitol Hill restaurant chomping down on some burgers and fries.
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Obama orders a plateful of cheeseburgers and fries.
