How to Contact the President

Share your thoughts with the leader of the free world.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Yellow Pages
• Fax Machines
• Telephones
• Internet Access
• Postage Stamps
• Envelopes
• Fountain Pens
• Notebook Papers
• Stationery
• Computers

1. Drop a line to the President at the White House at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C., 20500.

2. Write "President" before the President's name when addressing a letter to him or her.

3. Phone the President at [phone].

4. Fax the President at [phone].

5. Send electronic mail to the following address: [e-mail]. Visit the official White House Web site to find out more information about sending e-mail to the President.

Tips & Warnings

• Writing a letter is the most effective way to make yourself heard.
• Threats of any kind against the President are always taken very seriously and are punishable by fine or imprisonment under the United States Code.

[thedogshrink]

on 12/8/2008 Thanks for a good article! I wish there was a way to actually know the President reads your letter, but I understand he only has 24 hours in a day...:(

[dldietz09]

on 11/25/2008 To New President Obama I am a breader of American cocker spaniels in Pennsylvania and I would love to give you and your family a puppy for the Holidays.
Sincerely
Dawn

[vinuninan]

on 1/25/2007 i emailed him teling him about how i support him, even though he made some mistakes, because when it comes down he is still our president.

[beckagrady]

on 1/24/2007 I wrote him a short powerful message using "love" to conquere all problems.
Becka

on 11/22/2005 Don't expect the President to personally read your letter. He receives thousands of letters each day and millions each week. Only write if you have something relevent and important to say. ALWAYS say it in a nice manner. Try working the lower channels first.