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How to Request a Birthday Greeting From President Barack Obama

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By Sharon Meier
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If you or someone you know is turning 80 plus -our President Barack Obama will send them a personalized Birthday Greeting. My mother received one when she turned 80 and it was one of her most cherished gifts. Don't miss this opportunity to receive this very unique gift for seniors. After all, you do have to live to be 80 to receive the Presidential Birthday Greeting. Follow the guidelines below to request a birthday greeting for yourself or a loved one.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1
    United States Citizen
     
    United States Citizen

    Requirements
    You must be an United States Citizen to receive a personalized birthday greeting from our president.

  2. Step 2
    Seniors Over 80
     
    Seniors Over 80

    Age Requirement
    Requests for birthday cards must be for someone turning 80 or older. The birthday request should be made at least six weeks before their birthday.

    NOTE: The Obama White House Greeting office has been swamped with requests for Presidential Greetings due to the historic value of this administration. The requests may take several months to receive.

  3. Step 3
     

    Information Needed
    Provide the information that is needed to receive the birthday greeting.
    Name of honoree(s).
    Address of honoree(s).
    (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Miss).
    Date (month, day, year) of birth.
    Requestor's name and daytime phone number

  4. Step 4

    Mail your requests to:
    The White House
    Attn: Greetings Office
    Washington, D.C. 20502-0039

  5. Step 5

    Watch your mailboxes. The White House will send out your Birthday Greeting about 14 days before your birthday.

  6. Step 6
    Picture Frame
     
    Picture Frame

    Select a nice frame for your official greeting and display it proudly. Your personalized birthday greeting from Barack Obama will be something that you will cherish forever.

  7. Step 7

    Be sure to send your requests six weeks or more before the date of your birthday. You can also receive Presidential greetings for 50 Plus Anniversaries, Baby's Birth, Weddings, Eagle Scout Award, Girl Scout Gold Award,Bar / Bat Mitzvah or equivalent.

Tips & Warnings
  • Mail your requests six weeks before the date of your birthday.
  • The Obama White House Greeting office has been swamped with requests for Presidential Greetings due to the historic value of this administration. The requests may take several months to receive.

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jull14 said

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on 5/26/2009 Fantastic, I will do this for my dad. Great article

mayreach said

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on 5/26/2009 What a great idea! Thanks for sharing it. May

fsanz said

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on 4/14/2009 I didnt know this... anyways good to know...thanks

ttbirdie said

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on 4/11/2009 Great info, I had an idea, thanks 5*

apalmer said

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on 3/15/2009 This is great! I will keep this in my favs for anyone I know that is turning 80! I wish I knew this while my grandparents were alive. 5*

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