How to Write To The President of the United States

The United States White House, home of the President

With President Obama trying to open up the White House and make his administration more accessible to the public it is a great time to write or call the White House with your ideas, concerns and questions. It doesn't matter if you are a Republican or Democrat, it just matters that you are a US citizen and you have a right to voice your opinion. Don't be afraid to write to the White House, someone will see your letter and hopefully you can make a small impact. Contacting the President and his administration is better than doing nothing.

Instructions

1. Don't rush into your letter to President Obama or other staff members at the White House. Think about what you want to say and do some research that may support your questions, concerns or ideas.

2. Make sure you write a concise letter, when you write to the US President. A concise well thought out letter is more likely to make an impact on the person that reads it and thus more likely to be shown to others, maybe even President Obama.

3. Format your letter to the President correctly. The right way to address the President is: Dear Mr President or Dear Mr. President Obama.

4. Keep your letter to the President kind and professional, even if you are unhappy about something. This relates to step 1. By thinking out your letter in advance and supporting your ideas or concerns and writing them in a professional manner, your letter is more likely to be taken seriously.

5. Decide the exact way you want send a letter to the US President. You can contact the President at the White House in three different ways. The first way to write the President is via the White House website. I have included a link to the White House contact page in the resources below. The second way to write to the President is by sending a letter by post. The address is: The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20500. The third way to contact the White House is by telephone. You can call the main switchboard on 202-456-1414 or you can call the White House comment line on 202-456-1111.

Tips & Warnings

• Think about what you want to write

• Write a clear, concise and professional letter when writing to President Obama or any member of the White House staff.

• Do not write angrily, use inappropriate language or abusively. This will not get your voice heard. It is possible to express your concerns without being inappropriate.

Resources

• White House Contact - Write to the President