Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama smiles and waves as the crowd sings "Happy Birthday" to him before his speech at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Michigan, on August 4, 2008.
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Reporter Helen Thomas celebrates her 89th birthday with President Barack Obama, celebrating his 48th birthday, at the White House.
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President Barack Obama reacts as the audience sings "Happy Birthday" after he presented the 2010 Citizens Medals at the White House. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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Jazz musician Herbie Hancock, left, and members of OK-go are onstage as President Barack Obama celebrates his 50th birthday in Chicago in August 2011.
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President Barack Obama walking from Marine One upon his return to the White House in August 2012 following a visit to Camp David, Maryland, where he spent his 51st birthday.
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Obama turns 53 years old —
President Barack Obama waves as he returns to the White House where he kicked off his 52nd birthday weekend.
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President Barack Obama acknowledges early birthday wishes after making a statement at the White House on August 1. He turned 53 on the 4th.
