Timeline of the Barack Obama presidency (2015) explained
The following is a timeline of the presidency of Barack Obama, from January 1 to December 31, 2015. For his time as president-elect, see the presidential transition of Barack Obama; for a detailed account of his first months in office, see first 100 days of Barack Obama's presidency; for a complete itinerary of his travels, see list of presidential trips made by Barack Obama.
January
- January 3 – The 114th United States Congress convenes with the Republican Party is retaining their majority in the House of Representatives and controlling the Senate.
- January 3 – John Boehner is re-elected Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
- January 6 – President Obama holds a bilateral meeting with President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico.[1] Later in the day the President meets with the National Governors Association's top two officers, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and Utah Gov. Gary Herbert, laying out an agenda for the federal government.[2]
- January 7 – The President makes remarks about the multiple terrorist attacks in France.[3]
- January 9 – President Obama proposed the Free Community College Plan making two years of community college free for those willing to work for it.[4]
- January 12 − The President honors the 2014 NBA Champions the San Antonio Spurs.[5]
- January 15- Secretary of State John Kerry holds a meeting with the Prime Minister of Bulgaria Boyko Borisov in Sofia. They discuss energy projects, EU-Russia relations and other issues.
- January 16 – President Obama holds a bilateral meeting and a press conference with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom.[6]
- January 19 − The President & First Lady honor Martin Luther King Jr. at the Boys & Girls Club in Washington, D.C., as their Day of Service.[7]
- January 20 – President Obama delivers his annual State of the Union Address before a joint session of Congress.[8]
- January 22 – President Obama holds a live interview with YouTube personalities Bethany Mota, GloZell Green and Hank Green.[9]
- January 23 − President Obama meets with Otto Perez Molina, President of Guatemala, Juan Orlando Hernández, President of Honduras, and Salvador Sanchez Ceren, President of El Salvador. Later that day, the President delivers remarks at the U.S. Conference of Mayors.[10]
- January 27 − President Obama meets with Kailash Satyarthi, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014.[11] Later that day, the President and King Salman of Saudi Arabia hold a bilateral meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.[12]
February
March
- March 2 – The President participates in a video conference with British Prime Minister David Cameron, French President Francois Hollande, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, and European Council President Donald Tusk to discuss Ukraine and global security.[24]
- March 3 – President Obama signs H.R. 240, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 into law.[25]
- March 9 – The President holds a bilateral meeting with European Council President Donald Tusk. The President also signs Executive Order 13692 - Blocking the property and suspending entry of certain persons that are contributing to the situation in Venezuela.[26] [27]
- March 17 – President Obama holds a bilateral meeting with Taoiseach of Ireland, Enda Kenny.[28]
- March 19 – The President signs an executive order, Planning for Sustainability in the Next Decade.[29] Later that day, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall meet with the President in the White House.[30]
- March 24 – President Obama holds a bilateral meeting and a press conference with President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan.[31]
- March 31 – The President signs a Memorandum of Disapproval on S.J.Res.8, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation case procedures.[32]
April
May
- May 8 − President Obama delivers a commencement address for the graduating class at Lake Area Technical Institute, one of the top community colleges in the nation, in Watertown, South Dakota.[48]
- May 12 – President Obama speaks at Georgetown University to the Catholic Evangelical Leadership Summit on the topic of "Overcoming Poverty".[49]
- May 13 – President Obama holds a bilateral meeting with Crown Prince Muhammad bin Nayef of Saudi Arabia and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia[50]
- May 13–14 – President Obama and Heads of Delegations of the Gulf Cooperation Council and members of the President's Cabinet meet at Camp David.[51]
- May 15 – President Obama delivers remarks at the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service at the U.S. Capitol.[52]
- May 15 – President Obama visited the Real-Time Tactical Operational Intelligence Center in Camden, New Jersey.[53]
- May 19 – The Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu National Blue Alert Act of 2015 was signed by the President.[54]
- May 29 − The President delivers the keynote address at the United States Coast Guard Academy Commencement Exercises in New London, Connecticut.[55]
- May 21 – President Obama meets with Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi to assure him of U.S. support.[56]
- May 25 – President Obama lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and delivers Memorial Day remarks.[57] [58]
- May 26 − President Obama holds a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg at the White House to discuss the impact of Russia’s actions, the European security environment, NATO’s efforts and the ongoing Resolute Support Mission to assist the Afghan National Security Forces.[59]
June
July
August
- August 3 − The President delivers remarks at the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI).[80]
- August 3 – President Obama and the Environment Protection Agency announced the Clean Power Plan to cut carbon pollution from existing power plants by 32% by the year 2030.[81]
- August 4 – President Obama holds a bilateral meeting with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon of the United Nations.[82]
- August 6 – President Obama delivers remarks to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act at the White House.[83]
- August 5 − The President delivers remarks on the nuclear deal reached with Iran at the American University in Washington, DC.[84]
- August 7 – President Obama signs the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Jerry Peak Wilderness Additions Act.[85]
- August 7 – President Obama begins his 17-day vacation on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.[86]
- August 24 – President Obama delivers remarks at the National Clean Energy Summit in Las Vegas, Nevada.[87]
- August 27 – President Obama visits New Orleans to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.[88]
September
- September 1 – President Obama becomes the first sitting president to visit the Arctic Circle when he visits Kotzebue, Alaska, during a conference of ministers and officials from Arctic nations to highlight changes to the Arctic region caused by climate change.[89]
- September 4 – President Obama holds a bilateral meeting with King Salman of Saudi Arabia.[90]
- September 7 – President Obama gives a speech at the Greater Boston Labor Council’s annual Labor Day Breakfast.[91]
- September 22 – President Obama greets Pope Francis as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews.[92]
- September 23 – President Obama welcomes Pope Francis to the White House and, later that day, the Pope spoke about climate change and immigration.[93]
- September 25 – The President welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House for a state visit.
- September 25 – The Obamas host a state dinner at the White House for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- September 28 – President Obama addresses the United Nations General Assembly. Afterward, the President holds a bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia.
- September 29 – President Obama holds a bilateral meeting with President Raúl Castro of Cuba.
- September 29 – President Obama holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi of Iraq.
- September 29 – President Obama holds a bilateral meeting with President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan.
October
- October 7 – President Obama holds a bilateral meeting with President Joachim Gauck of Germany.
- October 9 – President Obama meets with the families of victims of the 2015 Umpqua Community College shooting, then flew to Seattle for the Democratic National Committee roundtable.[94] /
- October 15 – President Obama holds a reception for the 25th anniversary of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics.[95]
- October 16 – President Obama holds a bilateral meeting and a press conference with President Park Geun-hye of South Korea.[96]
- October 22 – President Obama participates in a community forum on drug abuse in Charleston, West Virginia.[97]
- October 22 – President Obama holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan.[98]
- October 28 – Prince Harry meets with President Obama in the White House.[99]
- October 29 – Paul Ryan is elected Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
November
- November 2 − President Obama delivers remarks on criminal justice reform at the Rutgers University campus in Newark.[100]
- November 6 − President Obama announces the State Department's rejection of the proposed Keystone Pipeline.[101]
- November 9 − President Obama holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.[102]
- November 12 − President Obama awards a Medal of Honor to Retired Army Captain Florent Groberg for his efforts in attempting to thwart a suicide bomber in Kunar Province, Afghanistan in August 2012.[103]
- November 13 − President Obama comments on the attacks in Paris.[104]
- November 15 − President Obama participates in the 2015 G-20 Antalya summit in Antalya, Turkey.[105]
- November 17 − President Obama meets with the Philippine Navy in Manila, Philippines, tours the BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PF-15) that was donated by the U.S. Coast Guard to the Philippine Navy in 2011, and announces the U.S. government's donation of the RV Melville and the USCGC Boutwell (WHEC-719) to the Navy.[106]
- November 18 − President Obama participates in the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Manila.[107]
- November 21 − President Obama participates in the Tenth East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[108]
- November 24 − President Obama holds a bilateral meeting and a press conference with President François Hollande of France.[109]
- November 24 − President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 Americans, including filmmaker Steven Spielberg, musicians Gloria and Emilio Estefan, singer James Taylor, composer Stephen Sondheim, violinist Itzhak Perlman, and actress-singer Barbra Streisand.[110]
- November 30 − President Obama participates in the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris.[111]
December
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Notes and References
- Web site: Press Secretary. Remarks by President Obama and President Nieto of Mexico after Bilateral Meeting. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 6 January 2015 . 24 February 2015.
- Web site: Cortez. Marjorie. Herbert meets with Obama during Governors Association meetings in DC. ksl.com. KSL. 6 September 2015.
- Web site: Remarks by the President on the Terrorist Attacks in Paris. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 7 January 2015 . 6 June 2015.
- Web site: The President Proposes to Make Community College Free for Responsible Students for 2 Years. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 8 January 2015 . 6 September 2015.
- Web site: Livingston. Abby. President Obama Honors San Antonio Spurs. texastribune.org. 12 January 2015 . The Texas Tribune. 6 September 2015.
- Web site: Press Secretary. Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 16 January 2015 . 24 February 2015.
- Web site: Jackson. David. Obama commemorates Martin Luther King Day. usatoday.org. USA Today. 6 September 2015.
- Web site: 2015 State of the Union Address. c-span.org. C-SPAN. 6 September 2015.
- Web site: News Desk. Glozell Green, Betty Mota and Hank Green interview President Obama. www.pbs.org/newshour. 22 January 2015 . PBS. 24 February 2015.
- Web site: President Obama Delivers Remarks to the U.S. Conference of Mayors. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 6 September 2015.
- Web site: Kailash Satyarthi Meets Barack Obama, Seeks Friendship to End Child Slavery. ndtv.com. ND-TV. 6 September 2015.
- News: Obama visits Saudi Arabia's new King Salman. BBC News . 27 January 2015 . 6 September 2015.
- Web site: Remarks by the President Honoring 2014 Stanley Cup Champions the L.A. Kings and 2014 MLS Cup Champions the L.A. Galaxy. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 2 February 2015 . 6 September 2015.
- Web site: Press Secretary. Remarks by President Obama and His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordon. www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office. The White House. 24 February 2015.
- News: President Obama Proposes 2016 Budget. National Priorities Project. 2017-04-20. en-us.
- Web site: Press Secretary. Remarks by President Obama and Chancellor Merkel in a joint press conference. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 9 February 2015 . 24 February 2015.
- Web site: President Obama provides an update on the US-led response to Ebola. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 24 February 2015.
- Web site: Kuhnhenn. Jim. Obama signs Clay Hunt suicide prevention Act. www.militarytimes.com. 12 February 2015 . The Military Times. 10 March 2015.
- Web site: Chabrow. Eric. Schwartz. Matthew. Obama to Issue Cybersecurity Executive Order. bankinfosecurity.com. Bank Info Security. 10 March 2015.
- Web site: The president delivers a statement on ISIL. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 24 February 2015.
- Web site: Press Secretary. Pres. Obama addresses the National Governors Association. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 10 March 2015.
- Web site: Qatar's Emir meets Obama in first visit to the White House. www.thenational.ae. 24 February 2015 . The National. 10 March 2015.
- Web site: Miller. S.A.. Obama meets President Sirleaf of Liberia, cheers win against Ebola. www.washingtontimes.com/news. The Washington Times. 10 March 2015.
- Web site: Obama's videoconference with European leaders on the Ukraine. london.usembassy.gov. Embassy of the United States. 11 March 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402150810/http://london.usembassy.gov/obama483.html. 2 April 2015.
- Web site: Text of HR 240/114th Congress. www.congress.gov/bill. Congress.gov. 10 March 2015.
- Web site: Executive Order – Blocking Property and Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Venezuela. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 9 March 2015 . 11 March 2015.
- Web site: President Obama slaps sanctions on venezuela. moneycnn.com. 9 March 2015 . CNN Money. 6 June 2015.
- Web site: Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Kenny of Ireland at St. Patrick's Day Reception. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 17 March 2015 . 6 September 2015.
- Web site: Executive Order -- Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 19 March 2015 . 6 September 2015.
- Web site: A Royal Visit: Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall Visit the White House. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 19 March 2015 . 6 September 2015.
- Web site: Obama halts Afghanistan troop withdrawal . CNN . 24 March 2015 . 26 February 2021.
- Web site: The President signs Memorandum of Disapproval on Anti-Labor Bill. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 6 June 2015.
- Web site: Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Simpson-Miller of Jamaica After Bilateral Meeting. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 9 April 2015 . 6 September 2015.
- Web site: Remarks by President Obama in meeting with CARICOM. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 9 April 2015 . 6 June 2015.
- Web site: Remarks by President Obama and President Varela of Panama After Bilateral Meeting. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 10 April 2015 . 6 September 2015.
- Web site: Jervis. Rick. Cuba protests make waves at Panama summit. usatoday.com. USA Today.
- Web site: President Obama Meets with Iraqi Prime Minister. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 7 September 2015.
- Web site: Obama meets African leaders to pledge support for Ebola fight. upi.com. UPI. 7 September 2015.
- Web site: Program Integrity and Fraud and Abuse Provisions. nationallawreview.com. The National Law Review. 6 June 2015.
- Web site: President Obama Welcomes Italian Prime Minister Renzi to the White House. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 17 April 2015 . 7 September 2015.
- Web site: Korte. Gregory. Denying climate change erodes national security. usatoday.com. USA Today. 6 June 2015.
- Web site: U.A.E.'s Abu Dhabi Crown Prince meets with U.S. President Barack Obama. usuaebusiness.org. U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council. 7 September 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150925102637/http://usuaebusiness.org/2015/04/u-a-e-s-abu-dhabi-crown-prince-meets-with-u-s-president-barack-obama/. 25 September 2015.
- Web site: The President honors the 2015 College Football Playoff National Champs. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 6 June 2015.
- Web site: Pres. Obama welcomes the Super Bowl Champs. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 23 April 2015 . 6 June 2015.
- Web site: Obama, Japanese Prime Minister Abe visit Lincoln Memorial. Washington Times. 5 September 2015.
- Web site: White House hosts Japan's Prime Minister Abe for State dinner. cnn.com. 28 April 2015 . CNN. 5 September 2015.
- Web site: Obama celebrates the National Teachers of the Year. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 5 June 2015.
- Web site: The President Speaks to the Lake Area Tech Class of 2015. National Archives. whitehouse.gov.
- Web site: Obama at Georgetown. georgetownuniversity.edu. 8 May 2015 . Georgetown University. 4 June 2015.
- Web site: We hold extraordinary respect for Saudi King Salman. alarabiya.net. Al Arabiya News. 4 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150605195539/http://english.alarabiya.net/en/perspective/features/2015/05/16/Obama-We-hold-extraordinary-respect-for-Saudi-King-Salman.htmlalarabiya.,news. 5 June 2015. dead.
- Web site: Pace. Julie. Obama offers Gulf Nations "ironclad" security cooperation. usnews.com. U.S. News & World Report. 4 June 2015.
- Web site: Jackson. David. Obama's day:Police Officers Memorial. usatoday.com. USA Today. 4 June 2015.
- Web site: THE LATEST: Obama in Camden. courierpostonline.com. Courier-Post. 7 September 2015.
- Web site: Text of Senate bill S.665. govtrack.us. 4 June 2015.
- Web site: A couple of things while you're here, Mr. President. theday.com. The Day. 7 September 2015.
- Web site: Malveaux. Suzanne. President Obama pledges aid to Tunisia. cnnpolitics.com. 21 May 2015 . CNN-Politics. 5 June 2015.
- Web site: The President Lays Wreath at Arlington National Cemetery. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 5 June 2015.
- Web site: President Obama Delivers Remarks at Arlington National Cemetery. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 5 June 2015.
- Web site: NATO Secretary General thanks President Obama for strong US leadership. nato.int. NATO. 7 September 2015.
- Web site: The President meets with the King of the Netherlands. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 5 June 2015.
- Web site: The President awards the Medal of Honor. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 5 June 2015.
- Web site: Obama honors World Series Champion San Francisco Giants. sports.yahoo.com. Yahoo. 5 June 2015.
- Web site: At the G7: President Obama's Trip to Germany. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 9 June 2015 . 7 September 2015.
- Web site: In Bavaria, Obama and Merkel take in the view. cnn.com. 8 June 2015 . CNN Politics. 9 September 2015.
- Web site: Obama, Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi After Their Meeting. iipdigital.usembassy.gov. IIP Digital. 9 September 2015.
- Web site: President Obama at U.S. Conference of Mayors. c-span.org. C-SPAN. 7 September 2015.
- News: Obama's Eulogy, Which Found Its Place in History. The New York Times . 3 July 2015 . 5 September 2015 . Kakutani . Michiko .
- Web site: Obama, Brazilian president visit King Memorial David. usatoday.com. USA Today. 5 September 2015.
- News: Obama hosts Brazil's Rousseff for talks at White House. July 1, 2015. Associated Press. The Blade. June 30, 2015.
- Web site: Statement by the President on the Re-Establishment of Diplomatic Relations with Cuba. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. July 2015 . 27 August 2015.
- Web site: Remarks by President Obama and General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong of Vietnam. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 7 July 2015 . 27 August 2015.
- Web site: The President Speaks at the White House Conference on Aging. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 7 September 2015.
- News: Eilperin. Juliet. Obama announces outlines of a nuclear deal: 'If Iran cheats, the world will know'. Washington Post. 27 August 2015.
- Web site: Remarks by President Obama and President Buhari of Nigeria Before Bilateral Meeting. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 20 July 2015 . 27 August 2015.
- Web site: The President Speaks on the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 7 September 2015.
- Web site: President Obama addresses VFW convention in Pittsburgh. wpxi.com. WPXI News. 7 September 2015.
- Web site: Obama returns to Kenya, reunites with father's family. chicagotribune.com. Chicago Tribune. 29 August 2015.
- Web site: Remarks by President Obama and President Kenyatta of Kenya Before Bilateral Meeting. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 25 July 2015 . 7 September 2015.
- Web site: Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn of Ethiopia in Joint Press Conference. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 27 July 2015 . 29 August 2015.
- Web site: The President Speaks at the YALI 2015 Summit. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 5 September 2015.
- Web site: Federal Registry, vol. 80, book 205. gpo.gov. National Archives and Register Administration. 18 November 2015.
- Web site: Remarks by the President and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon After Bilateral Meeting. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 4 August 2015 . 29 August 2015.
- News: On 50th anniversary of Voting Rights Act, Obama renews call for new legislation. The Washington Post. 29 August 2015.
- Web site: Remarks by the President on the Iran Nuclear Deal. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 5 August 2015 . 29 August 2015.
- Web site: President Obama Signs the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Jerry Peak Wilderness Additions Act. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 29 August 2015.
- News: Superville . Darlene . bama begins Martha's Vineyard vacation a day early . . 2015-08-07 . 2015-08-12 .
- Web site: The President Speaks at the National Clean Energy Summit. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 29 August 2015.
- Web site: Gregory. Korte. Celebrating New Orleans, Obama urges climate action. usatoday.com. USA Today. 27 August 2015.
- Web site: Ryan. John. President Obama's Alaska visit yields little regarding Arctic Ocean drilling. alaskapublic.org. 7 September 2015 . Alaska Public Media. 17 November 2015.
- News: Saudi king meets Obama amid concerns over Iran deal. BBC News . 4 September 2015 . 5 September 2015.
- News: Liptak . Kevin . Obama rips GOP candidates as anti-union . CNN . Cable News Network. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. . 2015-09-07 . 2015-09-08 .
- News: Baker . Peter . Ahmed . Azam . Yardley . Jim . Pope Francis Arrives in United States for First Visit . . 2015-09-22 . 2015-09-22 .
- News: Baker . Peter . Shear . Michael D. . Pope Francis, in Washington, Offers Vision for Church, and World . . 2015-09-23 . 2015-09-23 .
- News: Holmes . Kristen . Obama in Oregon: 'Strong feelings' about preventing next shooting . . 2015-10-10 . 2015-10-10 .
- News: Anderson . Stacy A. . Obama announces education commitments for Latino students . Bradenton Herald . Associated Press . 2015-10-15 . 2015-10-22 .
- News: Hirshfield Davis. Julie. Obama and South Korean Leader Emphasize Unity. The New York Times . 16 October 2015 . 19 November 2015.
- News: Ebert . Joel . Mixed reactions greet Obama at opioid abuse forum . . 2015-10-21 . 2015-10-22 .
- Web site: Readout of the President's Meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 22 October 2015 . 19 November 2015.
- News: Bicker. Laura. Prince Harry meets Barack Obama to promote Invictus Games. 19 November 2015. BBC News. 28 October 2015.
- Web site: Nixon. Ferlanda. President Obama Visits RU-N and Talks Criminal Justice Reform. Rutgers University–Newark. November 14, 2015. November 2, 2015.
- News: Barack Obama rejects Keystone XL pipeline citing 'national interest'. November 6, 2015. CBC News. Associated Press. November 7, 2015.
- News: Heller. Jeffrey. Obama, Netanyahu Set For First Meeting Since Iran Deal. November 9, 2015. The Huffington Post. Reuters. November 9, 2015.
- News: Scott. Eugene. Obama awards Medal of Honor to Army captain. November 14, 2015. CNN. November 13, 2015.
- Web site: Garunay. Melanie. President Obama Offers a Statement on the Attacks in Paris. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 13 November 2015 . 14 November 2015.
- Web site: Press Conference by President Obama -- Antalya, Turkey. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 16 November 2015 . 19 November 2015.
- News: PH to get 3rd Hamilton-class warship from US. November 18, 2015. Rappler. November 18, 2015.
- News: U.S. President Barack Obama arrives in Manila for APEC summit. November 23, 2015. CNN Philippines. November 17, 2015. November 23, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151123152103/http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2015/11/17/barack-obama-manila-apec-2015.html. dead.
- News: Latiff. Rozanna. Obama arrives in KL for three-day visit. November 23, 2015. New Straits Times. November 20, 2015.
- News: French President Hollande to meet Obama Nov. 24 in Washington, Putin in Moscow Nov. 26. https://web.archive.org/web/20151123232910/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/french-president-hollande-to-meet-obama-nov-24-in-washington-putin-in-moscow-nov-26/2015/11/17/f522a5fc-8d3a-11e5-934c-a369c80822c2_story.html. dead. November 23, 2015. November 23, 2015. The Washington Post. Associated Press. November 17, 2015.
- News: President Obama honors Willie Mays, Yogi Berra with Medal of Freedom. November 25, 2015. ESPN. Associated Press. November 24, 2015.
- News: Benac. Nancy. Obama: Climate pact an 'act of defiance' after Paris attacks. November 30, 2015. Times Union. Associated Press. November 30, 2015.
- News: San Bernardino attack: Obama to give rare Oval Office address. December 7, 2015. BBC News. December 7, 2015.
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- News: Garcia. Jon. Shapiro. Emily. Chiu. David. Obama Meets With Families of San Bernardino Shooting Victims. January 6, 2016. ABC News. American Broadcasting Company. December 19, 2015.
- Web site: President Obama Speaks to the Troops at Marine Corps Base in Hawaii. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. 6 January 2016.