President Obama made history when he became the 44th president of the United States and the first African-American to occupy the Oval Office. With an inspiring campaign slogan of "Yes we can!" President Obama vowed to do things differently. Since his inauguration in January of 2009, he reads 10 letters every day sent to him by individuals around the country. If you would like to send President Obama a letter with a request, you can contact him via the Web, by postal mail or by fax.
- Skill level:
- Easy
Instructions
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Open your Web browser and navigate to the official White House website using the link provided in the Resources section below. Once there, click the "Contact" link.
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Type your information into the designated fields on the Web form. Scroll down to the "Message" field and type your comments and request in that section.
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Proofread your letter and correct any grammatical and spelling errors.
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Click on the box to opt in for email updates and/or request that someone reply to you about your letter.
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Enter the security code into the corresponding field and click "Submit." You'll receive a courtesy email from the White House confirming that your inquiry has been forwarded to President Obama.
Email Your Request via the Web
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Type or handwrite a letter with your request and address the document to President Obama.
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Place the letter into an envelope. Write your return address in the upper left corner and affix the correct postage. Address the letter to: The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500
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Put the letter in your mailbox with your outgoing mail or drop it off at your local post office.
Mail Your Request
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Compose a letter with your request and address the document to President Obama.
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Place the document into a fax machine. Follow the instructions on the fax machine for sending documents.
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Key in "202-456-2461" on the dial pad. Depending on the fax machine, you may need to dial "1" first.
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Press the "Send" button and wait for your document to be transmitted. The fax machine will confirm that the document has been sent successfully.
Fax Your Request
Tips and warnings
- Of course, there is no guarantee that your letter will be read by President Obama.
