List of presidential trips made by Barack Obama (2009)
Country/ U.S. state Areas visited Dates Details
New Jersey Camden , Newark November 1 President Obama was supporting the unsuccessful re-election campaign of Governor Jon Corzine . In Newark , he drew a crowd of approximately 11,000
Wisconsin Madison November 4 President Obama traveled to Wright Middle School in Madison , Wisconsin to discuss America 's public education strategies with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
Texas Killeen November 10 President Obama traveled to Fort Hood outside Killeen , Texas , to speak at a memorial for the victims of the Fort Hood shooting
Virginia Arlington County November 11 President Obama traveled to the Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day , laying a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknowns
Alaska Anchorage November 12 President Obama made a brief trip to Elmendorf Air Force Base , speaking to military personnel there while en route to Tokyo
Japan Tokyo November 13-14 The trip was the first stop on a four-nation tour of Asia . While in Japan , President Obama met with Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama . Obama also visited the Tokyo Imperial Palace , meeting with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko , and made a speech at the Suntory Hall in Tokyo
Singapore Singapore November 14-15 The trip was the second stop on a four-nation tour of Asia . Obama was attending the APEC summit meeting . While in Singapore , Obama took part in bilateral meetings with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
China Shanghai , Beijing November 15-18 The third stop on a four-nation tour of Asia . In Shanghai , President Obama met with Shanghai Party Secretary Yu Zhengsheng and Mayor Han Zheng . He also took part in a town-hall style meeting with Chinese students , addressing a range of issues such as internet censorship and U.S. arms deals with Taiwan . In Beijing , Obama took part in a bilateral meeting with President Hu Jintao , and met with Premier Wen Jiabao . Obama also met briefly with his half brother Mark Ndesandjo , and visited various cultural sights ; these included the Forbidden City and part of the Great Wall of China
South Korea Seoul , Osan November 18-19 The trip was the final stop on a four-nation tour of Asia . President Obama met with President Lee Myung-bak at the Blue House , discussing such issues as the inactive South Korea - United States Free Trade Agreement . Obama also met with American soldiers stationed at Osan Air Base
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This is a list of presidential trips made by Barack Obama during 2009, the first year of his presidency as the 44th President of the United States. Following his inauguration on January 21, 2009, Obama traveled to 22 different states internationally, in addition to many more trips made domestically within the United States. This list excludes trips made within Washington, D.C., the U.S. federal capital in which the White House, the official residence and principal workplace of the President, is located. Additionally excluded are trips to Camp David, the country residence of the President, and to the private home of the Obama family in Kenwood, Chicago.