Obama´s first year - from Inauguration to Decoration

Obama sworn in as 44th U.S. president

Barack Obama has been sworn in as the 44th president of the United States on the west front of the US Capitol.

U.S. President Obama marks 100 days in office

U.S. President Barack Obama is giving his administration the thumbs-up for the first 100 days in office.

Pleased not satisfied

Obama at 100 Days

US President unveils new financial plan

The Obama plan would give new powers to the Federal Reserve to oversee the entire financial system.

Obama, Medvedev sign nuclear deal

US President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev have inked a preliminary nuclear deal at a Moscow summit.

US global image improves under Obama

Positive opinions about the US have returned to levels not seen since before George W. Bush took office in 2001.

Obama signs US$680 bln defense bill

U.S. President Barack Obama has signed into law a 680 billion dollar defense budget for the 2010 fiscal year.

Obama seeks greater Asian engagement

In a major speech in Tokyo, US President Barack Obama has pledged to pursue greater engagement with Asia, pragmatic cooperation with China and a push for deeper trade ties with the region.

Obama unveils new strategy in Afghanistan

After 3-month strategy review, US President Barack Obama has finally announced that 30,000 more US troops will be deployed to Afghanistan by next summer.

Obama announces plan to boost economy

US President Barack Obama has set out fresh plans to rejuvenate the US economy, vowing to create new jobs and lay the foundation for robust growth.

US extends bailout plan until October

The US has extended its 700-billion dollar financial bailout program until October. The administration insists the bailout fund is still needed to prevent further economic turmoil.

Obama pushes for healthcare reform

US Senate Democrats passed a landmark health care bill on Thursday. The reforms will introduce near-universal health coverage for the first time in US history. A move that could define Barack Obama´s presidency.

Face terror plot

Barack Obama was accused of slipping up on national security, after the failed Christmas day attack.

Obama receives Nobel Peace Prize

US President Barack Obama has formally accepted his Nobel Peace Prize during a ceremony in Oslo, Norway.
Obama acknowledged his critics who argued he had not done enough to deserve the prize.
He said that people must accept "the hard truth" that violence cannot be eradicated and nations sometimes must wage war to protect their citizens from evil regimes or terrorism.