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Obama Celebrates Birthday with Helen Thomas

HeadlineAug 05, 2009

And two birthdays were celebrated at the White House Tuesday. President Obama turned forty-eight, and veteran correspondent Helen Thomas turned eighty-nine. Obama surprised Thomas by singing “Happy Birthday.” Thomas reportedly wished for world peace and healthcare reform.

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