The world’s most powerful man finally joined Facebook after Barack Obama signed up for the social media site.
Writing on his wall the US President, 54, said: “Hello, Facebook! I finally got my very own page.
“I hope you’ll think of this as a place where we can have real conversations about the most important issues facing our country – a place where you can hear directly from me, and share your own thoughts and stories. (You can expect some just-for-fun stuff, too.)”
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As part of introducing himself he posted a two minute 15 second video inviting his followers to join him for walk in his “backyard” at the White House.
He said despite the pressure of running the country he always tried to take a stroll in the grounds before heading for dinner.
He then made a plea to everyone to help with the environmental challenges now faced.
Barack Obama launches his personal Facebook page, with a guided tour of his backyardBackyard: The White House can be seen over the President's shoulder as he introduces himself on Facebook
President Obama added: “We’ve got to preserve this beautiful planet of ours for our kids and grandkids.
“And that means taking serious steps to address climate change once and for all.
“Now, we've made a lot of progress to cut carbon pollution here at home, and we're leading the world to take action as well.
“But we’ve got to do more. In a few weeks, I’m heading to Paris to meet with world leaders about a global agreement to meet this challenge. Obama warns people over the tough environmental challenges now facing the world during his Facebook video
“I hope you'll join me in speaking out on climate change and educating your friends about why this issue is so important.
At a time when nearly three in four adults online use Facebook, this feels like a great place to do it.
“If we're all in this together, I'm confident we can solve this and do right by future generations.”
Describing himself as a “Dad, husband, and 44th President of the United” he had more then 25,000 likes within minutes.
His profile picture shows on of him smiling while his main image is the President looking out to sea on a yacht.
Writing on his wall the US President, 54, said: “Hello, Facebook! I finally got my very own page.
“I hope you’ll think of this as a place where we can have real conversations about the most important issues facing our country – a place where you can hear directly from me, and share your own thoughts and stories. (You can expect some just-for-fun stuff, too.)”
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| Finally! US president Barack Obama launches personal Facebook page |
As part of introducing himself he posted a two minute 15 second video inviting his followers to join him for walk in his “backyard” at the White House.
He said despite the pressure of running the country he always tried to take a stroll in the grounds before heading for dinner.
He then made a plea to everyone to help with the environmental challenges now faced.
Barack Obama launches his personal Facebook page, with a guided tour of his backyardBackyard: The White House can be seen over the President's shoulder as he introduces himself on Facebook
President Obama added: “We’ve got to preserve this beautiful planet of ours for our kids and grandkids.
“And that means taking serious steps to address climate change once and for all.
“Now, we've made a lot of progress to cut carbon pollution here at home, and we're leading the world to take action as well.
“But we’ve got to do more. In a few weeks, I’m heading to Paris to meet with world leaders about a global agreement to meet this challenge. Obama warns people over the tough environmental challenges now facing the world during his Facebook video
“I hope you'll join me in speaking out on climate change and educating your friends about why this issue is so important.
At a time when nearly three in four adults online use Facebook, this feels like a great place to do it.
“If we're all in this together, I'm confident we can solve this and do right by future generations.”
Describing himself as a “Dad, husband, and 44th President of the United” he had more then 25,000 likes within minutes.
His profile picture shows on of him smiling while his main image is the President looking out to sea on a yacht.
