<p>President Barack Obama and his family stepped off Marine One at 6:26 p.m. Friday at the Martha’s Vineyard Airport to begin a 16-day summer vacation on the Island.</p>
President Barack Obama stepped off Marine One at 6:26 p.m. at the Martha’s Vineyard Airport, to begin a 16-day vacation on the Island.
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama arrive on the Vineyard Friday.
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama arrive on the Vineyard Friday.
Accompanying the president were First Lady Michelle Obama and their daughter Sasha.
After stepping out of Marine One, the President and First Lady strode purposefully to a barrier set up at the edge of the tarmac, where they greeted a crowd of about 30 invited VIPs and well wishers. The first couple shook hands, smiled, and chatted briefly with the crowd. The airport arrival was otherwise closed to the public.
Also making the trip were National Security Adviser Susan Rice, and senior adviser Valerie Jarrett. The Obama family’s Portuguese water dogs, Sunny and Bo, also traveled to Martha’s Vineyard, but did not make an appearance at the airport.
President Obama greeted well-wishers at the airport.
President Obama greeted well-wishers at the airport.
Earlier, Air Force One touched down at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod at 5:50 p.m. U.S. Rep. Bill Keating and members of the Coast Guard and military were on hand to greet the President on the Cape.
The presidential party and traveling reporters boarded helicopters for the short ride to Martha’s Vineyard.
After greeting the well-wishers, the President and Mrs. Obama then climbed into a large black SUV, and traveled along with a motorcade of security and communications vehicles to Chilmark, where they arrived at their vacation home about 6:55 p.m. According to the White House, they will settle in for the night.
Mr. and Mrs. Obama and daughter Sasha after arriving on Cape Cod via Air Force One.
Mr. and Mrs. Obama and daughter Sasha after arriving on Cape Cod via Air Force One.
The first family, as they did last year, will stay at a private home off North Road.
Mr. Obama, a frequent visitor to Martha’s Vineyard before he was elected to the White House, has visited as president every year since 2009, with the exception of the summer of 2012 when he was locked in a reelection campaign.
If past vacations are any indication, Mr. Obama will keep a low profile during his time on the Island. No public events are scheduled. The White House has advised reporters that there are no public events scheduled during the Obamas’ vacation on Martha’s Vineyard.
They are expected to depart the Island on August 23.
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Mr. President. Dont forget.
Jane Santangelo Oak BluffsMr. President. Dont forget. Back Door Donuts....... Open late at night. Yum. Send secret service for them ....yum warm. Apple fritters too...ask anyone!
Wish I could be there to see
Jay Martin Indianapolis, IndianaWish I could be there to see one of the best Presidents ever.
Best President ever? Will you
Larry Simpson Lakeville MABest President ever? Will you still say that once when his most profound legacy will have been to equip a state sponsor of terrorism with nuclear weaponry to "wipe Israel off the face of the planet" and has publically stated a hatred of America?
How can he relax when ISIS is
DR Powers MassachusettsHow can he relax when ISIS is beheading people, 93 million Americans out of work, his clean air act will send one out of every 4 blacks and minorities into poverty. I would not ber able to go on vacation with this country such a mess.19 trillion debt. Food stamps up, country is divided. Obviously he just does not care.
93 million? Out of 203
Michael Anthony Auburn MA93 million? Out of 203 million U.S. Adults of working age (as of 2014)? So 46% of the adult working population is unemployed? Then who are all those people on the boat every weekend? Get your facts straight.
Interesting numbers - sounds
Island Mike MVInteresting numbers - sounds like a complete fabrication - the country's population is 318.9 million and unemployment is currently 8.2 million NOT 93 Million. Nice try - Get your figures straight. ( try Google )
Welcome Mr President !!!
Try the best coffee on the
Bon EdgartownTry the best coffee on the island at Behind The Bookstore Cafe in Edgartown. Be sure to ask for Misha.
Poppycock if i ever heard it
Resident EdgartownPoppycock if i ever heard it
Where were First Daughter
Christine Powers WalthamWhere were First Daughter Malia and the First Grandmother? D.C. in the summer is a hot, unpleasant place!
She came a few days earlier
Che Vineyard HavenShe came a few days earlier
He definitely needs a Time
Thomas -TisburyHe definitely needs a Time Out!
Failed liberal policies has brought us;
$18+ Trillion in debt
Record number of Blacks unemployed
Record number in poverty and growing
Record number out of work force
Slowest growth rate since the 70’s
Pathetic foreign policies
Illegal immigrants coming here at record numbers
Rampant crime in inner cities
Largest racial divide in the past 50 years
Enjoy your stay!
Give it a rest. Have a great
PMD Williamsville, NYGive it a rest. Have a great vacation, Mr. President and your family !
Welcome to one of the Best
Jessica Sawyer Oak BluffsWelcome to one of the Best Presidents ever. You have many fans here! Have a wonderful vacation. God bless you and your beautiful family.
I'll second that Thomas
I'll second that - EdgartownI'll second that Thomas However I might add, Record 93,770,000 Americans Not in Labor Force, participation Rate 38-Year Low and Record 56,209,000 Women Not Working! Talk about who's involved with the war on women!
What dont people get around here? Cant keep blaming Bush, global warming and the terrorists republicans!
Welcome to one of the Best
Mikey JuniorWelcome to one of the Best Presidents ever? Where do they come up with this stuff, what am I missing? Seeing some of the posted facts I cant understand why grownups think like they do. I just graduated and I have to wait one more months until I am able to even vote and I am scared out of my wits how things for look for me which is totally depressing and nobody seems to care. Everything we were promised was not at all true, who and what can we believe?
This is not the place for
Steve ChilmarkThis is not the place for cheap shot spewing of your politics.
WELCOME FIRST FAMILY!
Welcome back Mr. President!
Mike Oak BluffsWelcome back Mr. President! Please try to make it to the new bowling alley in Oak Bluffs to sign the large poster of yourself up on the wall. Would be great!
Steve, Chilmark --- "YOU CANT
Veteran - EdgartownSteve, Chilmark --- "YOU CANT HANDLE THE TRUTH"! Some us here on this small island happens to care deeply about the concerns we have and of the reality of the downfall of our country. If you choose not to see it, ignore it and refuse to admit to the bold facts put a sock in it. There is to much at stake concerning the safety, and survival for our nation and those of us who have served and have given greatly are effected the most watching it decline under this president. How did I guess Chilmark?
I hope the president has a
David EdgartownI hope the president has a nice time while he and his family are here. Just remember to be polite and share the roads, we live here too.
Saw Air Force one cruising in
Roland FalmouthSaw Air Force one cruising in for a landing. What a sight.
Dear Mr. President and first
Susan Desmarais Oak BluffsDear Mr. President and first family(including the four legged)
Welcome to this precious island. I was proud to vote for you twice and would do so again if I could. Thank you for your hard work and sacrifices. You add deserve some time together to relax and refresh.
I do take note that some of the haters are not from this island..just sayin! A lot of us are thrilled that you and your family choose the place we call home to vacation.
Be sure to stay away from the
Christine PowersBe sure to stay away from the Portuguese men-of-war at South Beach! Those jellyfish should be deported!
Thank you Vineyard Gazette
Suzie - San Luis Obispo Calif & ChappyThank you Vineyard Gazette for allowing people to express their negative feelings in your section here. We are not allowed to do this in CA where I am from and I have always felt out of place politically here when I come for a vacation at this time each year at my grandpas place.
I could not be more distressed for the lack of a better polite word what this president has done in a terrible way especially concerning our health care and the way my military family has been treated under his command. I have handicaps, I am a young woman, I have many family members in the military now and some have finished their tours of duty and all of us have suffered greatly under mr obama and that makes all of us very unhappy, very sad and hopeless.. Thank you for hopefully allowing me to express my opinion. Suzie.
Hope the First Family enjoy
anniebellieHope the First Family enjoy their vacation.
Welcome First Family! I wish
Jane Norton ChilmarkWelcome First Family! I wish you a restful and rejuvenating time here on the island.
In no way am I a fan of this
Matt New JerseyIn no way am I a fan of this President but it is nice to see a sitting President patronizing the same places I do. I would love to see him sign his portrait at the bowling alley. My family had a great time there this past July and can't wait to return. Love The Vineyard.
Welcome To the First Family..
Ron TisburyWelcome To the First Family....enjoy your stay on our island. And thanks for your support of The GLBT community!
Like the rest of us, the
Patty Daley Smithfield, VALike the rest of us, the President and his family deserve a break from the pressures of life and work. As a visitor to the island for over 25 years, I am honored that his family has chosen the Vineyard all these years, my most special place on Earth. An island where nature's beauty and regular hard working folks live harmoniously together in a wonderful dance.
Mr. Obama is the most
Peter Robb Holliston and Oak BluffsMr. Obama is the most divisive president since LBJ and Nixon; the most incompetent since Jimmy Carter. History will not be kind to him.
Welcome to you and your
Clara J Hargrave EdgartownWelcome to you and your family. Drop by our Saturday morning bridge session. 9:00 am coffee and doughnuts- 9:30 play. We are a summer club affiliated with the national American Bridge Association. Tell Michelle we eat only a half doughnut.
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