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THE OBAMA FAMILY TOUR SLAVE CASTLE IN ACCRA, GHANA(video inside)

Monday, Jul 13 , 2009 10:03:am by admin FILED UNDER Barack Obama

obama-cape-coast-castle While in Ghana, President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama,  and daughters Sasha,8, and Malia,10, toured Cape Coast Castle, a former slave fort, in Cape Coast, Ghana, on July 11, 2009. This is what the President had to say about his tour of the former slave castle in regards to his daughters: “I think it was particularly important for Malia and Sasha who are growing up in such a blessed way to be reminded that history can take very cruel turns”

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The Obama family walk past traditional dancers as they participate in a departure ceremony at the airport in Accra, Ghana, Saturday, July 11, 2009.

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12 Comments to “THE OBAMA FAMILY TOUR SLAVE CASTLE IN ACCRA, GHANA(video inside)”

  • sepsep July 13, 2009 at 1:34 pm

    Never before seen, by me atleast a US president touring a slave Castle paying respects to the real holocaust was the transAtlantic slave trade. I am glad he and his family are seeing this.

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  • luvvieboo July 13, 2009 at 1:55 pm

    My favorite family. Look at Sasha, she look like she get into everything. I think the girls are ready to have some real fun, kiddies fun, like a fun park. It’s so heartwarming that the Obamas have visited alot of places in such a short time.

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  • Michella July 13, 2009 at 2:16 pm

    Its good to see the Obamas in the motherland!The girls are too cute

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  • Mel from Toronto July 13, 2009 at 3:38 pm

    I LOVE me some Grandma Robinson! That lady is a rockstar in her own right!

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  • hmmm... July 13, 2009 at 4:20 pm

    Really love seeing this family. But….really hate seeing our first lady photographed in pants like that!

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  • bck reader July 13, 2009 at 10:26 pm

    i’m glad to see them taking advantage of these opportunities and really exposing the girls to different cultures. they are at about that age where they can really soak in a lot of what they see.

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  • Mercy July 14, 2009 at 3:12 am

    Really love this man,love the way he just acts like an ordinary man.In total, love this family and please make more history by visiting ZIMBABWE-specifically my rural area Chihota.That would be fun!

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  • viola July 14, 2009 at 3:26 am

    they are cute

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  • Victoria July 14, 2009 at 11:53 am

    Wow, what an experience that must be! When I look at pictures like these and know that this is the President and his family, I can’t help but still be thrilled and amazed. It’s also good that they are revisiting this part of history. I think it’s important to know the struggles in order to appreciate where one is now. I’ve always wanted to go to Africa myself, I hope I will someday. :)

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  • Waplen July 14, 2009 at 6:28 pm

    I love the first family, but Michelle needs to pay closer attention to the slacks she wears. She has the dresses down pat, but her hips and legs are not made for those style slacks she is seeing wearing in those pics, unless you are at home hoing in the garden, that is.

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    • hmmm... July 14, 2009 at 7:45 pm

      Welllll….. thank you and amen! That’s what I was sayin’.

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  • MEKA123 September 23, 2009 at 8:53 am

    I ACTUALLY LIKE HER PANTS. THEY SAY ONE THING COMFORTABLE. WHY SHEOULD SHE HAVE TO ALWAYS BE DRESSED UP. DO WE AS ORDINARY PEOPLE ALWAYS WEAR THE PERFECT CLOTHES (NO). KEEP WEARING WHAT YOU LIKE, MRS. OBAMA

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