Happy birthday, Obama! 20 photos of the 44th president through the years

President Barack Obama waves to the First Lady and guests seated in the gallery of the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Sept. 9, 2009. IN the background are Vice President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Another year older, but the same phenomenal guy I married nearly 25 years ago. Happy birthday, @BarackObama -- we love you so much! pic.twitter.com/3WrcGiKgz1
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) August 4, 2017

In a tweet Thursday, former first lady Michelle Obama wished her husband a happy birthday. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Your service has been a great gift to the country, and your friendship and brotherhood are a great gift to me. Happy birthday, @BarackObama. pic.twitter.com/1uSEkU01k9
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 4, 2017

(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2008, file photo, then-President-elect Barack Obama, left, his wife Michelle Obama, right, and daughters, Malia, and Sasha, second from left, wave to the crowd at the election night rally in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) — FILE – In this Nov. 4, 2008, file photo, then-President-elect Barack Obama, left, his wife Michelle Obama, right, and daughters, Malia, and Sasha, second from left, wave to the crowd at the election night rally in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

WASHINGTON - JANUARY 20: Barack H. Obama is sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts as the 44th president of the United Statesas the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON – JANUARY 20: Barack H. Obama is sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts as the 44th president of the United Statesas the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

President Barack Obama tours the Martin Luther King Memorial in Washington, D.C., Oct. 14, 2011 -- the night before the memorial's dedication. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.Ê — President Barack Obama tours the Martin Luther King Memorial in Washington, D.C., Oct. 14, 2011 — the night before the memorial’s dedication. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.Ê (The White House/Pete Souza)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wave to the crowd during the Public Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. President Obama was sworn in for his second term earlier in the day. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wave to the crowd during the Public Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. President Obama was sworn in for his second term earlier in the day. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

FILE – In this Thursday, March 27, 2014 file photo, Pope Francis and President Barack Obama smile as they meet at the Vatican. When Pope Francis meets with President Donald Trump at the Vatican May 24, the world will be watching how the Argentine “slum pope” interacts with the brash, New York billionaire-turned-president. (AP Photo/Gabriel Bouys, Pool)

AP Photo/Gabriel Bouys, Pool

President Barack Obama holds an Affordable Care Act conference call in the Oval Office Private Dining Room, Nov. 7, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House. — President Barack Obama holds an Affordable Care Act conference call in the Oval Office Private Dining Room, Nov. 7, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House. (The White House/Pete Souza)

President Barack Obama makes Thanksgiving Day phone calls to U.S. troops from the Oval Office, Nov. 24, 2011.
(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) — President Barack Obama makes Thanksgiving Day phone calls to U.S. troops from the Oval Office, Nov. 24, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Former U.S. President Barack Obama waves at the audience after delivering his speech during the 4th Congress of the Indonesian Diasporas in Jakarta, Indonesia, Saturday, July 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim

United States former President Barack Obama waves as he leaves his hotel, in Milan, Monday, May 8, 2017. Obama, who is Italy for a two-day visit to participate at the “Seeds&Chips – Global Food Innovation” summit, is also meeting former Italian premier Matteo Renzi and representatives of the local business community. (Daniel Dal Zennaro/ANSA via AP)

Daniel Dal Zennaro/ANSA via AP

In this July 3, 2017 photo provided by Jolene Jackinsky, former U.S. President Barack Obama holds Jackinsky’s 6-month-old baby girl while posing for a selfie with the pair at a waiting area at Anchorage International Airport, in Anchorage, Alaska. Jackinsky said Obama walked up to her and asked, “Who is this pretty girl?” (Jolene Jackinsky via AP)

Jolene Jackinsky via AP

Former President Barack Obama speaks after being presented with the 2017 Profile in Courage award during ceremonies at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

AP Photo/Steven Senne

Former President Barack Obama smiles as he hosts a conversation on civic engagement and community organizing, Monday, April 24, 2017, at the University of Chicago in Chicago. It’s the former president’s first public event of his post-presidential life in the place where he started his political career. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast

Former U.S. President Barack Obama, center, waves as he walks with his wife Michelle, left, and daughter Malia, rear, upon arrival for a tour at Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Obama and his family wrapped up their five-day vacation on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali and headed to the historic city of Yogyakarta on Wednesday during a nostalgic trip to the country where Obama lived for several years as a child. (AP Photo/Slamet Riyadi)

AP Photo/Slamet Riyadi

Nov. 10, 2016
“Two days after the election, the President meets with President-elect Donald Trump.” (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) — Nov. 10, 2016 “Two days after the election, the President meets with President-elect Donald Trump.” (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: President Barack Obama (R) gives Michelle Obama a kiss as they wait for President-elect Donald Trump and wife Melania at the White House before the inauguration on January 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Trump becomes the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: President Barack Obama (R) gives Michelle Obama a kiss as they wait for President-elect Donald Trump and wife Melania at the White House before the inauguration on January 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Trump becomes the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images)

Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle wave to the crowd as they board an Air Force jet to depart Andrews Air Force base in Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

AP Photo/Steve Helber

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama stand with President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump at the White House, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama celebrated his 56th birthday on Thursday. Here are some pictures highlighting the 44th president through the years.