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President Obama Turns 51


President Barack Obama, August 2, 2012.
President Barack Obama, August 2, 2012.
U.S. President Barack Obama turned 51 years old Saturday.

The president celebrated his birthday by playing a round of golf at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington. He is leaving later Saturday for a quiet weekend at Camp David, the presidential retreat.

The president's birthday celebrations continue into next weekend, when he will hold several birthday-themed campaign fundraisers in Chicago.

One of the fundraisers will be held at his Chicago home.

Some information for this report was provided by AP.

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