Obama sends first Twitter message
The president reportedly tweeted during his visit to an aid center on Monday.
Washington (WiredPRNews.com) – President Barack Obama sent his first “tweet” on Monday while giving encouragement to workers at a center currently providing disaster relief aid for Haiti. As reported by AFP, Obama tweeted about his visit to the disaster operations center, which is housed in the American Red Cross headquarters.
The message on Twitter is quoted in the report as stating, “President Obama and the First Lady are here visiting our disaster operation center right now.” The message was reportedly followed by another stating, “President Obama pushed the button on the last tweet. It was his first ever tweet!”
Obama is quoted by AFP as stating to volunteers and others at the center during his visit, along with First Lady Michelle Obama, “We’re just here to say ‘thank you’ for the great work you’re doing.”
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