10 Quik Facts About Bo Obama

Bo Obama is the "First Dog of the United States." Due to arrive at the White House on April 14, 2009, the six-month-old Portuguese Water Dog is named after rock pioneer Bo Diddley and in honor of Michelle Obama's father, whose nickname was "Diddley."

10 Quik Facts About Bo Obama

1. Dog belonging to the Obamas
2. Breed: Portuguese Water Dog
3. Born: c. October 2008
4. Adopted from a Texas kennel
5. Bo is a gift from Ted Kennedy's family
6. The Kennedys will present the dog to the Obamas on April 14, 2009
7. Bo is related to Portuguese Water Dog owned by the Kennedys
8. Named after Bo Diddley
9. Other names considered: "Moose" and "Frank"
10. During Obama's presidential acceptance speech, he announced that his daughters would be getting a dog

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Abo Obama Quik Facts

Abo Obama, also known as Samson Obama, is a younger half-brother of Democratic President Barack Obama. Obama was reportedly refused an entry visa into the UK in January 2009, as he attempted to travel from his native Kenya to the U.S. to attend Barack Obama's inauguration. According to reports that surfaced in April 2009, Abo Obama was denied a visa after he allegedly lied to police investigating a sexual assault against him.

Abo Obama Quik Facts
1. Born: 1968
2. Father: Barack Obama, Sr.
3. Mother: Kezia Obama
4. Sister: Auma Obama
5. Brothers: Bernard Obama, Malik Obama3, Abongo Obama
6. First met half-brother Barack Obama in 1987
7. Refused entry into the UK in January 2009
8. Questioned in connection with a sexual assault involving a 13-year-old girl in Berkshire, UK
9. Allegedly lied to police about his identity during questioning
10. Was not charged in connection with the case

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