President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to Iraq on April 7, 2009, following his visit to Turkey. Obama arrived in Iraq at approximately 4:40 p.m. local time. Obama met with U.S. commander General Ray Odierno and will meet with U.S. soldiersCNN: Obama Makes Unannounced Stop in Baghdad (April 7, 2009)
Middle East Tour 2008
Obama arrived in Iraq on July 21, 2008. The visit was part of a tour of the Middle East and Europe that began on July 19, 2008.VOA: Presidential Hopeful Barack Obama Arrives in Afghanistan (July 19, 2008) Obama'a first stop was Afghanistan where he met with Hamid Karzai on July 20, 2008.FOX News: Obama Pledges Support to Afghanistan in Meeting Abroad (July 19, 2008) In Iraq, Obama met with General David Petraeus and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.CNN: Barack Obama Arrives in Iraq (July 21, 2008)
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Spokesman Robert Gibbs said he chose to visit Iraq instead of Afghanistan because it was closer to TurkeyCNN: Obama Makes Unannounced Stop in Baghdad (April 7, 2009)
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The Turkey visit was expected to be the last stop of his overseas tourCNN: Obama Makes Unannounced Stop in Baghdad (April 7, 2009)
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