This is a list of presidential trips made by Barack Obama during 2014, the sixth year of his presidency as the 44th president of the United States.
This list excludes trips made within Washington, D.C., the US federal capital in which the White House, the official residence and principal workplace of the president, is located. Additionally excluded are trips to Camp David, the country residence of the president, and to the private home of the Obama family in Kenwood, Chicago.
January Country/U.S. stateAreas visitedDatesDetailsImageNorth CarolinaRaleighJanuary 15President Obama toured Vacon facilities and delivered remarks at the North Carolina State University, regarding manufacturing jobs.PennsylvaniaPittsburghJanuary 29President Obama signed the myRA program and delivered remarks at U.S. Steel's Irvin plant.WisconsinMilwaukeeJanuary 30 President Obama visited General Electric's Gas Engine Plant, where he delivered a speech regarding jobs and minimum wage. TennesseeNashvilleJanuary 30President Obama delivered a speech on education at McGavock High School.
February Country/U.S. stateAreas visitedDatesDetailsImageMichiganLansing,East LansingFebruary 7President Obama toured the Michigan Biotechnology Institute in Lansing and signed the Agricultural Act of 2014 at the Michigan State University in East Lansing.VirginiaCharlottesvilleFebruary 10President Obama took French president François Hollande on a trip to Monticello, the residence of third President and Founding Father Thomas Jefferson, who had served as a United States Minister to France.MarylandCambridgeFebruary 14President Obama spoke about minimum wage increase and immigration at the House Democratic Issues Conference.CaliforniaFresno,Palm SpringsFebruary 14–17In Fresno, President Obama met with community leaders during a round table discussion to discuss the 2012–2013 North American drought, before meeting with farmers affected by the drought, where he announced a $183 million aid for drought relief programs in California. In Palm Springs, President Obama met with King Abdullah II of Jordan at the Sunnylands estate to discuss the Israeli–Palestinian peace process and the Syrian Civil War. MexicoTolucaFebruary 19President Obama met with Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper and Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto at the North American Leaders' Summit to discuss commerce, energy, immigration, and trade. MinnesotaSaint PaulFebruary 26President Obama delivered remarks at the Saint Paul Union Depot regarding the investment of infrastructure improvement.
March Country/U.S. stateAreas visitedDatesDetailsImageConnecticutNew BritainMarch 5President Obama delivered remarks at the Central Connecticut State University regarding the need to increase the federal minimum wage.MassachusettsBostonMarch 5President Obama attended a round table discussion fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee, before attending a dinner with the committee at The Artists For Humanity EpiCenter.FloridaMiamiMarch 7President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama visited the Coral Reef Senior High School, where the president spoke about the FAFSA. New YorkNew York CityMarch 11President Obama visited the Gap store in Midtown Manhattan to acknowledge the company's increase in minimum wage. The president also attended two fundraising events for the Democratic National Committee. MarylandBethesdaMarch 17President Obama met with injured troops and their families at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.FloridaOrlando,MiamiMarch 20In Orlando, President Obama met with female students during a round table discussion at Valencia College, before delivering a speech about the need for equal payment and educational opportunities for women. In Miami, President Obama attended two fundraising events for the Democratic Party.NetherlandsAmsterdam,The HagueMarch 24–26In Amsterdam, President Obama toured the Rijksmuseum, where a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Mark Rutte was held, before attending the Nuclear Security Summit at the World Forum in The Hague on March 24 and 25. The president also met with G7 leaders at the Catshuis to discuss the Ukrainian crisis and met with King Willem-Alexander at the Royal Palace of Amsterdam. BelgiumWaregem,BrusselsMarch 26–27In Brussels, President Obama attended a wreath-laying ceremony and toured the Flanders Field American Cemetery and Memorial, before attending the EU-US Summit with European Commission President José Manuel Barroso and European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and meeting with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. President Obama also delivered a speech at the Centre for Fine Arts, mainly regarding the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation. Vatican CityVatican CityMarch 27–28President Obama met with Pope Francis at Vatican City to discuss economic inequality, ItalyRomePresident Obama met with President Giorgio Napolitano and Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. The president also toured the Colosseum.Saudi ArabiaRiyadhMarch 28–29President Obama met with King Abdullah to discuss regional security and political issues, including the nuclear program of Iran and the Syrian Civil War.
April Country/U.S. stateAreas visitedDatesDetailsImageMichiganAnn ArborApril 2President Obama delivered remarks at the University of Michigan, urging for an increase in minimum wage. The president also visited a local delicatessen.IllinoisChicagoApril 2President Obama attended two fundraising events for the Democratic National Committee.TexasKilleen,Houston,AustinApril 8–9In Killeen, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attended a memorial service to commemorate the victims of the 2014 Fort Hood shootings. In Houston, the president and the first lady were greeted by former president George H. W. Bush upon arrival at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, before heading to a Democratic National Committee event and dinner. The following day, in Austin, the president and the first lady attended the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.New YorkNew York CityApril 11President Obama delivered remarks at the National Action Network's 16th Annual Convention.PennsylvaniaPittsburghApril 16President Obama, along with Vice President Joe Biden, delivered remarks at the Community College of Allegheny County to promote the importance of job training in the economy.WashingtonOsoApril 22President Obama toured Oso's damage from the mudslide that took place the previous month. The president also delivered remarks at the Oso Fire Department and met with the victims' families. JapanTokyoApril 23–25President Obama met with Prime Minister Shinzō Abe during a private dinner at Sukiyabashi Jiro. The following morning, on April 24, the president met with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at the Tokyo Imperial Palace, before meeting with Prime Minister Abe at the Akasaka Palace in a joint press conference to discuss the territorial disputes in the South China Sea, particularly the disputes over the Senkaku Islands, in which President Obama emphasized on his commitments to the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan. President Obama also met with students and viewed an ASIMO robot exhibit at the Miraikan and visited the Meiji Shrine, before attending a state dinner at the Imperial Palace, hosted by Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. South KoreaSeoulApril 25–26President Obama attended a wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial of Korea and visited Gyeongbokgung, before meeting with President Park Geun-hye at the Blue House to discuss North Korea's nuclear threat and the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement. In the wake of the sinking of the MV Sewol, President Obama also presented President Park with the American flag that flew over the White House during the day of the disaster (April 16), as well as presenting a magnolia seed to the Danwon High School, which victimized a number of the high school's students and teachers. The following day, the president met with American and Korean business leaders to discuss the trade and economic cooperation between the two countries and delivered remarks at Yongsan Garrison. MalaysiaKuala LumpurApril 26–28President Obama was greeted with a welcoming ceremony outside the Malaysian Houses of Parliament, where he was accompanied by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Abdul Halim and Prime Minister Najib Razak. In the evening, the president was also hosted a state dinner by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Abdul Halim and Raja Permaisuri Agong Sultanah Haminah Hamidun at the Istana Negara. On April 27, President Obama visited the National Mosque of Malaysia, before holding a bilateral meeting and a joint press conference with Prime Minister Najib at the Perdana Putra to discuss issues on trade, defense, and maritime security, as well as the United States' commitment to contributing to the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. He also delivered remarks at the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre and participated in the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Town Hall meeting at the University of Malaya. PhilippinesManila,Pasay,TaguigApril 28–29President Obama met with President Benigno Aquino III at the Malacañang Palace to discuss efforts in resolving the territorial and maritime disputes in the South China Sea and the enhancement of the two countries' security and strategic cooperation with the signing of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, which was followed by a joint press conference. In the evening, President Obama was hosted a state dinner by President Aquino, where he was also awarded the Order of Sikatuna. Obama delivered remarks at Fort Bonifacio, where he met with American and Filipino troops, and attended a wreath-laying ceremony and toured the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial.
May Country/U.S. stateAreas visitedDatesDetailsImageArkansasViloniaMay 7President Obama met with families and victims of the tornado outbreak of April 27–30, 2014.CaliforniaLos Angeles,San Diego,San JoseMay 7–9In Los Angeles, President Obama attended a joint event for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, before attending a fundraising gala for the USC Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education, where he was awarded an Ambassador for Humanity Award by founder Steven Spielberg. The president then flew to San Diego to attend a fundraising event at the residence of Qualcomm co-founder Irwin M. Jacobs in La Jolla, before departing for San Jose, where he attended two fundraising events for the Democratic National Committee.New YorkTarrytown,New York CityMay 14–15President Obama delivered remarks on rebuilding infrastructure and transportation funding in Tarrytown, near the Tappan Zee Bridge, before attending fundraising events for the Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. The president and the first lady also attended the dedication of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.New YorkCooperstownMay 22 President Obama toured the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.IllinoisChicagoMay 22–23President Obama attended two fundraising events for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and Senator Dick Durbin at the residence of Invenergy CEO Michael Polsky and at the residence of Newsweb Corporation founder Fred Eychaner.AfghanistanBagramMay 25–26President Obama paid a surprise visit to Bagram Airfield to meet with the American troops and civilians stationed in the military base.VirginiaArlingtonMay 26President Obama participated in Memorial Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery.New YorkWest PointMay 28President Obama delivered remarks at the commencement ceremony at the United States Military Academy.
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