Obama Leaves Washington To Lobby For Chicago Olympics Bid

President Barack Obama is on his way to Denmark to help his adopted hometown of Chicago try to land the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.

By: Associated Press | WSPA-TV
Published: October 02, 2009

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WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is on his way to Denmark to help his adopted hometown of Chicago try to land the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.

Obama departed the White House on Thursday evening for an overnight flight to Copenhagen.

On Friday, he and first lady Michelle Obama are scheduled to make presentations before members of the International Olympic Committee, which will choose a host for the 2016 Games. The Obamas' hometown of Chicago is competing against Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and Madrid.

Mrs. Obama arrived in Copenhagen on Wednesday and has met with several IOC members.

The president is scheduled to return to the White House on Friday afternoon.

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