List of presidential trips made by Barack Obama (2012)

This article details the official international and domestic trips undertaken by Barack Obama as President of the United States during the year 2012.

International Trips:

• February 13-14, 2012: Mexico (Los Cabos) President Obama attended the G-20 Summit, focusing on global economic issues.
• April 13-14, 2012: Colombia (Cartagena) President Obama participated in the Sixth Summit of the Americas. Discussions focused on regional security, prosperity, and energy cooperation.
• May 18-20, 2012: United States (Camp David) Hosted the 2012 G-8 Summit, originally planned for Chicago. Topics included global economic concerns and international security.
• June 18-19, 2012: Mexico (Los Cabos) President Obama attended the G-20 Summit, focusing on global economic issues and European debt crisis.
• November 19-21, 2012: Thailand (Bangkok), Myanmar (Yangon), Cambodia (Phnom Penh) In Thailand, President Obama held bilateral meetings and addressed the nation. The trip to Myanmar marked the first visit by a sitting U.S. President to the country, signaling support for democratic reforms. In Cambodia, he attended the East Asia Summit.

Domestic Trips:

President Obama undertook numerous domestic trips throughout 2012 for a variety of purposes, including:

• Campaign Events: As 2012 was an election year, many trips were focused on campaigning for re-election, with stops in key swing states. Specific details for campaign stops are often more difficult to comprehensively document.
• Official Visits: Visits to states to address national issues such as disaster relief (e.g., following Hurricane Sandy), economic recovery, and to support specific initiatives.
• Speeches and Addresses: Gave speeches at various venues, including universities, businesses, and community organizations, on topics ranging from the economy to education.
• Fundraisers: Held numerous fundraising events in various locations across the country to support his re-election campaign.
• Natural Disaster Response: Made visits to areas affected by natural disasters to assess damage and offer support.

Note: This list may not be exhaustive due to the volume of domestic travel undertaken by the President. The focus is on documenting major events and international travel. Detailed information on specific domestic trips, particularly campaign-related stops, can be found through archived news reports and official White House records from 2012.