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Photographs of President Obama and the First Lady visiting with youth from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in the Oval Office and having lunch at We The Pizza/Good Stuff Eatery with the group in Washington, DC, on November, 20, 2014.

The materials in FOIA 24-17944-F.1 are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials. 

FOIA 24-17944-F.1 requested any rushes, additional video that was not edited, or without music from the video Making History: President Obama's New Approach to Old Adversaries, released on the Obama White House YouTube channel on December 9, 2016.  The requester narrowed the request to videos showing travel to Cuba on March 20, 2016, and all videos in Cuba from March 22, 2016.  

This FOIA primarily contains footage of travel to and arrival in Cuba on March 20, 2016.  Footage from March 22, 2016, includes the Obamas attending a baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cuban National Team, and President Obama meeting with Cuban dissidents.  

The materials in FOIA 24-19013-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials.

FOIA 24-19013-F requested any video footage of President Obama on May 1, 2011, including but not limited to videos all taken by any White House videographer.

This FOIA primarily contains footage of President Obama preparing and delivering remarks on the death of Osama Bin Laden. There is also footage of people celebrating outside the White House.

The materials in FOIA 22-16572-F.5 are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials. 

FOIA 22-16572-F.5 requested all photos and videos from White House and Camp David movie screenings.  All photos responsive to this request were previously released in segment 1 of this FOIA.

This FOIA primarily contains footage by the White House videographer at the screening of the film To Kill a Mockingbird at the White House on April 5, 2012.

The White House hosted a Let’s Move! Soccer event on the South Lawn on October 7, 2010.  Local kids were invited to participate in soccer drills run by members from the NWSL Washington Spirit and MLS DC United.

This includes footage shot by the official videographer from the event, including interviews with members of the Washington Spirit and the DC United.

The materials in FOIA 24-37736-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials.

FOIA 24-37736-F requested White House photographs showing the military aide to the President carrying the nuclear “football”.  

This FOIA primarily contains photographs of military aides with the nuclear “football” through various phases of travel during the Obama Administration..

The materials in FOIA 24-13193-F (segment 1) are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials.

FOIA 24-13193-F requested all photographic materials taken by Chief White House Photographer Pete Souza throughout former President Obama’s administration.  This segment of the FOIA contains photographs from January 21, 2009, through February 8, 2009.  Photographs from January 20, 2009, have been released.  

This FOIA primarily contains photographs of briefings, meetings, signings, calls, trips, interviews, and video tapings from January 21, 2009, through February 8, 2009.

It should be noted that many of the documents in this FOIA have been closed due to National Security classification and/or exemptions of the Freedom of Information Act. 

The materials in FOIA 22-17899-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials.

FOIA 22-17899-F requested materials related to “Obama phones,” specifically the information that was collected in exchange for the use of these phones; for whom the information was collected; how the information was used; and where the information was stored.

This FOIA primarily contains Federal Communications Commission (FCC) presentations, press releases, remarks, and reports pertaining to the Lifeline Reform Order.

The materials in FOIA 22-17904-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials. 

FOIA 22-17904-F requested photographs from President Obama’s trips to Afghanistan from 2009 to 2012.  

This FOIA primarily contains photographs of President Obama in Afghanistan on March 28, 2010, December 3, 2010, and May 1, 2012.  Photos include President Obama arriving at and departing from Bagram Airfield; greeting U.S. troops and medical staff; addressing the troops; and meeting with Afghan President Hamid Karzai at the Afghan Presidential Palace in Kabul.

The materials in FOIA 25-18965-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials.

FOIA 25-18965-F requested photos of Aijan Djumaliev at a White house reception on July 8, 2014.

This FOIA primarily contains photographs of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greeting Diplomatic Corps Reception guests in the Blue Room on July 8, 2014.  

The materials in FOIA 22-21305-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials.

FOIA 22-21305-F requested materials related to papers and memorandums written by Jeffrey Bader, Daniel Russel, Evan Medeiros, or Ryan Hass regarding the People’s Republic of China.

This FOIA primarily contains Office of the Press Secretary press releases, and publications and presentations by Evan Medeiros.
 

The materials in FOIA 22-18751-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials.

FOIA 22-18751-F requested materials related to the President’s Book of Secrets that President Obama was asked about in at least two interviews.

This FOIA primarily contains White House gift receipts, book orders, and book inventories.
 

The materials in FOIA 22-26844-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials.

FOIA 22-26844-F requested materials related to all records regarding, concerning, or related to the January 5, 2017 meeting at the White House between former Director FBI Director James Comey, President Obama, former CIA Director John Brennan, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, and others.

This request includes, but is not limited to, any and all notes, summaries, briefing materials, or other records created in preparation for, during, and/or pursuant to the meeting, as well as any and all related records of communication between any official, employee, or representative of the Executive Office of the President and any other individual or entity, from January 1, 2016 to January 20, 2017. 

It should be noted that many of the documents in this FOIA have been closed due to National Security classification and/or exemptions of the Freedom of Information Act. An additional portion of classified records related to this request has not yet been processed. Records will be provided as they become available

The materials in FOIA 22-18750-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials. 

FOIA 22-18750-F requested all files related to President Obama’s appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show with Macey Hensley.  

This FOIA primarily contains photographs of President Obama during the video taping of the Ellen DeGeneres Show.  There are also photos of President Obama greeting staff before and after the taping.

There is video footage of the Ellen DeGeneres Show taping.  

The materials in FOIA 24-23693-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials.

FOIA 24-23693-F requested all videos and photographs containing the actor, Robby Novak.

This FOIA primarily contains photographs of President Barack Obama welcoming Robby Novak to the Oval Office on April 1, 2013, and First Lady Michelle Obama participating in a filmed phone interview with Robby Novak in the Map Room on June 4, 2014.  

Audiovisual records proposed for opening include video footage from the 2013 Easter Egg Roll on April 1, 2013, including President Obama delivering remarks and welcoming Robby Novak to the Oval Office.  There is also footage of Mrs. Michelle Obama participating in a filmed phone interview with Robby Novak in the Map Room on June 4, 2014. 

The materials in FOIA 22-41795-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials.

FOIA 22-41795-F requested materials related to President Obama’s personal expense reports from January 20, 2009 to January 20, 2017. This being the $50,000 per year allotted to presidential spending.

This FOIA primarily contains email correspondence and files related to the President’s yearly allowance of $50,000 to assist in defraying expenses relating to or resulting from the discharge of his official duties (3 USC § 102). The bulk of the records are the Executive Office of the President Overview Fiscal Year Budget reports.
 

The materials in FOIA 22-16572-F.7 are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials.

FOIA 22-16572-F.7 requested all photos and videos from White House and Camp David movie screenings.  All photos for this FOIA were previously released in segment 1 of this FOIA.  

This FOIA primarily contains video clips shot at the screenings of the Vice documentary Fixing the System on September 18, 2015, and videos clips from the Star Wars: The Force Awakens screening for military families on December 18, 2015.  

The materials in FOIA 22-21458-F.2 are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials. 

FOIA 22-21458-F.2 requested all raw video footage shot by White House Videographers Arun Chaudhary, Hope Hall, and any other official videographer working in the White House during the Obama Administration.

This FOIA primarily contains footage shot by the White House videographer during the Lincoln Concert from January 18, 2009.

The materials in FOIA 22-29639-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials.

FOIA 22-29639-F requested materials related to aliens or UFOs in Russian Lake Baikal.

This FOIA primarily contains email correspondence containing email correspondence and files pertaining to the March 26, 2013 Morning Webtrends.

The materials in FOIA 24-40140-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials. 

FOIA 24-40140-F requested all videos and photographs containing Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

This FOIA primarily contains photographs of President Barack Obama greeting Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Lawrence Bobo in the Blue Room during a U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit dinner on August 5, 2014.

There is also video footage from the meeting between President Obama, Vice President Biden, Henry Louis Gates Jr., and James Crowley in the Rose Garden on July 30, 2009.