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The following is a timeline of the presidency of Barack Obama, from January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2012. For his time as president-elect, see the presidential transition of Barack Obama; for a detailed account of his first months in office, see first 100 days of Barack Obama's presidency; for a complete itinerary of his travels, see list of presidential trips made by Barack Obama.

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U.S. presidential administration timelines Preceded byObama presidency (2011) Obama presidency (2012) Succeeded byObama presidency (2013)
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