National Handwriting Day: Mail to the Chief Activity Across the Country

What advice did America's children give to the new President?

Connor
Kindergarten
Delaware

Please help save our polar bears and all animals. Oh, and don’t wear holey jeans to work.
Jessie
2nd Grade
Virginia

I am just a simple kid in 6th grade...My family spends thousands of dollars a year to keep my little sister Emily in good health. I suggest to you donations and health insurance not just for my family but for all the families in need.
Douglas
6th grade
North Carolina

Have you decided to get a dog yet? I might get a dog. I would like to have a playdate with Sasha. If I can, I would like a response back.
Natalie
8years old
Virginia

I hope you will keep me and my mom safe.
Darin
Kindergarten
Pennsylvania

My voice works differently because I have autism, but I cheered for you in my own way. For the primaries and then every Tuesday I wore a Barack Obama tshirt. Please take care of people with autism.
AnnaClaire
Texas

I want you to help the soldiers.
D’lani
Age 6
Wisconsin

How many dogs are you going to buy? Did your daughters agree that whatever the dog does, they have to clean it up? Do you like the White House? I love my house.
Himavarsha
2nd Grade
Virginia

You have inspired me to join the Peace Corps when I grow up to help other people out of poverty so they can be like you – following their dreams.
Samuel
Maryland

I think you should make schools better by keeping kids safer, having more field trips and having more than one teacher in a classroom.
Savannah
California

We should have more stores to help people without money. People shouldn’t litter or steal. Sometimes I pick up trash on the canal.
Claire
Grade 1
Pennsylvania

Please keep the world safe and sound.
Billy
Grade 1
Ohio

Lower the taxes and lower the gas prices and make school for an hour.
Nikita
Age 9
New Jersey

Don’t hire people just because they look good. Watch them for a few days to see what they do.
Nick
Grade 3
Germany

I hope you pass a law that makes false advertising illegal. It makes me angry when I buy a toy that turns out to be different than what they said.
Michael
Age 10
Idaho

I don't know if you already know this but the economy is not going as planned.
Jose
Grade 3
Florida

I think the most important thing is to make people respect other countries and their culture.
Selma
Delaware

Can you stop the racism and stop the wars? Make people remember their manners.
Victor
Grade 4
North Carolina

I have a Beagle that you can have.
Timothy
2nd
Indiana

I think it’s really cool that you grew up in Hawaii because that is where I live. People can learn a lot from Hawaii. One of the many things is how to be peaceful with one another.
Teagan
Hawaii

You should think about getting more physical education teachers for America because over half of America is obese.
Charles
Alaska

If I were president I would try to remember what I needed as a kid and then try to give every kid I know what they need so they have happy lives.
Kayla
Delaware

I researched 5 breeds of hypoallergenic dogs. Based on my research, I think the Miniature Schnauzer would be the perfect dog for your family.
Davis
Age 9
Texas

Because of you, many people have hope.
Adam
Grade 5
Washington, DC

People should use kind words in the world and think about the feelings of others.
Victor Grade 4
North Carolina

I am very sorry that your grandmother died and if it makes you feel any better, go to Disneyland.
Kadijha
Arizona

Next year nearly 500 to 700 schools will be closing because of budget cuts. I think that when we end the war in Iraq you should try to fund schools.
Krissy
Grade 5
Washington

Will you go on TV some time and talk to America’s children?
Olivia
Age 9
Florida

Always be truthful. You will avoid trouble.
Ainsley
Rhode Island

Sometimes I hope schools will have better food. Sometimes it looks like it expired a long time ago.
Joel
Arizona

My sister is joining the army. Please let her hurry back. Also we need another shelter in Durham. People can't sleep on the streets. It's winter time and it's too cold.
Zamerra
Age 9
North Carolina

Can you make a school for old people since they forget easily?
Jordan
Delaware

I think that when you cut down a tree you need to plant two in its place.
Channing
Texas

Please come read to our class.
Evan
Kindergarten
Alabama

I would like for you to change the Food Lion to have lower prices
Mirian
Grade 4
North Carolina

Taxes are very high here in Alaska. I'm not too stressed about that but I have friends that have trouble with taxes and sometimes it's hard for them to put food on the table.
Reilly
Grade 5
Alaska

If reporters are asking you questions, just smile and answer one at a time.
Sophie
Nebraska

Chaos was left for you to handle, but you bring new and innovated ideas that brings hope to students about to lead the next generation.
Gabriel
North Carolina

I heard that the West Oaks Mall is not having business. Do you know what’s going on?
Assaad
Texas

Welcome to Washington D.C. Your family will love Washington D.C. because it is fun to go to the park. We have good food from El Salvador and Mexico.
Lexy
Washington, D.C.

I was thinking some people like to take tours around places and I think you could let people see you in your house. You can sell stuff that you don't like.
Kate
Grade 3
Florida

You should get a group of scientists to try to make a flying car that runs on air. Where do you sleep when you are president?
Ryan
Delaware

I think you should help poor people get food. You could show them how to fish.
Yohan
Arizona

I would like you to tighten up border control so that terrorists or anything like that won't get into the country and drop bombs or knock down buildings.
Kyle
Grade 5
Tennessee

I hope you are good to people from Mexico who come to Phoenix like my family.
Diana
Arizona

When I grow up I want to make an impact on other peoples' lives. Is that what you wanted to do? I'm sure you will.
Renee
Rhode Island

How are things going in the White House? I would like to see people treat each other with respect and kindness.
Lovetee
Grade 4
North Carolina

Would you please make a law about littering? It makes our neighborhood ugly.
Skylar
Age 7
Indiana

I hope you will be able to stop bullying in Arizona. That would really show me what a good president you're gonna be.
Jakob
Arizona

Make our army and navy bigger because that would make other people scared to attack us.
Janie
Grade 3
Florida

Can you build a theme park in Arizona because most people don't have the money to buy airline tickets.
Charlene
Arizona

You should pay good teachers more and replace bad teachers.
Sam
Grade 5
Tennessee

Don' let the aliens from Mars destroy the city.
Ryan
Arizona

I will very much hope that our country will be in your safest hands, with a spare set of hands for the poor.
Betsy
5th Grade
Tennessee

Bullies should be arrested and go to jail.
Eden
2nd grade
Indiana

Are you going to create more jobs for the Americans? Do you think we have a chance to go back to another depression like in the 30's and 40's?
Gabriel
Age 10
Arizona

You should send spies to see what the terrorists ar planning and then send troops according to what the spies say.
Brandon
Grade 3
Florida

I know you've heard of global warming. Everyone has, but most people aren't doing anything.
Alana
Grade 5
Tennessee

Do you think Mr. Bush is glad that you're president? Because it looked like he wanted John McCain.
Saul
Arizona

I would like you to let teachers have more money to buy school supplies. My teacher had to use her money to buy supplies. It makes me unhappy.
Ian
Grade 6
Florida

I hope you do not fight with people. If you do you will get fired. I do not want that to happen.
Sophia
Arizona

Can you help people living in trailers or apartments who cannot afford a house get a home?
Brittney
Maryland

I am very happy that you are my President. My baby brother keeps taking my toy cats. Can you pass a law?
Meghana
Maryland

I heard you were getting a dog. I think you should get a havapoo. They don't shed and they're cute.
Timothy
3rd grade
New York

My advice I'd like to offer you is to lower taxes. Also, if you are getting a dog, you should get a beagle. They are really cute! Some other advice is to stop the war. Then every veteran could come back to take a long break. I hope my advice helps.
Julia
3rd grade
New York

You should get a dog that your whole family wants. Even you! Also try to have fun at all of those meetings and try to spend at least some time with your family members.
Lindsey
3rd grade
New York

My advice I like to offer you is to help California with the fires. Give money to hospitals because people are getting hurt.
Anthony
3rd grade
New York

My advice I have to offer is always do something that you think is fun.
Andy
3rd grade
New York

My advice I like to offer is help health care and food allergies. Good luck with being President.
Kieran
3rd grade
New York

My advice I like to offer you is opening more schools and helping the people who are having a hard time at work. I also have more advice – it is end the war and get more doctors if you cannot end the war.
Michael
3rd grade
New York

Please keep the world safe and sound.
Billy
Grade 1
Ohio

Will you help us learn math?
Aleisha
Grade 1
Ohio

Can you please stop the wars? Can you build schools for kids who need schools? Could you build houses for people? I like peace! I shook your hand at the fair.
Justin
Grade 2
Wisconsin

If I was president I would lower taxes to 0% and I would give all the poor people a home. I would give all the poor people money and make Monday not a school day.
Tim
New Jersey

Please get us more books. I think you are cool. When will you get the dog?
Chrissy
Grade 1
Ohio

I am concerned about the environment here in the U.S. First of all, a big issue is pollution. People throw trash everywhere! I suggest you make a law for this because it is hurting the environment, animals could swallow the trash by accident and then die. And pollution can cause global warming.
Nishka
Grade 5
Maryland

We should also try to stop global warming and pollution both. An easy way to do this would be to promote public transportation and carpooling.
Beau
Grade 4
Maryland

I'm very concerned about health insurance. I feel it should be more affordable for the elderly and the poor.
Owen
Age 8
Maryland

I was wondering if you can tell people to stop littering on land and in the ocean.
Shaye
Age 10
Maryland

As you know, gas prices are going down which is good, but we need alternative sources like hydrogen and hybrid cars.
Henry
Age 9
Maryland

I would like people to stop killing animals. I would like you to make sure people don't get sick.
Jamiya
Age 6
Maryland

Can you stop people from making cigarettes?
Cobie
Age 7
Maryland

My advice to you is try to shut down all of the factories that make cigarettes.
Anna
Grade 2
Iowa

My wish for the world is that you will help stop the war. Can I have a playdate with your daughters?
Nicole
Grade 1
Indiana

I think you should try to avoid being the type of person who lets the attention go to their head. Now I am not saying you will because I think you'll make a great president, but I just want to warn you.
Selena
Grade 6
New York

Let your puppy have lots of outside time.
Riley
Grade 1
Virginia

My sister has autism and I was wondering what you are going to do to make it better for autistic kids and their families.
Ryan
Grade 5
New York

I am Ethan and I approve this message. Make the gas prices go down to free.
Ethan
Grade 1
Virginia

As a student, I would like you to cut back on all the tests we take and let the teachers teach more.
Nicholas
Grade 5
New York

Now let's get down to business. I would like you to do your best to bring the troops home safe. I would also like you to bring back the strength of America's economy. I would also be happy if you made a lot more thing eco-friendly.
Chris
Grade 6
New York

As a student, I would like you to think about colleges. My sister is going into college next year and hopefully we can afford it.
Kaitlyn
Grade 6
New York

My advice to you is don't be too bossy and please make people stop smoking.
Emily
Grade 2
Iowa

I want to grow up and help the world, so I want to be in the army. I want to help fight the terrorism and gunning. If I don't get in, I want to become a weather man.
Daniel
Grade 5
Michigan

I think you should make more animal sanctuaries. We should also stop cutting down rain forests. No offense, but how would you feel if somebody came and wrecked your home?
Hannah
Grade 5
Maryland

One of our dreams is to be able to work again, to have our jobs back. That way we can earn a living and be able to say "I'm leaving for work. Bye".
Melina
5th grade
Illinois

Encourage people to recycle paper so you don't have to cut down trees. It will destroy animals homes.
Becca
Grade 3
Tennessee

I think you should stop the wars and don't let your dog break anything.
Ben
Grade 1
Massachusetts

Can you stop kids from talking about politics?
Alex
Grade 5
Michigan

I think you should put up a sign to say not to be cutting down trees. If think if you don't have time to handle this crisis you can give it to the vice president.
Adarsh
Age 10
Illinois

It would really help my parents if you could lower gas prices.
Janhir
Grade 3
Tennessee

I'm just a kid, but I have some advice for you. You should try and do something about this recession. People are losing their jobs!
Rachel
Grade 5
Maryland

Can you please stop drug addicts from using drugs?
Suzie
Grade 2
Washington

I'm glad you are our first African American president. Have fun at the White House. Follow your heart. Be kind and compassionate to our world.
Rachael
Grade 5
Michigan

Throw your pen out the window and get a stamp with your name on it. Do not, I mean do not, go to Texas because my dad got chased from a bull!
Macy
Grade 2
Washington

Please have strong alliances. I'm an immigrant so keeping peace with Poland and the U.S. is important to me.
Wiktor
Grade 5
Maryland

I am very excited that we have an African-American president. When my parents were my age this probably wouldn't have happened. That shows how much America has changed.
Kristi
Illinois

I hope that you like the oval office. How many bathrooms are at the white house?
Tionna
Virginia

Please work with other presidents and kings. Meet with them and become their friends. Then we can all get along.
Abigail
Wisconsin

Be firm. I know that making a big decision that would change our country big time could be very difficult and you might be a bit shaky at first. But being firm is sure to be a great start.
Varshini
Grade 5
Illinois

I should warn you. Being president is a big responsibility. All of the American citizens, even me, are in your hand. Don't be stressed out though, there are some positive sides to being president. I hear it has its own bowling alley. Reporters are worse than animals. Some reporters might even camp near the White House. Okay, I didn't mean to freak you out, but that's just the truth.
Danny
Age 11
Illinois

You know there is mother, father and grandparent's day, right? I think there should be kids day.
Izel
Grade 5
Maryland

Please think about what you consider most important, then make it a priority to carry out your plan. As president, think matters through before you make decisions. As president, you should look at the problems of this country as a whole, and not 50 separate states.
Ann
Grade 5
Illinois

Can you stop the parents from fighting? If you can, thank you very much.
Reilly
Grade 2
New York

I am not president and don't plan on becoming one when I grow up, but I just want to say "Stop and smell the roses".
Sean
Grade 5
Illinois

Be polite to the senators and be polite to Joe Biden.
Salem
Grade 5
Michigan

I'm really into history and you've just made history!
Liesl
Grade 5
Maryland

What kind of dog would you like? I LOVE dogs, but my mom is disgusted by them. She says I have to get straight A's which is difficult, I tell you.
Nicole
Grade 5
Illinois

Will you do me a favor? Please take care of the Indians because I am Native American. I wish that everybody was treated equally. You should never predict how a person is by the way they look or their skin color.
Trista
Grade 5
Illinois

I think it would be cool if you could visit more schools to talk to kids.
Sarah
Grade 2
New York

When you become president, remember many hands make light work.
Dylan
Grade 2
New York

Have good schools.
Jazmine
Age 4
Illinois

You can help people with problems if you let them come talk to you about it.
Hannah
Grade 1
Michigan

You shouldn't let your work eat you up and not spend enough time with your family. You don't want to miss those moments that every dad should have with his kids.
Jessica
Age 10
Illinois

Would you please have no more guns or war?
Emily
Grade 1
Michigan

Please rid the world from bad politics.
Morgan
Maryland

Please remember to make friends with your surrounding world and countries.
Diego
Virginia

I used to have three favorite presidents, but now I'll have four. Those favorites are George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy and Barack Obama.
Andie
Illinois

Don't forget to eat healthy food so you don't get sick. Get plenty of rest so you can make tough decisions.
Reagan
Grade 3
Tennessee

Never doubt or be scared, for you are the president of the U.S.A.
Evan
Michigan

Is it true that you sneak cigarettes to smoke? If you do you should stop. Your kids would want you to quit.
Brandon
Illinois