He may be a politician, but Obama knows how to keep a promise—especially when it comes to his kids. After months of anticipation and speculation, Obama lived up to the campaign promise he made—vowing to buy Sasha and Malia a puppy—and welcomed Bo, a 6-month-old Portuguese Water Dog, into the first family.

Shown here: President Obama walks the new family dog with his wife and two daughters on the White House lawn.

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