U.S. President Barack Obama brushes oil on corns as he hosts a barbeque for local students on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, capital of the Untied States, June 19, 2009, ahead of the Father's Day, which falls on June 21 this year. (Xinhua/Zhang Yan) Photo Gallery>>>

    Obama promotes fatherhood ahead of Father's Day

    WASHINGTON, June 19 (Xinhua) -- Two days ahead of Father's Day, U.S. President Barack Obama used an entire afternoon on Friday to promote the importance of fatherhood, urging fathers to fulfill their responsibilities.

    "Fatherhood also brings great responsibilities. Fathers have an obligation to help rear the children they bring into the world. Children deserve this care, and families need each father's active participation," he said in a presidential proclamation issued by the White House. Full story

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