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Happy Birthday, Bo!

Summary: 
The First Dog, Bo, turns four years old today.

It has been a very busy year for America's First Dog here at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Check out some of our favorite moments, below:

President Barack Obama and Burmese Opposition Leader Aung San Suu Kyi pet Bo

President Barack Obama and Burmese Opposition Leader Aung San Suu Kyi pet Bo, the Obama family dog, at the conclusion of their meeting in the Oval Office, Sept. 19, 2012. Attendees included Danny Russel, Senior Director for Asian Affairs, and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

First Lady Michelle Obama and Bo greet audience members at Children's National Medical Center

First Lady Michelle Obama and Bo, the Obama family dog, greet audience members at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., Dec. 12, 2011. Mrs. Obama read "Twas the Night Before Christmas" during a Christmas holiday program with children, parents and staff. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

The President and Bo in the Motorcade

The President and Bo, the Obama family dog, ride in the presidential motorcade en route to PetSmart in Alexandria, Va. The President bought Bo some Christmas gifts at the pet store then walked nearby to Best Buy to purchase gifts for his daughters. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama Pets Bo In The Oval Office

President Barack Obama pets Bo, the Obama family dog, in the Oval Office, June 21, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Barack Obama Selects A Bone For Bo

President Barack Obama talks with an employee as he selects a bone for Bo, the Obama family dog, during a stop at a PetSmart store in Alexandria, Va., Dec. 21, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Watch as Bo invites America to the White House for the Easter Egg Roll:

Watch as the White House decorates for the holidays with replicas of Bo around the house.

And today, Bo turns four years old. Happy Birthday, Bo!

Bo lounges in the West Garden Room

Bo, the Obama family dog, lounges in the West Garden Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)