Barack Obama was born August 4, 1961. This is an undated photo provided by Barack Obama's half sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 -- Happy Birthday!
Puzzle by Alan Arbesfeld, edited by Will Shortz
OBAMA (71A. President born on August 4, whose name can be found backward in 17-, 31-, 47- and 63-Across), along with DREAMABOUT (17A. Envision in one’s sleep), PAJAMABOTTOMS (31A. Sleepwear component), ALABAMABORDER (47A. The Chattahoochee River forms part of it) and BEAMABOARD (63A. Arrive on the Enterprise via transporter) are the interrelated entries of this Birthday Puzzle. I must admit to being very partial to this crossword as today is my birthday, sharing same with the President, Roger Clemens, Billy Bob Thornton, the late Queen Mother and Satchmo! -- still a Lot of Livin’ To Do!
A few more links -- SHOEHORN (11D. Squeeze [into]); MEDICI (51A. Classic family name in Florence); 58A. ”Live Free ORDIE” (New Hampshire motto); OHIO (16A. Its license plates say “Birthplace of Aviation“)
One more time -- Happy Birthday! ------------------ For today's cartoon, go to The Crossword Puzzle Illustrated.
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