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Obama marks birthday with low-key retreat

President Barack Obama celebrated his 51st birthday Saturday with a round of golf and a quiet weekend at the Camp David presidential retreat, taking a break from campaigning three months before Election Day.

President Barack Obama celebrated his 51st birthday Saturday with a round of golf and a quiet weekend at the Camp David presidential retreat, taking a break from campaigning three months before Election Day.

Obama, wearing a white golf shirt, khaki pants and sunglasses, boarded Marine One at Andrews Air Force Base after about six hours on the golf course before heading to Camp David. He was joined by a small group of friends and aides that included White House chef Sam Kass, a frequent golf partner.

Obama returns to campaign mode soon enough, with fundraisers in Connecticut on Monday and campaign rallies in Colorado on Wednesday and Thursday.