New Jersey
Thousands turn out on the Jersey Shore to hear President Obama speak
Thousands from all over the Jersey Shore flocked to Asbury Park, NJ beach to hear President Obama speak on Hurricane Sandy’s recovery and rebuilding efforts.
Thousands flocked to Asbury Park, N.J. beach to hear President Obama speak on Hurricane Sandy’s recovery and rebuilding efforts.
For Jersey shore area residents, this was a historic day as it’s the first a President has come to the Shore to speak in years.
Crowds stood in long lines, some brought their children with them to hear the President’s speech. The rain kept coming, but that didn’t stop the crowds to witness history.

Governor Christie at President Barack Obama appearance in Asbury Park, New Jersey
President Obama spoke on the progress the Jersey Shore has made since the devastation from Hurricane Sandy.
“We understand there’s still a lot of work to be done,” Obama said outside Asbury Park Convention Hall. “There are homes to rebuild. There are businesses to reopen. There are landmarks and beaches and boardwalks that aren’t all the way back yet. But thanks to the hard work of an awful lot of people, we’ve got wonderful shops and. restaurants and arcades that are opening their doors, and I saw what thousands of Americans saw over Memorial Day weekend.”
In his 10-minute speech, Obama commended the efforts thus far and let those in the country know the Jersey Shore is open for business!
“After all you’ve dealt with, after all you’ve been through, the Jersey Shore is back and it is open for business, and they want all Americans to know that they’re ready to welcome you here.”
- Crowd watching President Barack Obama in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Copyright: Unheard Voices Magazine ®️
- Crowd watching President Barack Obama in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Copyright: Unheard Voices Magazine ®️
- Crowd watching President Barack Obama in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Copyright: Unheard Voices Magazine ®️
- ABC7 reporter Kemberly Richardson. Copyright: Unheard Voices Magazine ®️
- People come to see President Barack Obama in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Copyright: Unheard Voices Magazine ®️
- Family comes to see President Barack Obama in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Copyright: Unheard Voices Magazine ®️
- Crowds come to see President Barack Obama at Asbury Park, New Jersey. Copyright: Unheard Voices Magazine ®️
Real stories. Real impact. Straight to your inbox. Join thousands others. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter today!
Follow us on Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram
-
Community2 weeks agoShaquille O’Neal pays for funeral costs for 12‑year‑old Jada West, Georgia officials say
-
Social Justice3 days agoNew Jersey police reach $4 million settlement with children of woman killed by ex-husband, a former police officer
-
Education1 week agoAsbury Park High School: Crossover event esports and history with Tina Watson
-
Social Justice4 days agoJury awards California woman $15 million after supervisor called her n-word
-
Culture2 weeks agoWu‑Tang Clan concert film to screen at The Pinhook as part of Wu‑Tang Wednesday Series
-
Social Justice7 days agoFamily pleads for Trump’s help bringing severely ill son home from Chinese prison
-
Crime & Justice4 days agoDetroit man convicted of sexually assaulting, killing teen found dead in prison 2 weeks after sentencing
-
Culture3 days agoDruski new parody mocking conservative women sparks debate
-
Social Justice2 weeks agoDOJ moves to dismiss criminal case against ex-officers charged for role in Breonna Taylor’s death
-
In Memoriam2 weeks agoIn Memoriam: Beloved Showtime at the Apollo co-host Kiki Shepard











