44th President of the United Stated (POTUS) Barack Obama is making his final appearance on "Late Show with David Letterman' on Monday, May 4 at 11:35|10:35c on CBS. It is Obama's 8th and final appearance on the show before American television host David Letterman retires in May 2015.
53-year-old Obama is the first African American POTUS. He was elected into office on November 2008. He has a wife and two daughter. He is a Christian and a member of the Democratic party. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. 68-year-old Letterman is a writer, comedian, producer and actor. He began hosting the "Late Show' on August 1993.
"David Letterman: A Life on Television' is a 90-minute special hosted by comedian Ray Romano. Following Obama, Letterman will interview comedian Will Ferell. Monday night's show will feature a musical performance by band The Avett Brothers and singer Brandi Carlile. Letterman retires on May 20. The show will be succeeded by Stephen Colbert from "The Colbert Report.'
"President ?@BarackObama brings midtown to a halt with one final visit to ?#Letterman. Catch it tonight! ?#ThanksDave ?pic.twitter.com/rMyRMCCst1," tweeted the Letterman show on Monday.
Obama spent the day in New York City. He gave a speech at Lehman College in the Bronx about his nonprofit organization, My Brother's Keeper Alliance Initiative. The organization seeks to raise money to help underprivileged male youths in the United States. It was formed after the death of Trayvon Martin.
My Brother's Keeper Alliance Initiative offers tutoring programs for kids with famous celebrities, politicians, and athletes. Colin Powell and Cory Booker are two of the many leaders involved in the program. According to a report by CBS, the organization has a commitment of over $85 million.
