[allmendream]

That wasn't the point I was making. The post highlighted “in the United States” and then said something about ‘i thought the story was born in Hawaii?’.

As such I wondered if the poser was aware that Hawaii is “in the United States”.

And aren't there TWO DIFFERENT hospitals claiming it? I thought THAT was the issue, not that none claimed it.

It may well be that there is no long form, it isn't an uncommon occurrence that there is no paper record, especially if your birth is within the last 20 years or so, as most States go by electronic records these days; under the Full Faith and Credit clause of the Constitution - what are we going to do?

Paper original documents are apparently, “SO 20th century!”

[alstewartfan]

One hospital, Kapiolani, once claimed it, but has backed off. At present, all hospitals in Hawaii are mum. Curious, eh? LOL Bob

[philman_36]

The post highlighted “in the United States” and then said something about ‘i thought the story was born in Hawaii?’.

If you've got something to say to me then say it to me. Don't say it to someone else. Or at least have the common courtesy to ping me.
I'm a grown man with a thick skin and can take anything you dish.
Hell, I've even been known to publicly admit on FR that I'm wrong when I am!

[MortMan]

Obama has claimed two different hospitals. Neither hospital is claiming Obama.

The change in narrative is correct - the story has always been “In Hawaii”, and now is described as “in the United States”. The difference may be moot, but it is a difference.