On the top left, there are three little lines. If you click there, "Contact" is an option. I completed the form there. It's too soon to see if it worked, but it is worth a shot.

What do I do if "Get in touch" is no longer on the web page? Is there an alternative way to place an email request?

Yes, of course! You can ask for a birthday greeting card any year! Just follow the steps and you should be able to get a card.

It can take six to eight weeks to receive a requested letter, so you should make sure that you request it in time for the recipient's birthday.

If your birthday has long passed, it is unlikely. Next time, make the request a couple months in advance. Make sure that you are either a veteran over the age of 70 or a U.S. citizen over the age of 80. Otherwise, you do not qualify.

Quote from WhiteHouse.gov: "Birthday greetings are available for civilians celebrating their 80th (or greater) birthday, and veterans celebrating their 70th (or greater) birthday. Please make your request at least 6 weeks in advance of the birthday."

Make an online or snail mail request if necessary. If you've had difficulty making a phone request for a birthday card from the president, you may have better luck with an online or snail mail request. Just like the other methods for requesting a birthday card, be sure to make the call 6 to 8 weeks before the birthday.

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This line can be reached at (202)456-1414. When you reach the switchboard, ask for the Greetings Department. Wait patiently until you are connected with the Greetings Department.

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Gather information about the person and their birthday. You'll need to know the full name of the honoree, their date of birth, and home address. You should also verify whether the honoree is a veteran or not.

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Sign the letter at its end. Fold it and insert it into the addressed envelope. Affix the proper amount of postage, or take the letter to the post office and pay for postage there.

Gender, for example, is important to specify with names that can be both masculine and feminine. Although this may feel like you're being painfully specific, keep in mind that the honoree likely has no personal relationship to the president. Include:

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You'll be sending your letter to the Greetings Office at the White House. Remember to include your name and return address in case the letter needs to be sent back. Address your letter to:

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Write a brief message explaining that you are requesting a presidential greeting. Include the name of the person receiving the card, their date of birth, whether or not they are a veteran, and their home address.

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Once you land on the contact page, you'll have to fill out a form. In the "message type" dropdown box, select "Reflections for the President." Then insert your full name, email address, phone number, and home address in the appropriate fields.

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Milestone birthdays require appropriate fanfare, and the White House agrees. Veterans over the age of 70 and US citizens over 80 can request a birthday card from the president. You can submit a request in honor of someone else through email, phone, or by mail, but you must request it 6 to 8 weeks in advance of the birthday being celebrated.

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