Barack Obama, the first African American President of the United States, who took over the reins of the country 100 days ago in the middle of a severe economic recession and a series a foreign policy challenges, today said that his administration is off to a good start and called on his countrymen to lay the new foundation for growth.

US President Barack Obama addresses a press conference on his 100th day in office.AFP Photo

"We are off to a good start. But it is just a start. I am proud of what we have achieved, but I am not content," Obama said in his opening remarks at a nationally televised prime time press conference on the occasion of his administration completing 100 days in office.

Several opinion polls released on the occasion, said Obama had a high popularity and approval ranking than his predecessors like George W Bush and Bill Clinton.