President Barack Obama's approval poll ratings fall

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It has been an extraordinary first year for President Barack Obama, during which unemployment has hit 26-year highs, two of the biggest US carmakers have declared bankruptcy, and the president has pushed his healthcare bill and won a Nobel Peace Prize.

His approval ratings have fallen from highs of about 68% in his first weeks in the job to about 50%.

Look at the graph below to see how his popularity has changed in his first year in charge.

You can also click <a class="bodl" href="/2/hi/americas/8462685.stm">here</a> to see a summary of the year from BBC journalists.

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The approval ratings were calculated by Gallup, Pew and ABC/Washington Post and collated by <a class="bodl" href="www.pollster.com/polls/us/jobapproval-obama.php">www.pollster.com</a> where you can find full data from these and other polls.

GALLUP: Asks 1,500 adults whether they approve of the job Barack Obama is doing as president.

PEW RESEARCH CENTER: Asks between 1,000 and 2,000 adults: "Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as president?"

ABC NEWS/WASHINGTON POST: Asks about 1,000 adults: "Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as president?"