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On the Scene at the Inaugural Parade
President Barack Obama kisses Michelle Obama’s head as they watch the inaugural parade on Monday, Jan. 21, along with their extended family. Our photographer caught Malia’s now famous photobomb from a different vantage point. The first lady’s helpful post-kiss lipstick cleanup. The elder Obamas like what they see. The first family checks out the marchers. The South…
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Obama's Day, Jan. 23: Presidential Daily Briefing
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2013 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet for lunch…
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Obama's Day, Jan. 22: National Prayer Service
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2013 In the morning, the President, the Vice President, the First Lady and Dr. Biden will attend the National Prayer Service at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC. There will be in-town travel pool coverage of the service.…
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Scenes From the 2013 Inaugural Ceremony
On Monday, thousands of revelers flooded the National Mall to witness President Obama renew his oath to America. The stretch of bodies was an astonishing sight — so much so that just as President Obama retreated back into the Capitol after the swearing-in, he paused, took one last look at the massive crowd and said,…
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The Root Fetes Obama's 2nd Inauguration
On Jan. 19, 2013, The Root held its second inaugural ball in its five-year existence — a follow-up to a 2009 fete for Barack Obama’s first inauguration. More than a thousand guests — including Angela Bassett, Chris Tucker, the Rev. Al Sharpton and Attorney General Eric Holder — joined The Root’s staff, writers, friends and…
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Obama's Day, Jan. 18: Daily Presidential Briefing
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2013 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.
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Obama's Day, Jan. 17: Daily Presidential Briefing
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2013 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.
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Obama's Day, Jan. 15: Presidential Daily Briefing
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2013 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet for lunch…
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Obama's Day, Jan. 14: Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORMONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2013 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Updated, Mon. 12:17 p.m. ET: Later this morning, the President will hold a…
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Memories of Obama's 1st Inauguration
Vice President Joe Biden, President Barack Obama and former President George W. Bush put their hands on their hearts during Obama’s swearing-in ceremony in front of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2009. The youngest Obamas, Malia and Sasha, take it all in at their father’s swearing-in ceremony. Former President Bill Clinton and…
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