Sasha and Malia Obama call the most powerful man in the world their “daddy.” Asked how he felt about Malia, 14, approaching a time where she’ll start dating, President Obama responded, “That’s why we have the Secret Service.”
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5.28.13: Side by Side
President Barack Obama walks with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie after arriving at Joint Base McGuire-Dix in New Jersey. Obama is traveling to the New Jersey shore to view rebuilding efforts following last year’s Hurricane Sandy.
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5.27.13: Meet and Greet
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet people while visiting section 60 at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
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2.27.13 Tender Moment
President Barack Obama holds Terrell Anderson Jr., 3, of Detroit, a relative of Rosa Parks after a statue unveiling ceremony for the civil rights activist the Capitol’s in Statuary Hall.
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2.26.13: On The Move
President Barack Obama waves at reporters as he leaves the White House in Washington, DC, en route Newport News, Virginia.
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11.12.12: Meet and Greet
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet veterans and their families during a wreath-laying ceremony on Veteran’s Day at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
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11.8.12: First Family
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and their daughters Malia and Sasha board Air Force One at Chicago O’Hare International Airport in Chicago the day after winning the bid for re-election.
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11.7.12: A Special Thank You
President Barack Obama wipes away tears as he thanks members of his campaign staff and volunteers in Chicago.
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11.7.12: Celebrate Black Love
President Barack Obama is embraced by First Lady Michelle Obama on stage in Chicago, where he delivered his victory speech.
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11.6.12: Re-elected!
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia arrive on stage in Chicago after his big victory.
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11.6.12: Victorious!
President Barack Obama gives the thumbs-up from the stage in Chicago.
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11.5.12: Final Pitch
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama cheer for their supporters during his last rally the night before the general election in Des Moines, Iowa.
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11.1.12: On The Trail
President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally at the Cheyenne Sports Complex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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10.31.12: Top Priority
President Barack Obama and New Jersey governor Chris Christie visit Brigantine, New Jersey, a neighborhood hit hard by Hurricane Sandy.
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10.31.12: Lean On Me
President Barack Obama comforts Hurricane Sandy victim Dana Vanzant as he visits a neighborhood in Brigantine, New Jersey.
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10.30.12: Taking Care of Business
President Barack Obama gives a statement about the federal government’s response to superstorm Sandy at a Red Cross in Washington.
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10.29.12: Hurricane Sandy
President Barack Obama returns to the West Wing of the White House before the arrival of Hurricane Sandy in Washington, DC. Obama cancelled campign events and returned to Washington before the storm.
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10.25.12: Lunch Hour
President Barack Obama speaks during a lunch with a group of Obama for America volunteers at Antonella’s Pizzeria in Davenport, Iowa.
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10.23.12: Good Times
President Barack Obama poses with students from the Daughter of Zion Junior Academy after a campaign rally at the Delray Beach Tennis Club in Delray Beach, Florida.
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10.22.12: Very Presidential
President Barack Obama and presidential candidate Mitt Romney participate in the third and final presidential debate at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida.
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10.22.12: Black Love
President Barack Obama greets First Lady Michelle Obama after the last debate at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida.
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10.21.12: Heavy Reading
President Barack Obama reads briefing material while meeting with advisors inside his cabin at Camp David, Maryland.
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10.18.12: Daily Dose
President Barack Obama and Jon Stewart speak during a taping of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart in New York City.
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10.16.12: By Your Side
President Barack Obama kisses First Lady Michelle Obama after a town hall style presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York.
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10.16.12: Strong Performance
President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney during the second of three presidential debates.
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10.7.12: Stars and Stripes
President Barack Obama speaks at the “30 Days To Victory” fundraising concert at the Nokia Theater L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
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10.3.12: Debating The Issues
President Barack Obama speaks during the Presidential Debate at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.
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10.2.12: Time Out
President Barack Obama takes time out from his debate preparation to visit the Hoover Dam in Nevada.
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10.1.12: Ready to Work
President Barack Obama rolls up his sleeves as he walks across the tarmac to greet well-wishers upon arrival at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas.
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9.27.12: Take Cover
President Barack Obama disembarks from Air Force One under a rainfall at Akron-Canton Regional Airport in Akron, Ohio.
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9.26.12: On The Move
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama arrive at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.
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9.25.12: Red, White and View
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama sat with the ladies for a taping of The View at ABC Studios in New York City.
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9.21.12: Meet and Greet
President Barack Obama meets with supporters about voter registration at OMG Burgers in Miami, Florida.
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9.20.12: Mix and Mingle
President Barack Obama, Beyonce and Jay-Z at the 40/40 club in NYC for a fundraiser benefiting Obama’s reelection campaign.
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9.19.12: New York State of Mind
President Barack Obama visits the Late Show with David Letterman in New York City.
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9.15.12: Team USA
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden pose for a photograph with the members of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams on the South Lawn in Washington, DC.
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9.11.12: We Remember
The President and First Lady participate in a moment of silence on the South Lawn of the White House to remember the September 11th terrorist attack.
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9.10.12: Reaching Out
President Barack Obama makes a phone call to a supporter during a visit to the Obama for American campaign field office in Port St. Lucie, Florida, during the second day of a bus tour across Florida.
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The Look of Love
President Barack Obama greets the First Lady on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.
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9.6.12: Forward
Bill Clinton stands with President Barack Obama on stage during day two of the Democratic National Convention.
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9.5.12: A Proud Moment
President Barack Obama and his daughters, Sasha and Malia, watch the First Lady’s speech from The White House.
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9.1.12: Commander in Chief
President Barack Obama is saluted upon his arrival by military personnel at Biggs Army Airfield in El Paso, Texas.
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8.2.12: Presidential Strides
US President Barack Obama arrives to speak at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.
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Family Time
President Barack Obama walks towards the Marine One with daughters Malia, Sasha and family friends prior to their departure from the White House in Washington, DC.