On Friday morning, the White House released their first family portrait. Taken on September 1st, well-known photographer Annie Leibovitz shot the lovely photo.The First Family, President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Malia and Sasha, are seated in the Green Room of the White House for this portrait.
I am always taken aback by how sincerely happy President Obama looks with his family. The First Lady looks radiant in her black dress, and let's not get started about those lovely children. It is heartwarming to see how they grasp their mother's hands, a clutch of unadulterated love. What a beautiful family to represent the United States. Just their presence alone strengthens the values of family and love everywhere.
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President Obama Pictures
Photographers and reporters gather around Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Thorbjoern Jagland, at podium left, in Oslo Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, as he announces that US President Barack Obama has won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. The citation for the award, in part says: The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 is to be awarded to President Barack Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples. The Committee has attached special importance to Obama's vision of and work for a world without nuclear weapons. (AP Photo / Jon-Michael Josefsen, Scanpix) ** NORWAY OUT **
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Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Thorbjoern Jagland, holds a picture of US President Barack Obama, in Oslo, Norway, Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, after the announcement of Obama as winner of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. The citation for the award, in part says, The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 is to be awarded to President Barack Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples. The Committee has attached special importance to Obama's vision of and work for a world without nuclear weapons. (AP Photo / Jon-Michael Josefsen, Scanpix) ** NORWAY OUT **
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The Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Thorbjoern Jagland, holds a picture of US President Barack Obama in Oslo on October 9, 2009, after the annoncement of Obama as winner of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. Obama sensationally won the Nobel Peace Prize on October 9, 2009 less than a year after he took office with the jury hailing his "extraordinary" diplomatic efforts on the international stage. AFP PHOTO / Jon-Michael Josefsen / Scanpix (Photo credit should read Jon-Michael Josefsen/AFP/Getty Images)
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Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Thorbjoern Jagland, announces in Oslo Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, that US President Barack Obama has won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. In backgorund right is Geir Lundestad, secretary of the committee and director of the Nobel Institute. (AP Photo / Jon-Michael Josefsen, Scanpix) ** NORWAY OUT **
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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 25: (AFP OUT) President Barack Obama (C) escorts his daughters Sasha Obama (R), Malia Obama and Marian Robinson, the president's mother -in-law to the South Lawn of the White House on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Obama's joined area middle -school students as part of an astronomy event at the White House. (Photo by Martin H. Simon -Pool/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marian Robinson;Malia Obama;Sasha Obama;Barack Obama
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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 25: (AFP OUT) President Barack Obama peers through a telescope set up on the South Lawn of the White House on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Obama's joined area middle -school students as part of an astronomy event at the White House. (Photo by Martin H. Simon -Pool/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Barack Obama
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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 25: (AFP OUT) President Barack Obama peers through a telescope set up on the South Lawn of the White House on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Obama's joined area middle -school students as part of an astronomy event at the White House. (Photo by Martin H. Simon -Pool/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Barack Obama
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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 25: (AFP OUT) President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama arrive on the South Lawn of the White House on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Obama's joined area middle -school students as part of an astronomy event at the White House. (Photo by Martin H. Simon -Pool/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michelle Obama;Barack Obama
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Anti-war protesters on the eight-year anniversary of military action in Afghanistan during a demonstration outside the Federal Building in Los Angeles on October 7, 2009. President Barack Obama moved closer to a crucial decision on the US-led war in Afghanistan after receiving a request from his commander to send in more troops. With the appeal for reinforcements in hand, Obama and his top advisers could start talking about committing yet more troops to the unpopular war later this week after a wide-ranging strategy review, the White House said. TOPSHOTS AFP PHOTO/Mark RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
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Veteran Jack Finley joins other anti-war protesters on the eight-year anniversary of military action in Afghanistan during a demonstration outside the Federal Building in Los Angeles on October 7, 2009. President Barack Obama moved closer to a crucial decision on the US-led war in Afghanistan after receiving a request from his commander to send in more troops. With the appeal for reinforcements in hand, Obama and his top advisers could start talking about committing yet more troops to the unpopular war later this week after a wide-ranging strategy review, the White House said. AFP PHOTO/Mark RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
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By: JENISE on 10/23/2009 3:48PM
very nice
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By: Tia on 10/23/2009 5:03PM
Too cute. Love them.
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By: soila on 10/23/2009 5:06PM
It's a beautiful family picture really love it because it shows everyone to love,cherish,unite,and respect one another especially when its a family.I admire and respect the president in what he do and how he still find time to be with his family.Happy Holiday's to the President and his family.
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By: Sunita Lal on 10/23/2009 10:15PM
It's a beautiful family picture I admire and respect the president what he do and still find time with his family. Happy Holiday's to the President and his family. Also thank You so much for Diwali greeting from our President it was very nice to get greeting from the President.
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By: Robert Mueller on 10/24/2009 3:07AM
Such a beautiful portrait for a family whose father is President. And will be long remembered in history as the man who bankrupted the United States of America. And caused scores of people to loose jobs, homes and a way of life that they once knew. And also as the one President, who let so many greedy people use our tax money for their own purposes and gains. Without any repocussions or punishment for stealing hard working American Tax Payers, money. And last but not least. The one President, who sided with Terrorist; granting them their freedom to do further harm on innocent people. OH! And where is this man's BIRTH CERITIFICATE? He never did produce that one gem to prove he is eligible to be President.
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By: Toni on 10/25/2009 8:03PM
Robert, you're living proof,that brothers and sisters should not have sex!!
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By: spectch101 on 10/24/2009 7:52PM
For the most part you are confusing him with George W Bush concerning the state of the e economy. Give the man time to clean up the Bushes' mess from the last 8 yrs.
You know if you are more positive in your outlook on people and situation you will live longer and healthier thus happier. Give it a try. They are a beautiful family living clean and decent lives. Will someone say that about you?
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By: bernice on 10/31/2009 9:57AM
Boy dont we have so much hate in your heart.You are mad at yourself, and hate all people that are differant than you. If anything the President has help this country in so many ways and still doing.Bush and his crew messed this county all the way up his own party may not admit it but they know the truth.So blame the real deal BUSH.
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By: amber on 10/27/2009 6:16PM
No you have him confused with George Bush. Did you expect for Obama to wave a magic wand then pesto everything in American will be better. That people will stop losing jobs, gas prices will down, and the two wars will stop. It takes time even Obama said that in his speech or would you to blind by the hate you have in your heart. It is fast and easy to screw up America, but it is harder and take time to fix America. Give him a chance, but you started complaining at least he his trying to do something unlike Bush.
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By: wisdom on 10/24/2009 11:59AM
This is the best looking family that has ever been in the white house.I hope the next family will look just like them.They are just what america needs.New and fresh .
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