White House Family Photo Released
(Official White House Photo)
The portrait was taken last month by famed photographer Annie Leibowitz, who has taken a number of Obama family portraits in the past.
October 23, 2009 9:41 AM The Obamas have released a new official first family portrait this morning. As you can see at left, Barack and Michelle Obama are seated in the Green Room of the White House, along with their daughters Sasha, age 8, and Malia, age 11.
The portrait was taken last month by famed photographer Annie Leibowitz, who has taken a number of Obama family portraits in the past.
The portrait was taken last month by famed photographer Annie Leibowitz, who has taken a number of Obama family portraits in the past.
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- TO: USA_is_back if that was your daughter missing you would hope it would be covered every day till she was found.
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- I like the First Family pic. I am glad it is shared with us as the Osbama family is First Family of this nation. The girls are so cute and they all look so happy. The photo is priceless. John ,what? Whom in place of what. Thank ye press for sharing it. It is a lovely photo .
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- This is consistent with the Obama administration. When one questions his job performance, they put out some fluff P.R., like the family photo, instead of dealing with the issues.
Right now, while children are dying of H1N1 and no vaccine on the horizon until mid November and our troops are begging for backup in Afhganistan and Obama claims he will have "a plan" in "a few weeks", he really should be focusing on life and death issues of real Americans, rather than posing for pictures, jetting off across the globe and attending fundraisers.
He needs to do some real work and show some real leadership. - Reply to this comment
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- Sorry, but I know at least three people who've already received their H1N1 vaccine. Do a little research before venting, okay?
- Dear lindyb2,
It is my opinion that it is not an either/or decision. Our President can, both, do his work, and have a family portrait taken. It makes me happy that he, and his family, are happy.
Additional information for Ellid2: The vaccine is not available in all locations at this time.
Regards,
Bob
- STUNNING!!!!
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- Nice picture...it's one of the only ones I've seen where Michelle is smiling, she always looks mad to me. But why did they put Sasha in a white dress next to her father in a white shirt, maybe she should have been next to her mom who was in black.
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- Great photo!
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- by mooksie1 October 23, 2009 1:08 PM EDT
Stuart just have to find a way to pick on Republicans so he is bringing up the slavery issue.
-------------- HAHAHA! I did'nt have to find a way to pick on republicans. They provided it! LOL You're a funny little troll. - Reply to this comment
- by N-Y-Joe-11 October 23, 2009 12:46 PM EDT
What is wrong with you Stuart ?? This is 2009, not 1800's......who is "They" who bought negroes as slaves.....which republicans made that purchase, WHICH !!! You are really rotted in the brain
2009, 1800's, 10,000 BC.......
With the republicans, there's really no difference. You clowns are cavemen, and you have a LOOOOOOOONG way to go to catch up with the rest of the world. - Reply to this comment
- puppydogs and fairytails. Where is the rear news. Its not about feeling all warm and tingly inside as some of you think. nutty people have missed the point all together once again and then you have stuie talking about race again. you know what they say first one that smelt it delt it.
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- I must say the Obamas are a nice looking family. That goes a long way in the public opinion polls for Obama. If only his ill-advised, socialist policies were as pleasant as his family...But, unfortunately they are not and that will be his downfall in the end. In this country most people are middle-of-the-road politically and in forcing the nation too far to the left, people will balk. In fact, they already are. Lotsa balking going on!
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- If this doesn't make you feel good there just is no heart in you! Makes me remember when we did our family photos.... kids are gone now and on their own BUT it is good to see my Country back to believing in the Future.
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- Yeah, it will make a great mug shot when Barry's ineligibility is proved and he's serving time in San Quentin as the usurper and traitor he is.
- Uh, yeah, it is news. On EVERY network and site. An uplifting story about a beautiful family. Jees, the bitterness and hatred of the right is getting really scary.
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- Of course the republicans will oppose this picture.
They have no reason to, and they don't why, but when they look at the picture, they just can't help but yelling "NO" at the top of their lungs. - Reply to this comment
- great news story c BS, you wouldn't want to report anything important that people should know and care about or you might be in the same boat as Fox. the WH might get mad at you for not letting them control you and cover exactly what they want people to hear lol
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- You mean like Rev Wright, the birth certificate lies, or the Fox sponsored tea party protests?
Bwaaa haaa haaaa haaaa!!!
- You mean like Rev Wright, the birth certificate lies, or the Fox sponsored tea party protests?
- That is too cute. Malia & Mrs. Obama's adoration for each other is palpable.
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- What a great family photo!
YES WE CAN! - Reply to this comment
- I like this guy.
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- Kudos to Annie Leibowitz for capturing that moment!
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- It is refreshing to see a young and new generation leading our nation. Very nice family picture.
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- Ah, is this your idea of news?
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- Come on - if we endured listening / reading all about the fashions, spending, domestic drama of Sarah... yes, some of us just love seeing a nice, happy, family photo of our leader.
As much as you may hate to admit it; he is your president! No harm in (for once) biting your vile tongue, and just letting something go w/o some negative, resentful, jealous comment.
- Come on - if we endured listening / reading all about the fashions, spending, domestic drama of Sarah... yes, some of us just love seeing a nice, happy, family photo of our leader.
