Politics

Marine One Takes Off

By Brian Montopoli

April 22, 2009 / 10:49 AM EDT / CBS News

(CBS/Mark Knoller)

This morning, President Obama traveled in presidential helicopter Marine One from the White House to Andrews Air Force Base, where he boarded a flight to Des Moines, Iowa.

CBS News White House correspondent Mark Knoller snapped a photo as Marine One began its journey, and we're posting for one simple reason: We thought it looked pretty cool.

Mr. Obama is set to arrive in Des Moines at 11:15 Central Time; he will then tour a green manufacturing facility and make comments on energy tied to Earth Day.