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Obamas return to White House for portrait unveiling

By Associated Press

Sept. 7, 2022

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President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama, followed by first lady Jill Biden and former first lady Michelle Obama, arrive in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 7, for the unveiling of the Obama's official White House portraits.
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Vice President Kamala Harris and first gentleman Doug Emhoff, right, arrive as President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden host former President Barack Obama and former first Lady Michelle Obama for the unveiling of their official White House portraits in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 7.
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Former first lady Michelle Obama's mother Marian Robinson, center, arrives for a ceremony as President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden host former President Barack Obama and former first Lady Michelle Obama for the unveiling of their official White House portraits in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 7.
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President Joe Biden speaks during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 7, for the unveiling of the Obama's official White House portraits.
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Former first lady Michelle Obama unveils her official White House portrait during a ceremony for the unveiling in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Washington.
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Former President Barack Obama unveils his official White House portrait during a ceremony for the unveiling in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Washington.
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Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama unveil their official White House portraits during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Washington.
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Former President Barack Obama kisses his wife former first lady Michelle Obama after they unveiled their official White House portraits during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Washington.
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Former first lady Michelle Obama listens as former President Barack Obama speaks during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Washington.
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Former President Barack Obama speaks after he and former first lady Michelle Obama unveiled their official White House portraits during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Washington.
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Former first lady Michelle Obama reacts as former President Barack Obama speaks during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Washington. The Obama's unveiled their official White House portraits during the ceremony.
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Former President Barack Obama leaves the podium as former first lady Michelle Obama walks to speak during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Washington.
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Former President Barack Obama listens as former first lady Michelle Obama speaks during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Washington.
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Artist Robert McCurdy, who painted the official White House portrait of former President Barack Obama, sits in the audience during an unveiling ceremony of the official portraits in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 7.
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Artist Sharon Sprung, who painted the official White House portrait of former first lady Michelle Obama, attends an unveiling ceremony of the official portraits in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 7.
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Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama depart after unveiling their official White House portraits during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Washington.
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Former first lady Michelle Obama's official White House portrait is displayed during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Washington. The former first lady chose artist Sharon Sprung to do her portrait. 
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Former President Barack Obama's official White House portrait is displayed during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Washington.

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