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Behind-the-scenes photographs of the Obama White House

by theGrio | June 18, 2012 at 1:57 PM
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Tender: President Barack Obama dances with First Lady Michelle Obama in the Blue Room of the White House prior to an 'In Performance at the White House' series concert honoring songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David on May 9, 2012

Tender: President Barack Obama dances with First Lady Michelle Obama in the Blue Room of the White House prior to an ‘In Performance at the White House’ series concert honoring songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David on May 9, 2012

Loving: President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet the family of Specialist Leslie H. Sabo, Jr., U.S. Army, outside the Oval Office prior to a Medal of Honor ceremony honoring Specialist Sabo, May 16, 2012. Pictured, from left, are: Kathleen Starkey, sister-in-law; Rose Sabo-Brown, widow; Frances Buccelli, mother-in-law.

Loving: President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet the family of Specialist Leslie H. Sabo, Jr., U.S. Army, outside the Oval Office prior to a Medal of Honor ceremony honoring Specialist Sabo, May 16, 2012. Pictured, from left, are: Kathleen Starkey, sister-in-law; Rose Sabo-Brown, widow; Frances Buccelli, mother-in-law.

Happy: First Lady Michelle Obama greets Sherri Shepherd of 'The View' at the show's studio in New York, N.Y., on May 29, 2012

Happy: First Lady Michelle Obama greets Sherri Shepherd of ‘The View’ at the show’s studio in New York, N.Y., on May 29, 2012

First Lady: Michelle Obama touches the Hokie Stone before walking onto the field at Lane Stadium to give the Virginia Tech commencement address in Blacksburg, Va., on May 11, 2012

First Lady: Michelle Obama touches the Hokie Stone before walking onto the field at Lane Stadium to give the Virginia Tech commencement address in Blacksburg, Va., on May 11, 2012

Intimate: President Barack Obama shares a hug with a U.S. soldier while troops watch, smiling, following his remarks at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, on May 1, 2012

Intimate: President Barack Obama shares a hug with a U.S. soldier while troops watch, smiling, following his remarks at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, on May 1, 2012

Tactile: President Barack Obama greets U.S. troops, shaking their hands, following his remarks at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, on May 1, 2012

Tactile: President Barack Obama greets U.S. troops, shaking their hands, following his remarks at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, on May 1, 2012

Joker: President Barack Obama jokes with Commander Wendy Halsey and Command Master Chief Al Marcucci following his arrival at Camp David, Md., for the G8 Summit, on May 18, 2012

Joker: President Barack Obama jokes with Commander Wendy Halsey and Command Master Chief Al Marcucci following his arrival at Camp David, Md., for the G8 Summit, on May 18, 2012

Jump for joy: President Barack Obama congratulates cadets as they receive their diplomas during the commencement ceremony at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., on May 23, 2012

Jump for joy: President Barack Obama congratulates cadets as they receive their diplomas during the commencement ceremony at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., on May 23, 2012

Warm welcome: President Barack Obama disembarks Air Force One upon his arrival at Joplin Regional Airport in Joplin, Mo., on May 21, 2012

Warm welcome: President Barack Obama disembarks Air Force One upon his arrival at Joplin Regional Airport in Joplin, Mo., on May 21, 2012

Mesmerized: President Barack Obama looks at Mount Rainier from Air Force One during a flight from Seattle, Wash., to Los Angeles, Calif., May 10, 2012. Nancy-Ann DeParle, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Press Secretary Jay Carney join the President for a look

Mesmerized: President Barack Obama looks at Mount Rainier from Air Force One during a flight from Seattle, Wash., to Los Angeles, Calif., May 10, 2012. Nancy-Ann DeParle, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Press Secretary Jay Carney join the President for a look

Hungry: Obama has lunch with members of the Congressional Leadership in the Oval Office Private Dining Room, May 16, 2012. The President served hoagies from Taylor Gourmet, which he purchased after a small business roundtable earlier in the day. Seated, clockwise from the President, are: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, and House Speaker John Boehner

Hungry: Obama has lunch with members of the Congressional Leadership in the Oval Office Private Dining Room, May 16, 2012. The President served hoagies from Taylor Gourmet, which he purchased after a small business roundtable earlier in the day. Seated, clockwise from the President, are: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, and House Speaker John Boehner

Maternal: First Lady Michelle Obama joins children in making Mother's Day gifts in the State Dining Room of the White House, on May 10, 2012

Maternal: First Lady Michelle Obama joins children in making Mother’s Day gifts in the State Dining Room of the White House, on May 10, 2012

In 3D: President Obama welcomes service members and their families to a screening of Men in Black 3 in the White House Family Theater on May 25, 2012

In 3D: President Obama welcomes service members and their families to a screening of Men in Black 3 in the White House Family Theater on May 25, 2012

Photo Opportunity: President Barack Obama greets graduating Joplin High School seniors before their commencement ceremony at Missouri Southern State University's Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin, Mo., on May 21, 2012

Photo Opportunity: President Barack Obama greets graduating Joplin High School seniors before their commencement ceremony at Missouri Southern State University’s Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin, Mo., on May 21, 2012

Playtime: President Barack Obama throws a football on the field at Soldier Field following the NATO working dinner in Chicago, Illinois, on May 20, 2012

Playtime: President Barack Obama throws a football on the field at Soldier Field following the NATO working dinner in Chicago, Illinois, on May 20, 2012

Joy: President Barack Obama throws his arms in the air after a field goal kicked by Trip Director Marvin Nicholson at Soldier Field following the NATO working dinner in Chicago, Illinois, on May 20, 2012

Joy: President Barack Obama throws his arms in the air after a field goal kicked by Trip Director Marvin Nicholson at Soldier Field following the NATO working dinner in Chicago, Illinois, on May 20, 2012

Time out: President Barack Obama plays a game of pool following the conclusion of the G8 Summit at Camp David, Maryland, on May 19, 2012

Time out: President Barack Obama plays a game of pool following the conclusion of the G8 Summit at Camp David, Maryland, on May 19, 2012

Calm: President Barack Obama prays following a meeting with religious leaders in the Oval Office on May 18, 2012

Calm: President Barack Obama prays following a meeting with religious leaders in the Oval Office on May 18, 2012

Colour-coordinated: President Barack Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom talk as they walk to Laurel Cabin during the G8 Summit at Camp David, Maryland on May 19, 2012

Colour-coordinated: President Barack Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom talk as they walk to Laurel Cabin during the G8 Summit at Camp David, Maryland on May 19, 2012

World leaders: Obama points at Prime Minister David Cameron while participating in a G8 Summit working session focused on global and economic issues, in the dining room of Laurel Cabin at Camp David, Maryland on May 19, 2012

World leaders: Obama points at Prime Minister David Cameron while participating in a G8 Summit working session focused on global and economic issues, in the dining room of Laurel Cabin at Camp David, Maryland on May 19, 2012

Engrossed: Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom, President Barack Obama, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, and others watch the overtime shootout of the Chelsea vs. Bayern Munich Champions League final, in the Laurel Cabin conference room during the G8 Summit at Camp David, Md., May 19, 2012

Engrossed: Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom, President Barack Obama, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, and others watch the overtime shootout of the Chelsea vs. Bayern Munich Champions League final, in the Laurel Cabin conference room during the G8 Summit at Camp David, Md., May 19, 2012

Powerful: President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama walk with former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush in the Cross Hall towards the East Room of the White House on May 31, 2012

Powerful: President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama walk with former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush in the Cross Hall towards the East Room of the White House on May 31, 2012

Gathering: The Obamas host a lunch for members of the Bush family in the Red Room of the White House on May 31, 2012. Seated clockwise from the President are: former First Lady Barbara Bush, Bucky Bush, Doro Bush Koch, Jenna Bush Hager, Marvin Bush, Jody Bush, former President George W. Bush, Mrs. Obama, former President George H.W. Bush, Patty Bush, Bobby Koch, Barbara Bush, Margaret Bush, Jonathan Bush, and former First Lady Laura Bush

Gathering: The Obamas host a lunch for members of the Bush family in the Red Room of the White House on May 31, 2012. Seated clockwise from the President are: former First Lady Barbara Bush, Bucky Bush, Doro Bush Koch, Jenna Bush Hager, Marvin Bush, Jody Bush, former President George W. Bush, Mrs. Obama, former President George H.W. Bush, Patty Bush, Bobby Koch, Barbara Bush, Margaret Bush, Jonathan Bush, and former First Lady Laura Bush

Good spirits: A toddler mimics the President and throws his fists in the air as Obama greets people upon arrival at Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines, Iowa on May 24, 2012

Good spirits: A toddler mimics the President and throws his fists in the air as Obama greets people upon arrival at Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines, Iowa on May 24, 2012

Gesticulating: President Barack Obama jokes with Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett backstage before delivering remarks on the economy at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering at the State University of New York in Albany, N.Y., May 8, 2012

Gesticulating: President Barack Obama jokes with Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett backstage before delivering remarks on the economy at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering at the State University of New York in Albany, N.Y., May 8, 2012

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