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Michael Casey says:

Watching the future get brighter!
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msnyc111 says:

wow, it must have been incredible to have been in that room when the news became official!
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truck stop tea party says:

I'm so happy they are my new first family!
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Giancarlo Scordo says:

We love You!!!!
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Studio H (Chris) says:

How extraordinary it is for us to be able to share in this historic night. Once again, I'm proud to be an American.
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swoodie says:

great photo! thank you.
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Sylvieblissplace says:

Nice picture!:) glad to see a generous president.:)
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Karin RK says:

I love seeing these behind the scenes images. Thank you for sharing!
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Sylvieblissplace says:

Yep everyone feels closer. :) I like this, quite a warm feeling.
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n.elle says:

loving this. this whole set. everything about being able to see these images makes me feel warm and fuzzy.
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mebooyou says:

congrats to you all!
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joško says:

beautiful family! congratulations Barack Obama!
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Kathy (Arctic-Fox) says:

Congratulations Barack.. I am so Proud to be an American right now.. You have given us HOPE again.. God Bless you and your Family.. and GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
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4tuneseekr says:

Great set .. thanks for posting.
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laura-ann says:

Wonderful image of the next first family!
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cynthiam19 says:

Thank you so much for sharing these pictures. I was curious to know what their reaction was leading up to and following the announcement. Thanks for the insight.
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Simno says:

Lovely!
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Stunt Cat says:

these pictures are GREAT to see, thank you! I have hope now :)
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waltarrrrr says:

I'm guessing that he's taking a call from Senator McCain at this moment.
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tamaradulva says:

This is a great photo, but what's the gift on the table?
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Valerio Pandolfo says:

great set!
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Amazing to see such personal and intimate pictures.
Internet has changed the world, and because the Obama team built their campaign around it he has become much closer to all of us.
Thanks for these.
And good luck with all that needs to be fixed and changed! You have already made us proud.
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*xCady& kiTtY says:

sO cUtEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
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Oneras says:

Cool, and congratulations for the election. Great job to all!
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Maulleigh says:

Is that the phone call from McCain?
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Raquel Cristina says:

I hope that you win the election here in Brazil! Congratulations!
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zs1258 says:

Great job! make us proud now
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anthonyfil says:

Parabéns!
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Bobby Siliato says:

Congrats!
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mfs2k says:

guess he didnt want the unopened gift on the coffee table.
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maddalena.m says:

you are so nice and quiet, you all. Feeling like if a friend of mine, one who is really a good and clever person, became the president of the USA. Now I feel safer and hopeful. Impossible not to love you all.
THANK YOU!
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ilkogaku says:

...spettacolo!
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Jane_dora says:

This can't be beaten. Everyone quiet, composed and listening. Do you see the discipline?
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

sk8ell says:

Beautiful family. I love the anticipation, everyone gathered around.
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gurami6 says:

Hongera !!!!
You are welcome in denmark, and we are looking forward to your visit.
Århus, Denmark.
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mr_makupinya says:

The Audacity Indeed!!! Brilliant!
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sammyserwar says:

John M: Congratulations Sen. Obama! You were the better candidate today.

Barack O: I know John...i know. I hope we can still work to make this country great again.
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Naxel says:

congratiulations from europe!
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gTunes says:

such a lovely & gracious family!
SO happy you're gonna be at the white house!
brain in the white house, for a change!
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lashone says:

The beautiful Phonemical Woman of the White House
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mrrobertwade (wadey) says:

Great photos but this is my "Fave", thanks for sharing and Good Luck for the future.
wadey
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ladigue_99 says:

thanks for sharing this special moment with us!
Best wishes from Italy!
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Phil Burns says:

A nice family shot. Well done and congratulations!
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::enrapture:: says:

I have never in my life been more proud of a President elect and my country. Thank you for who you are and reinstating faith and hope in so many of us.
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katypearce says:

Can these girls be any sweeter?
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DocCoder says:

Your election means so much to me personally. I am biracial (African American and White) as well and your candidacy and election will heal this country and many conflicts in all of us as well. I also have never been as proud to be an American as I am now, and I feel that finally this IS my country. Thank you for these photos and everything you already have and will do for this amazing country of ours!!!!
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happylolday says:

Amazing thank you so much for making these available to all to share. We can all see what it was like, can only guess what it must have felt like :)
www.happylolday.com
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edu4real [deleted] says:

All of these photos are beautiful! Congratulations on this historic accomplishment! May God bless you and your family!
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katrina872 says:

I love this picture. It could have been taking in millions of homes across the country. My family sat with a similar focused anticipation watching the results. We shared in the gravity of the moment and the intesity of the outcome. I am proud to have a country that has risen to such great committment and a president elect who represents the a true picture America.
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Carol_in_Raleigh says:

I fell in love with the Obama family when I saw them on tv last winter. It's a joy to see these photos and will be a joy to watch the girls grow up.
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Blessed07 says:

Love the photos, they look like any other family dressed up for church or a special event. May God Bless the Great First Family.
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@esotericsean says:

Amazing to see these images. Great job, Barack!
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Donna dtobias1artgirl says:

I can't even imagine what the wait must have been like... What an amazing shot. We love you Barack!
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rowrow03 says:

What a relief for you, Mr. Obama, when the news became official! Great job to all!
I am so proud of you for having as our president and I love you.
r. President and family,

Thank you for sharing all the beautiful pictures to us. You definitely have a beautiful family. Congratulations and so proud that diversity is well accepted. GOD BLESS YOU and YOU FAMILY,

GOODLUCK, Pres.ident Obama!

Regards,
Your dedicated supporter from Ohio, Cleveland
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tlk1969 says:

Congrats, Mr. President!! It will be a great day when this beautiful family moves into the White House!!
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jeffinmoscow says:

Congratulations, Barack! (And thank you so much for sharing these photographs with us.)

You are an inspiration to us all.

Best wishes from Russia to you and your family.
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Ms. Aarika says:

Dear Senator Obama,
I would die to be your personal photographer. I hear that there are usually 4-5 White House staffed photojournalist. Where do I send my resume?

Nastassia Davis
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chrisdayon says:

I wish my mom was alive to see you and your beautiful family make history! My family and I are so proud to have witnessed your historic night! We were so touched. All I could think of is how far we have come as a nation and a race of people. The comments on the radio the next morning reminded me that we still have a long way to go!

Congrats!

You have earned your place in history!

Much luv!
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Ms. Aarika says:

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pleex1 says:

A beautiful man, a beautiful family! I am so grateful and proud we have you as our President. God bless.
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belynjv says:

I think this election was all one sided, Dem. Michelle needs a whole make over to be a first lady. He's going to raise taxes. He believes in
abortion. He's muslim. He said he wanted to change the Constitution. I think that's unAmerican.
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*xCady& kiTtY says:

What A Great Familllly
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www.natarshanwright.com says:

Picture Perfect! Great reflection of the first family watching the news as it is being projected...Love the candidness!
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rayrock73 says:

Congratulations, Barack! This is history , I'm so proud to have you as president of the USA and i hope you will make this country a better place for the Americans and try to solve the world problems .

GO OBAMA
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Viqi French says:

My cousin Kelvin *loves* Michelle Obama's "big legs." I'll have to direct him to this photo stream! ;-P
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jayshookler says:

Is that Fiji Water on the table. thanks for choosing that. Congrats.
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my lite in the dark says:

Im so glad Barack did it, I prayed and prayed, we need change and hes the man to do it. I told my son that he reminds me a lot of him and that he can do it to one day, hes only 6 and I adopted him but i would not change it, he gives me reasons to go every day and now maybe the world will have reason to get up and go again and one day my baby will be where Barack is. God Bless the world.
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ewka1 says:

You are the best! I am so proud of you and those who voted for you!
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Novus ordo seclorum says:

What was achieved on Nov. 4th is truly a victory and in no way should it be seen otherwise within its' right. But not for the same reason it is also the spark which will ignite our constitution which has been doused with the fuel of dwelling liberties by the very people it was designed to protect.
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studdly901 says:

i was in battle creek doing groceries on tuesday night, after i picked my mothers pills from wal-mart, i had only fifteen minutes before the polls closed in my township, thankfully i made it with minutes to spare, when i came home, i saw that you were ahead, but considering how early it was, it was too close to be certain, i dropped off in the chair, when i awoke, my white cat diddy caused my arm to fall asleep, but it was worth it, because thats when i saw you made the dream come back to life, a chance for this great country to be reborn with a sence of purpose and not a sence of distrust and dispair, that people of united states of america had the ability to see in plain logic, the right choice to bring a new age of change and regain the trust in the international community that a new being was coming to fruition, i know its a difficult position for you to be portrayed in, including your children and the undying support from your wife michelle, but i truly think that if there was anyone that could bring that beleif of truth back to our government, its you barry, and please, i know that you meant well refering to yourself as a mutt for getting your daughter a puppy, but you are nothing close to being that, your are a fine human being with the courage and bravery of a lion, but just one word on the dog, make sure that it is a puppy, that way it can grow up with her and get a sence of devotion to her, best of luck to you mister president, you have my support completely
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Laura_Strong says:

My husband is from England and each time we travel there I have been extremely impressed with the dignity, poise, and grace that exudes from those who are from African, but who haven't been subjected to the horrors of African-American slavery. This is true throughout European culture and the world. I hope that Obama servers as a model for this country, and as a model for the dignity that the is so deserved from people of multi-ehtnic backgrounds - which is growing t be 100% of us withing time.
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samsfadil says:

I hope not to disappoint my hopes
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WAXY. says:

An incredible night. An incredible moment in our collective history. An important day for all people. Well done President Elect Obama, and what a beautiful first family. I'm so proud of our country.... so proud.
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M.J.S. says:

Yay!
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Livia Iacolare says:

Fantastic picture... and what a fantastic moment! The whole night I wished I were American just to be able to go to vote for Obama.
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Willa4Obama4Unity says:

I am SOOOOOOOO HAPPY & EXCITED for MY FAVE 1st FAMILY!!
CONGRATULATIONS PRESIDENT OBAMA AND FAMILY!!! This I have been waiting for a MAN LIKE YOU to Be OUR PRESIDENT!!!!

I was in the 60's child and saw how cruel ignorant people was.. and My Grandpa Leonard Smith was the Most UnPrejudice Person that Lived in his time..I learned from him how we ALL are here to Help and Love one another..so I done so for since 1960's to Love People.
much hugs, love
willa and 2 kids.
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tnxg4ever says:

Congratulations President Elect Obama!(fr. the Phil.) Mabuhay ka at ang iyong buong pamilya! God Bless you and your family!
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mizzjackie2003 says:

Yes we can!
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circularaccessories says:

Yes we did!
Congratulations to everyone!!!
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miscasinthehouse says:

Congratulations on becoming the first African American president to be elected into the White House. The future looks bright and promising. This is a major stepping stone in American history.
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AreaGuides.com Network says:

Great photo!
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XALVADOR2007 says:

Festejo con mucha espectativa esta eleccion ganada por Barack Obama y veo con agrado como sigue siendo diferente lo que sucede allí de lo que sucede aqui en una campaña, en familia , aunque sea para la prensa es mejor que en un bar o restaurante lujoso con amigospartidarios. Hay muchos detalles que hacen la diferencia entre los que son verdaderamente grandes y los que aparentan serlo.
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Ms. Purplelady says:

Congratulations and God Bless you President Elect Obama!! I am so proud of you!! I thank God for giving me and my children the blessed privilege of witnessing you become the 44th President of the USA!! You conducted a well organized and dignified campaign. I have never been so informed and excited about a Presidential election as I was with this one! I could not help but have tears in my eyes and goose bumps on my arms watching this miracle in progress.

Although I was not allowed to contribute or participate in your campaign process, due to my government job, it did not keep me from praying daily. Most of all, I prayed everyday for a peaceful and fair election. I also prayed for you and your family's personal safety, strength to endure the long hours of campaigning and the negative or harsh criticisms made against you.

Now, all I ask of you is to continue to be honest, caring and fair with all of your presidential decisions. Don't forget US!! Don't forget where you came from and who brought you through, God, and only God,!! He is worthy to be praised !! Always consult God, give him THANKS and PRAISE first and you will never go wrong.

Mrs. Obama, my First Lady, you are a beautiful Wife and Mother! Continue to take care of your husband and your lovely children. May you be blessed for being supportive and submissive to your husband and a nurturing mother to your children. You are an example to all mothers! We look forward to seeing and hearing more from you.

Last, but not least, I want to thank God for all Americans, here and abroad, that believed in President Obama ! The Bible says, "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land (2 Chronicles 7:14). Lord, knows our land needs healing! America, join me as I continue to pray for President Obama , his family, his cabinet and our world. With Sisterly Love, Ms. Purple Lady
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Lincoln ~ says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Taken on November 4, 2008, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Sparky** says:

Thoughts of puppies danced through their heads.

Hey girls. Please think of adopting. There are many nice dogs of all ages in need of a "White House." I'm sure you will make an intelligent decision and not just pick a cute one. Each breed and individual has their own temperaments and personalities. Oh yes, and you need to feed, walk, play with and love it.

Best wishes for the future First Family and First Canine.
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kajo55 says:

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS! Long path to victory...hard road ahead,.. together we can do it.

It will be wonderful having young children in the Whitehouse again.
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sirlikalot70072 says:

Congratulations from louisiana!!
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Loving Earth says:

Is this for real??? Can believe there is a photo from the Obama living room/hotel room that I can see in my living room browsing through flickr. If this is real: Thank you, thank you, thank you! For letting us in.
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gemu2008 says:

I was really in great intense while i'm waiting for election results. I really wnated this GREAT GUY to win. He really got that genuine love, desire, emotion, deaire and potentials to be a leader. I watched the full video of his victory speech, it's so so so inspring at that. TO ALL AMERICANS WHO ALLOWED CHANGE TO HAPPEN IN AMERICA, GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU AND GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!

By the way, I am not an American nor African. I am a Filipino. This year's USA election really caugth me up. I wish we can have the same leader in 2010 (our nxt presidential election).
To President elect OBAMA, this election gave you a chance to bring changes to AMERICA. YES YOU CAN!!!! As I was watching the full video of your victory speech, I got inspeired and amazed the way you did it. People in the whole world had seen how intelligent and smart leader you are.

God bless you and your family. You are so blessed to have a very close and united family. Your wife and kids and so lovely. God bless.........
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davegkugler says:

Congratulations, sir. I was ecstatic to hear the news; it helped me regain faith and hope in my country. I wish you the best, and I am very excited to see what an Obama future brings.

p.s. Great photos of the event, I love the human touch to it all. Keep them coming!!!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

telephasicworkshop says:

Congratulations to Barack Obama, and to the American people!

Belief won over apathy, and the world is a different place since :)
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tonedabass says:

What's in the present on the table? Who's it for/from? :-)
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

patrina1975 says:

I'm truly speechless, happy and honored that you've been chosen as America's PRESIDENT! Congratulations.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

niceandeasyantiques says:

I remember when that night my 17 year old ask me where and how Senator Obama was waiting for the news...I can show him now these pictures and share with him the other side of a fantastic night. The night when intelligence, eloquence and integrity became important again, the night when a great Lider was chosen!
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StanAAngel says:

Dear President Obama

I produced this as a means of supporting
your efforts in the quest for world peace.
I used the images as a means of innuendo.
.

The Video is called;

"Show us the way President Obama"

I am honored by your win, your presence in
American politics and your extreme courage
to change the very fabric of our nation for the
better.

The video is here at;

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r7CZARwU2k

Love Stan
A proud American

P.S. To all others viewing this, it is a
very strong message and the only way
to fully understand the intent is to watch
it all the way through.
If it is overwhelming, book mark
and come back later.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Nelson Miller says:

I love this shot. A picture does say a thousand words. I hope one day we can meet. I have a internet radio station and I would love to get a interview. I know im the lillte guy but If there is a possibility please let me know. Thank you and congratulations Mr. President Obama and First Lady.....

Nelson Miller
Urban Soul Radio 1025.fm
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Hibachirama (Mary) says:

Really enjoying this set -- fascinating to see a glimpse behind the scenes on such a historic occasion. Thanks for being willing to share these!
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amichael645su says:

This is beautiful shot...!!!
I greet warmly - michael from Poland

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e³°°° says:

such a beautiful family !
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jamica 2009 [deleted] says:

@e3000: jij hier ook, hij was van mij eerst hé... ;-)

Mr Obama, without any doubt, you're the perfect person for the job... but your photographer, that's an other story! just let me know if you're looking for more talent! ;-)

*just click on the photo!*

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