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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama share a private moment in a freight elevator at an Inaugural Ball. Washington, D.C. 1/20/09
Official White House Photo by Pete Souza

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Madmuasel says:

what a cute couple!!!!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

nephatiti says:

really like this photo!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Melodious says:

This is absolutely beautiful! I love our First Couple!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

*tori says:

Not so private anymore.

xP
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Gary Lindquist says:

Marvelous shot, Pete!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

NURY2000 I'm so Blessed. says:

i like this picture
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ddot. says:

what an awesome job to shoot moments like this.
its a favourite for sure!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

teamkitty says:

going up!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Brenda Anderson says:

I love that she's wearing his tuxedo jacket!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

labspics says:

Very sweet moment and indeed nice jacket on the lady!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

kookaracha says:

nice pic :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

luvi says:

Lovely!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

CaverScott says:

Wonderful capture!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Passdani says:

No matter if calculated, these guys are so terribly human. Lovely shot.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

*seraphimia says:

I love the way everyone is looking awkward

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

archmeg says:

"share a private moment in a freight elevator ". ha. how often does that happen?
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Barbato says:

awesome! This is my next screensaver. Currently, the drive in the golf cart to the Ball has that honor!
twitter: arthurbarbato
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

It's Holly says:

that's love through and through.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

peterdavidmartin says:

what presence! how can a man be inspiring through images? great photo, shows how much he loves his wife. nice
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Ms Mae says:

this photostream is amazing! The president and the first lady seem like they would be extremely approachable.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

shuma.rani says:

Perfect :))
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

sgtpepper23 says:

Wow, the secret service guys are all looking away :)

Great professionalism.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

adploscowe says:

The two kids after the prom.

Fabulous.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

daveandcliff says:

Real couple in the white house, refreshing, love it!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Steven Vance says:

Not very private, but you can definitely see the chemistry.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

totalphotos says:

They're all pretending not to look. Except that last guy is sneaking a peak. Awesome photo!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

oh, their tender. a pair is different from others that have so far seen in the white house. are two normal people who do not need to dress to appear different in the eyes of the world. why we love them, because they are true.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

faravee says:

Von FoodNFlowers
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

.Stellar. says:

So beautiful.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Cameramagicx [deleted] says:

Aww. i love this picture.
Fantastic.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ticonoscoit / Marics Timea says:

Meravigliosi!!!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

MaRiLeNaRuSSo says:

I love this photo! I love Barack!
mary
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

nalerilune says:

Haha. "Private." Just ignore the five other guys in the elevator. :]
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ego_generation says:

very sweet
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Girlie143 says:

He is the MAN!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

J^^J says:

Wonderful capture~ beautiful couple!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Nun Qui [deleted] says:

beautiful beyond belief!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Rodolfo Giunta says:

Awesome !!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

KraftyMiles says:

everyone in the 'room' just looks embarassed. Great shot.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Mabella says:

this is a great great shot!
this photo also showed the caring side of Obama - as the First Lady was wearing his jacket . a sweet pic
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ntepevy says:

amour pur
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

southernyankee_smiles says:

Classic capture!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

maxx233 says:

Everyone else in the elevator looks like they're just trying to be distracted looking. How funny. I gather everyone seems to be a bit more at ease now :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

fafa92600 says:

mezanmi ala yon bel bagay se le gin lanmou ...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

cruiz4130 says:

PDA
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Yezzifok says:

Les USA ont besoin de changement SYSTEMIQUE; Peut être quObama pourrait le faire, en laissant la dimension du naturel, de la sincérité... et pour cela il y a tendresse dans la vérité... Mais attention il dérape en laissant les affaires étrangères à mme Clinton! elle tue le naturel du patron, quand elle va au Liban "faire des déclarations .. en appui aux alliés de Bush... attention elle dérape en croyant que la résistance au sionisme est un acte antisémite.. et Obama son Boss perd de son naturel, de la logique de la défense des droits humains ...
Oui pour les USA Obama rend des valeurs que Bush le menteur dangereux a sali... mais le processus de Vérité et de modèle ne peut pas s'arrêter dans des espaces stratégiques... les USA ont besoin avant tout le monde de retrouver leur place, simplement, sans arrogance, et c'est un couple et une famille de noirs qui pourrait aider à cela... la route est longue... elle a besoin d'amour et de sincérité...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jenine77 says:

Waouh! quel beau couple! Soyez toujours unis, et travaillez avez bon coeur, en pensant aux plus pauvres, et le bon Dieu fera le reste.
GOD BLESS AMERICA and OBAMA'S FAMILY
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ritchiritche says:

bonjour je suis congolais je suis un grand fan du président obama et je le trouve tres humble comme président je vous encourrage Mr le prédent ainsi que votre épouse que se travail ne vous change pas big kiss votre admirateur
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ALE_ssandra says:

Tooooooo cute!!! :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jules.smeenk says:

It's chilly there, look at the coat he gave her.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

sbowers805 says:

beautiful just the way it should be
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

redcactusflower says:

This picture is precious - but how awkward to have all your "private moments" surrounded by security detail
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

alliak.com says:

very sweet :)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

deb90566 says:

The Obamas don't like each other much...do they? ;-)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Gðmolka says:

not that private since there is a dude with a camera...
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

forever is says:

*cutest white house couple by far
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

LIVINALITTLE says:

What a cool picture. I don't always agree with everything he does, but he is just what this country needed as far an example and a leader.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

André Mouling says:

President Obama, his lovely first lady Michelle and their lovely daughters Malia and Sasha are the heart and the soul of American policy !
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

anupama kinagi says:

Aww!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Joebelle says:

a really great phot - I like how everyone is very politely looking the other way!
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Davae1 says:

Cool photo.... It's so awesome to see how much they love each other ..
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

mariannegreg says:

Is that as private as it gets for them?
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

animatestate says:

Those Secret Service men all look good too!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

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