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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  Pro User  says:

what a cute couple!!!!!!
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nephatiti  Pro User  says:

really like this photo!
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Melodious  Pro User  says:

This is absolutely beautiful! I love our First Couple!
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*tori  Pro User  says:

Not so private anymore.

xP
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Gary Lindquist  Pro User  says:

Marvelous shot, Pete!
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NURY2000 I'm so Blessed. says:

i like this picture
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ddot.  Pro User  says:

what an awesome job to shoot moments like this.
its a favourite for sure!
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teamkitty  Pro User  says:

going up!
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Brenda Anderson  Pro User  says:

I love that she's wearing his tuxedo jacket!
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labspics  Pro User  says:

Very sweet moment and indeed nice jacket on the lady!
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kookaracha  Pro User  says:

nice pic :)
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luvi  Pro User  says:

Lovely!
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CaverScott  Pro User  says:

Wonderful capture!
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Passdani says:

No matter if calculated, these guys are so terribly human. Lovely shot.
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*seraphimia  Pro User  says:

I love the way everyone is looking awkward

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archmeg says:

"share a private moment in a freight elevator ". ha. how often does that happen?
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Barbato says:

awesome! This is my next screensaver. Currently, the drive in the golf cart to the Ball has that honor!
twitter: arthurbarbato
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It's Holly  Pro User  says:

that's love through and through.
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peterdavidmartin  Pro User  says:

what presence! how can a man be inspiring through images? great photo, shows how much he loves his wife. nice
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Ms Mae says:

this photostream is amazing! The president and the first lady seem like they would be extremely approachable.
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shuma.rani  Pro User  says:

Perfect :))
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sgtpepper23 says:

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

Great professionalism.
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adploscowe says:

The two kids after the prom.

Fabulous.
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daveandcliff says:

Real couple in the white house, refreshing, love it!
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Steven Vance  Pro User  says:

Not very private, but you can definitely see the chemistry.
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totalphotos says:

They're all pretending not to look. Except that last guy is sneaking a peak. Awesome photo!
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Valina's Photography  Pro User  says:

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.
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faravee says:

Von FoodNFlowers
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.Stellar.  Pro User  says:

So beautiful.
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Cameramagicx [deleted] says:

Aww. i love this picture.
Fantastic.
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ticonoscoit / Marics Timea  Pro User  says:

Meravigliosi!!!!!
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MaRiLeNaRuSSo says:

I love this photo! I love Barack!
mary
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nalerilune says:

Haha. "Private." Just ignore the five other guys in the elevator. :]
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ego_generation says:

very sweet
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Girlie143 says:

He is the MAN!
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J^^J  Pro User  says:

Wonderful capture~ beautiful couple!
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Nun Qui [deleted] says:

beautiful beyond belief!
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Rodolfo Giunta  Pro User  says:

Awesome !!!
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KraftyMiles  Pro User  says:

everyone in the 'room' just looks embarassed. Great shot.
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Mabella  Pro User  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
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ntepevy says:

amour pur
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southernyankee_smiles  Pro User  says:

Classic capture!
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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 :)
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fafa92600 says:

mezanmi ala yon bel bagay se le gin lanmou ...
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cruiz4130 says:

PDA
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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...
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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
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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
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ALE_ssandra says:

Tooooooo cute!!! :)
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jules.smeenk says:

It's chilly there, look at the coat he gave her.
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sbowers805 says:

beautiful just the way it should be
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redcactusflower says:

This picture is precious - but how awkward to have all your "private moments" surrounded by security detail
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alliak.com  Pro User  says:

very sweet :)
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deb90566 says:

The Obamas don't like each other much...do they? ;-)
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Gðmolka says:

not that private since there is a dude with a camera...
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forever is says:

*cutest white house couple by far
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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.
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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 !
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anupama kinagi  Pro User  says:

Aww!
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Joebelle  Pro User  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 ..
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mariannegreg says:

Is that as private as it gets for them?
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animatestate says:

Those Secret Service men all look good too!
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