commander-in-chief

President Barack Obama thanks U.S. Army troops at Fort Bliss, Texas for their service. He will address the nation from the Oval Office later in the day about the combat troop withdrawal from Iraq.

comfort

President Barack Obama hugs the wife of a servicemen currently serving overseas as he greets members of the military and their families at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas August 31

have a nice day, sir

President Barack Obama waves as he departs the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, en route to Fort Bliss, the sprawling Army base in El Paso, Texas, where he will visit with soldiers to mark the end of combat operations in Iraq.

signing up

President Barack Obama signs a banner hanging in a room while visiting with Wounded Warriors at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., Aug. 30, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

moving on

The President talks about his Administration’s focus on moving the economy forward and urges Congress to pass legislation that will benefit small businesses in remarks to the press after meeting with his economic team at the White House. August 30, 2010.

no place like home

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The Obama family return to the White House, August 29

come rain or shine

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama visit Columbia Parc Housing complex in New Orleans, Louisiana, on August 29

pals

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The Obama family leave Massachusetts after a vacation in Martha’s Vineyard, August 29

lunch time

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President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and their daughters Malia and Sasha arrive to have lunch at Parkway Bakery and Tavern in New Orleans on August 29

anniversary

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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at Xavier University on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans on August 29