pete souza: genius

President Barack Obama works as his motorcade arrives at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Conn., May 18, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

coast guard academy

Text of the President’s address here

President Barack Obama makes the traditional Hawaiian “shaka” greeting sign with Ensign Parish Martin Keoni Kaleiwahea and his father Parish after he received his diploma and commission at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation in New London, Conn., May 18

morning, connecticut

President Obama greets well wishers at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Conn., en route to New London, Conn., to deliver the commencement address at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation