Reflections

Barack and I hope our portraits inspire generations of young people who'll visit the White House in the future and see themselves reflected on those walls. Watch as we share what last week's White House portrait unveiling meant to us: pic.twitter.com/bS3SgVAEKK

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) September 12, 2022

Last week, Michelle and I unveiled our official White House portraits by Robert McCurdy and Sharon Sprung. Take a look as we reflect on what that moment meant to us: pic.twitter.com/694vQhN4gO

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 12, 2022

More Good Times

Happy birthday, @DrBiden! You’re such a great friend—and even better wife, mom, and grandmother. Thank you for leading with such grace and empathy, and for being so authentically you.

Here’s to more laughing, more singing, and good times in the months and years ahead. 💕 pic.twitter.com/u7kuJ5zvhd

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) June 3, 2021

Bo Obama: The Rainbow Bridge

This afternoon was a difficult one for our family. We said goodbye to our best friend—Bo—after a battle with cancer. We are grateful for the love you showed him over the years. Please hug the furry members of your family a little closer tonight—and give them a belly rub from us. pic.twitter.com/zOk3SPABsT

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 8, 2021

Today our family lost a true friend and loyal companion. For more than a decade, Bo was a constant, gentle presence in our lives—happy to see us on our good days, our bad days, and everyday in between. pic.twitter.com/qKMNojiu9V

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 8, 2021

He tolerated all the fuss that came with being in the White House, had a big bark but no bite, loved to jump in the pool in the summer, was unflappable with children, lived for scraps around the dinner table, and had great hair. pic.twitter.com/1x4VOMsLGR

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 8, 2021

He was exactly what we needed and more than we ever expected. We will miss him dearly. pic.twitter.com/CHweCxwJ7a

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 8, 2021

My heart is with you @MichelleObama, @BarackObama, Sasha, Malia, and Sunny. Bo brought smiles to us all. https://t.co/VnSq6RlxP0

— Jill Biden (@FLOTUS) May 8, 2021

"This is exactly what he does at home. He tries to beat Malia and Sasha to my lap." RIP Bo Obama 😢💔💔 pic.twitter.com/n2US4PJ2NP

— Sshae (@shae90_shae) May 8, 2021

Chasing Bo around the Cabinet Room. pic.twitter.com/25cou6g8HD

— Pete Souza (@PeteSouza) May 8, 2021

Bo lifted my spirits every time I found him lounging in the chair outside the Oval Office. He was snuggly and sweet and chill. Like many, I will miss him. https://t.co/3FkKsMd3u5

— Susan Rice (@AmbassadorRice) May 9, 2021

he protec, he love his mama, rest in pawradise Bo Obama 🌈 pic.twitter.com/yPuL06OOh0

— ᴘᴀᴠʟᴏᴠ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄᴏʀɢɪ (@PAVGOD) May 8, 2021

Democratic National Convention: Night 2

The President’s Day At The Invictus Games

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Barack Obama turned up with Prince Harry to watch Wheelchair Basketball at @InvictusToronto to wild cheers in the crowd pic.twitter.com/Ncft6ypg0i

— ITV News (@itvnews) September 29, 2017

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A Delightful Friendship

The President’s Day

First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama leave the White House and board Marine One

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President Barack Obama speaks during an interfaith memorial service for the victims of the Dallas police shooting at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Texas

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Chat Away

President Barack Obama attends a Summit of the Americas Leaders’ Dinner at Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, Cartagena, Colombia, April 13, 2012. Photo by Pete Souza

First Lady Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden and Martha Stewart drop by Operation Shower, a celebration for pregnant women whose husbands are service members, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 13, 2011. The event was part of the launch of Joining Forces, a national initiative to support and honor America’s service members and their families. Photo by Chuck Kennedy

Audience members embrace President Barack Obama after he spoke at the Port of Tampa in Tampa, Fla., April 13, 2012. Photo by Pete Souza

President Barack Obama talks with, from left: Dan Restrepo, Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs; U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk; and Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis aboard Air Force One while en route to Tampa, Fla., April 13, 2012. Photo by Pete Souza

The President And First Lady’s Day

President Barack Obama and Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban

President Barack Obama holds up an Alabama Crimson Tide football while welcoming the 2015- 2016 College Football Playoff National Champion Alabama Crimson Tide in the East Room of the White House

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President Barack Obama shakes hands with Alabama Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry

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First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden

First Lady Michelle Obama speaks during a Women’s History Month reception in honor of women veterans on Capitol Hill. After being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed a joint resolution in 1987 which designated the month of March as Women’s History Month

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers present an American flag to retired Air Force Brigadier Gen. Wilma Vaught

Welcome To The White House, Pontifex!

President Barack Obama comments to Pope Francis as they watch from onstage as the “Old Guard” fife and drum corps marches past during an official welcome ceremony on the South Lawn at the White House

Pope Francis listens as President Barack Obama welcomes him during a state arrival ceremony

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President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Pope Francis wave to the 11,000 people on South Lawn of the White House

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President Barack Obama and Pope Francis, accompanied by Msgr. Mark Miles, the English translator for the Pontiff, walk down the Colonnade