The Day in Normandy: Another Image or Two

@PeteSouza: WW2 Veteran gets ride on Marine One helicopter: Pres Obama talks w Kenneth “Rock” Merritt over Normandy

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Arriving at Sword Beach this morning

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Presidents Obama and Hollande smile next to World War II veteran Kenneth ‘Rock’ Merritt as they arrive for the official lunch at Benouville Castle

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Between President Obama and President Putin, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, French President Francois Hollande, Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II

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Russian President Vladimir Putin stands at right as President Obama and New Zealand’s Governor-General Jerry Mateparae guide Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II to her position for a group photo

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With Queen Maxima of Holland

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With Charles and Camilla

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Because it can never be posted enough: A World War Two veteran greets President Obama

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Chat on!

The President’s Day

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All times US Eastern (The Netherlands is five hours ahead)

4:0 AM: Arrives The Netherlands

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

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4:50 AM: Tours The Rijksmuseum

With Rijksmuseum director Wim Pijbes in front of Dutch master Rembrandt’s The Night Watch painting

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5:15 AM: Holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Rutte

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5:45 AM: Delivers remarks with Prime Minister Rutte

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9:45 AM: Arrives the World Forum at The Hague to participate in the Nuclear Security Summit

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10:0 AM: Attends the Opening Session

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