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Obamas return to the White House, unveil official portraits

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Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have unveiled their official White House portraits in an event filled with nostalgia and humor. President Joe Biden hosted the

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  1. NBC New York

    Watch: Obamas Unveil Their White House Portraits (opens NBC New York)

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    Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle returned to the White House on Wednesday for the unveiling of official portraits with a modern vibe: him standing expressionless against a white background and her seated on a sofa in the Red Room wearing a formal light blue dress.

  2. Madison

    Here they are: Obamas unveil their White House portraits (opens Madison)

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    Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have unveiled their official White House portraits. President Joe Biden on Wednesday hosted a ceremony at the White House where

  3. Bismarck Tribune

    WATCH LIVE: Biden unveils the Obamas' White House portraits (opens Bismarck Tribune)

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    President Biden is set to unveil the White House portraits of former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama. Watch it live here.

  4. KRDO

    Barack and Michelle Obama make first joint return to the White House for unveiling of official portraits (opens KRDO)

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    By Maegan Vazquez, CNN Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama’s official White House portraits were unveiled during an emotional ceremony at the White House on Wednesday — marking their first joint visit to the building since they left in 2017 and the return of a Washingt…

  5. KTVZ Bend

    Barack and Michelle Obama return to the White House for unveiling of official portraits (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Maegan Vazquez, CNN Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama will visit the White House on Wednesday for the unveiling of their official White House portraits — marking the return of a Washington tradition last celebrated 10 years ago.

  6. The Times of Israel

    Obamas unveil their White House portraits (opens The Times of Israel)

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  7. NPR

    The Obamas head to the White House for the unveiling of their portraits (opens NPR)

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    This will be the first time in 10 years since a sitting president has invited former leadership back for a revealing of portraits — a tradition that stalled during the Trump years.

  8. CBS News

    Watch Live: Obamas return to the White House for portrait unveiling (opens CBS News)

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    The ceremony is former first lady Michelle Obama's first trip back to the White House since 2017.

  9. Al Jazeera

    Barack and Michelle Obama unveil new White House portraits (opens Al Jazeera)

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    The Obamas’ portraits are unlike any others in the White House collection in terms of style and substance.

  10. The Week

  11. Politico

    Official portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama unveiled at White House (opens Politico)

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    President Joe Biden opened his speech at the ceremony in the East Room of the White House with praise for the Obamas and their legacy.

  12. WUSA9

    Obama to return to White House for portrait unveiling, reviving tradition (opens WUSA9)

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    President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, are set to revive the tradition after a gap during the Trump years when they host the Obamas for their portrait reveal.

  13. NPR

    Biden unveils the official White House portraits of the Obamas (opens NPR)

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    President Biden unveiled the official White House portraits of former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama on Wednesday — reviving a tradition set aside during the Trump era.

  14. FOX 5 New York

    Obamas returning to White House for portrait unveiling ceremony (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    Barack and Michelle Obama are coming back to the White House for the first time since 2017, and Wednesday's portrait unveiling revives a tradition last celebrated 10 years ago.

  15. Washington Examiner

    SEE THE PAINTINGS: Official White House portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama unveiled (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama unveiled their White House portraits Wednesday at a ceremony with President Joe Biden.

  16. WFMZ Allentown

    Obamas return to White House: Official portraits unveiled (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have unveiled their official White House portraits. President Joe Biden on Wednesday hosted a ceremony at the White House where

  17. The Guardian

    Barack and Michelle Obama to return to White House for unveiling of portraits (opens The Guardian)

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    The Obamas opted not to have a ceremony to unveil the paintings while Donald Trump was president

  18. Forbes

    Here's Why The Obamas’ White House Portraits Are Just Now Being Unveiled (opens Forbes)

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    Barack and Michelle Obama are making their first joint return to the White House Wednesday to unveil their official presidential and first lady portraits.

  19. The Guardian

    ‘Telling that fuller story’: Michelle and Barack on their White House portraits (opens The Guardian)

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    Former first lady and former president speak in poetry at unveiling ceremony of official paintings at White House in first visit together since leaving office

  20. WFMZ Allentown

    Obamas return to the White House, unveil official portraits (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have unveiled their official White House portraits in an event filled with nostalgia and humor. President Joe Biden hosted the

  21. Portland Press Herald

    Obamas return to White House for unveiling of official portraits (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Donald Trump deviated from tradition and held no ceremony for his predecessor, so Presidet Biden scheduled one.

  22. CBS News

    Barack and Michelle Obama make their first joint return to the White House for unveiling of official portraits (opens CBS News)

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    Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama's official White House portraits were unveiled during an emotional ceremony at the White House on Wednesday, marking their first joint visit to the building since they left in 2017 and the return of a Washington tradition last celebr…

  23. CBS News

    Barack, Michelle Obama return to White House for unveiling of their official portraits (opens CBS News)

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    A pair of earlier portraits were unveiled in 2018 and installed in the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery. These newer artworks will live in the White House as a reminder of the Obamas chapter in the American story.

  24. PBS NewsHour

    WATCH LIVE: Biden unveils official White House portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama for the unveiling of their official White House portraits.

  25. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Obamas return to White House for portrait unveiling ceremony (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    Barack and Michelle Obama returned to the White House for the first time since 2017, and Wednesday's portrait unveiling revives a tradition last celebrated 10 years ago.

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