U.S. President Barack Obama (C) walks with his daughters Malia (L) and Sasha at an event to look at the stars with local middle school students and astronomers from across the country on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, October 7, 2009. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

U.S. President Barack Obama (C) walks with his daughters Malia (L) and Sasha at an event to look at the stars with local middle school students and astronomers from across the country on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, October 7, 2009.

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