U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at Rome's Urbe Airport July 8, 2009. Obama is in Italy to attend the G8 summit and was due to meet with Italian President Giorgio Napolitano before heading to the central city of L'Aquila for the summit. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at Rome's Urbe Airport July 8, 2009. Obama is in Italy to attend the G8 summit and was due to meet with Italian President Giorgio Napolitano before heading to the central city of L'Aquila for the summit.

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  1. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 18: First lady Michelle Obama (L) and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet A. Napolitano (R) listen to Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine General James Cartwright (C) speak in the East Room of the White House November 18, 2009 in Washington, DC. First lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden hosted women of the U.S. military for tea.
  2. US First Lady Michelle Obama hugs students while passing out fresh fruit to students during a visit to Hollin Meadows Elementary School on November 18, 2009 in Alexandria, Virginia. Obama was promoting the Healthier US Schools Challenge which focuses on three core principles: nutritious meals, nutrition education, and physical education.
  3. DENVER - NOVEMBER 16: First Lady Michelle Obama receives applause from students after arriving to South High School on November 16, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. She planned to share personal stories, discuss her career and answer student questions during the visit. The trip was part of the White House leadership and mentoring initiative, designed put students in touch with older students and adults who can serve as their mentors.
  4. US First Lady Michelle Obama greets attendees at an event on the difficulties older women face in the health insurance market in the East Room of the White House in Washington on November 13, 2009.
  5. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 11: Doctor Jill Biden, wife of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, and First lady Michelle Obama hug during the ServiceNation launch of 'MISSION SERVE: Forging A Continuum Of Service' at George Washington University on November 11, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  6. ARLINGTON, VA - NOVEMBER 11: (L-R) U.S. First lady Michelle Obama, Nancy Horst, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden attend the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns on Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery November 11, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia. U.S. President Barack Obama delivered remarks at the cemetery amphitheater after laying the wreath.
  7. FORT HOOD, TX - NOVEMBER 10: A U.S. Army soldier looks at the photographs of those killed while attending the memorial service that U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama attended in honor of the thirteen victims of the shooting rampage allegedly by U.S. Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan on November 10, 2009 in Fort Hood, Texas. Hasan, an army psychiatrist, is accused of killed 13 people and wounded 30 in a shooting at the military base on November 5, 2009.
  8. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 8: US President Barack Obama holds the hand of his daughter Sasha (L) as daughter Malia (2nd-R) walks with her mother first Lady Michelle Obama (R) and grandmother Marian Robinson (L) to the White House November 8, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Obamas were returning from spending the night at Camp David.
  9. US First Lady Michelle Obama (2nd R) and White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers (2nd L) watch young muscians perform during a classical music student workshop concert November 4, 2009 in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC. The event is a part of the Music Series created by the First Lady to highlight the importance of the arts and arts education.
  10. US First Lady Michelle Obama smiles as an award receipient curtsies during the presention of the President�s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH) Coming Up Taller Award on November 4, 2009 in the State Dining room of the White House in Washington, DC.
  11. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 02: Susan Sher, chief of staff for first lady Michelle Obama, speaks to a group of female students during an event to kick off a White House leadership and mentoring initiative in the State Dining Room at the White House November 2, 2009 in Washington, DC. The program provides local high school students the opportunity to discuss career paths with members of the White House staff, including White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers, White House Domestic Policy Adviser Melody Barnes and others.
  12. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 31: President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama greet parents and local school children at the north portico of the White House during a Halloween celebration on October 31, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Obamas are celebrating their first Halloween in the White House by inviting students and military families over for the holiday.
  13. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 29: First Lady Michelle Obama thanks students from Bancroft Elementary School and Kimball Elementary School for helping harvet vetables on the South Lawn of the White House on October 29, 2009 in Washington, DC. First lady Michelle Obama invited local school children to help with the fall vegetable harvest in the garden at the White House.
  14. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 28: New York Yankees legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra (2nd L), First lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden (L), wife of Vice President Joe Biden, watch as Iraq veteran Tony Odierno (L) throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Game One of the 2009 MLB World Series between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies at Yankee Stadium on October 28, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
  15. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 28: First lady Michelle Obama (R) and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, greet veterans at the James J. Peters Veterans Administration Medical Center October 28, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Major League Baseball is dedicating game one of the World Series to veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
  16. US First Lady Michelle Obama shakes hands with veterans at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx October 28, 2009 before attending Game 1 of the 2009 World Series which is being dedicated to 'Welcome Back Heros.'

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  2. OREM, UT - NOVEMBER 16: In this photo illustration, a copy of Sarah Palin's book 'Going Rogue' sits on end on a display in the back room of a Costco November 16, 2009 in Orem, Utah. The Orem Costco received between 800-900 copies of the book which will go on sale tomorrow.
  3. OREM, UT - NOVEMBER 16: Gary Haynes (R) and Matt Cross (L) open boxes of Sarah Palin's book 'Going Rogue' as other books sit on a display in the back room of a Costco November 16, 2009 in Orem, Utah. The Orem Costco received between 800-900 copies of the book which will go on sale tomorrow.
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  9. OREM, UT - NOVEMBER 16: Gary Haynes (R) and Matt Cross (L) put copies of Sarah Palin's book 'Going Rogue' on a display in the back room of a Costco November 16, 2009 in Orem, Utah. The Orem Costco received between 800-900 copies of the book which will go on sale tomorrow.
  10. OREM, UT - NOVEMBER 16: Kathrina Norris (L) and Jason Holt (R) prepare a display for copies of Sarah Palin's book 'Going Rogue' sit in the back room of a Costco November 16, 2009 in Orem, Utah. The Orem Costco received between 800-900 copies of the book which will go on sale tomorrow.
  11. OREM, UT - NOVEMBER 16: Matt Cross lifts a display of copies of Sarah Palin's book 'Going Rogue' with a forklift in the back room of a Costco November 16, 2009 in Orem, Utah. The Orem Costco received between 800-900 copies of the book which will go on sale tomorrow.
  12. OREM, UT - NOVEMBER 16: Gary Haynes puts copies of Sarah Palin's book 'Going Rogue' on a display in the back room of a Costco November 16, 2009 in Orem, Utah. The Orem Costco received between 800-900 copies of the book which will go on sale tomorrow.
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  15. OREM, UT - NOVEMBER 16: Copies of Sarah Palin's book 'Going Rogue' sit on a pallet in the back room of a Costco November 16, 2009 in Orem, Utah. The Orem Costco received between 800 and 900 copies of the book which goes on sale tomorrow.
  16. SINGAPORE - NOVEMBER 14: U.S ambassador Ron Kirk accompainied by Chong Sick Ching, Chairman of the CEO Summit, arrives on the second day of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit at the Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre on November 14, 2009 in Singapore, Ron Kirk will be delivering the keynote address on behalf of President Barak Obama. APEC 2009 brings over 800 of the world's top business leaders and 15 world leaders to Singapore, with the two-day Summit addressing the economic crisis and key global issues.

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