US President Barack Obama (C-L) and First Lady Michelle Obama observe a moment of silence to mark the eighth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks September 11, 2009 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

US President Barack Obama (C-L) and First Lady Michelle Obama observe a moment of silence to mark the eighth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks September 11, 2009 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC.

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  1. A view of the White House as snow begins to fall in Washington, February 9, 2010. The second major snowstorm in less than a week hit the U.S. East Coast on Tuesday, with predictions of 12 inches (30.5 cm) or more stretching from Washington, D.C., to New York City, forcing schools to close and the U.S. Congress to sharply curtail legislative action.
  2. Snow falls on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington February 9, 2010. The second major snowstorm in less than a week hit the U.S. East Coast on Tuesday, with predictions of 12 inches (30.5 cm) or more stretching from Washington, D.C., to New York City.
  3. A Secret Service officer walks down a snowy path from the White House February 9, 2010. The second major snowstorm in less than a week hit the U.S. East Coast on Tuesday, with predictions of 12 inches (30.5 cm) or more stretching from Washington, D.C., to New York City, forcing schools to close and the U.S. Congress to sharply curtail legislative action.
  4. The snowy front lawn of the the White House is seen through a fence on the north lawn February 9, 2010. The second major snowstorm in less than a week hit the U.S. East Coast on Tuesday, with predictions of 12 inches (30.5 cm) or more stretching from Washington, D.C., to New York City.
  5. Snow accumulates on the fence at the White House as the snow begins to fall during an expected blizzard in Washington, February 9, 2010. The second major snowstorm in less than a week hit the U.S. East Coast on Tuesday, with predictions of 12 inches (30.5 cm) or more stretching from Washington, D.C., to New York City, forcing schools to close and the U.S. Congress to sharply curtail legislative action.
  6. A view of the White House as snow begins to fall in Washington, February 9, 2010. The second major snowstorm in less than a week hit the U.S. East Coast on Tuesday, with predictions of 12 inches (30.5 cm) or more stretching from Washington, D.C., to New York City, forcing schools to close and the U.S. Congress to sharply curtail legislative action.
  7. Gospel singer Yolanda Adams performs at a concert entitled �In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement" in the East Room of the White House Washington February 9, 2010.
  8. U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive for a concert entitled �In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement" in the East Room of the White House Washington February 9, 2010.
  9. U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive for a concert entitled �In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement" in the East Room of the White House Washington February 9, 2010.
  10. Singing legend Smokey Robinson speaks to students during the "Music that Inspired the Movement� workshop at the White House in Washington February 9, 2010. The workshop, which is part of the 2010 White House Music Series, preceded Tuesday's concert �In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement."
  11. Members of the group "The Blind Boys of Alabama", leave the stage after performing for students during the "Music that Inspired the Movement� workshop at the White House in Washington February 9, 2010. The event is part of the 2010 White House Music Series. The workshop preceded tonight's concert �In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement."
  12. A hand is raised as U.S. President Barack Obama fields a question during an impromptu news conference in the briefing room of the White House in Washington February 9, 2010.
  13. Gospel singer Yolanda Adams performs for students during the "Music that Inspired the Movement� workshop at the White House in Washington February 9, 2010. The event is part of the 2010 White House Music Series. The workshop preceded tonight's concert �In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement."
  14. Bo, the pet dog of U.S. President Barack Obama and the first family, goes for a walk in the snow on the White House grounds in Washington February 9, 2010.
  15. Bo, the pet dog of U.S. President Barack Obama and the first family, goes for a walk in the snow on the White House grounds in Washington February 9, 2010.
  16. Bo, the pet dog of U.S. President Barack Obama and the first family, goes for a walk in the snow on the White House grounds in Washington February 9, 2010.

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  1. FEBRUARY 4 - WASHINGTON: (AFP-OUT) President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama listen as Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero speaks at the 58th National Prayer Breakfast on February 4, 2010 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC. President Obama spoke about bringing back civility and compromise in American politics. The annual gathering was also attended by Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
  2. FEBRUARY 4 - WASHINGTON: (AFP-OUT) First lady Michelle Obama kisses President Obama after his speech at the 58th National Prayer Breakfast on February 4, 2010 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC. President Obama spoke about bringing back civility and compromise in American politics. The annual gathering was also attended by Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the Prime Minister of Spain, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero.
  3. FEBRUARY 4 - WASHINGTON: (AFP-OUT) President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama listen as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks at the 58th National Prayer Breakfast on February 4, 2010 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC. President Obama spoke about bringing back civility and compromise in American politics. The annual gathering was also attended by Vice President Joe Biden and the Prime Minister of Spain, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero.
  4. First lady Michelle Obama, center, rear, meets with Cabinet and Congressional members, at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, regarding childhood obesity policy ahead of an announcement of a national campaign to address the epidemic of childhood obesity. Clockwise, from left are: Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo.; Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius; Mrs. Obama; Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Chairman Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa ; Rep. George Miller, D-Calif. ; Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark.; and Education Secretary Arne Duncan.
  5. ALEXANDRIA, VA - JANUARY 28: First lady Michelle Obama winks while attending an event about government and community efforts to fight childhood obesity while visiting the YMCA January 28, 2010 in Alexandria, Virginia. The U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin released a paper on the public health challenge posed by the rise in obesity, particularly among children, and the importance of involving parents, health care providers, schools, and local communities in finding comprehensive solutions.
  6. ALEXANDRIA, VA - JANUARY 28: First lady Michelle Obama attends an event about government and community efforts to fight childhood obesity while visiting the YMCA January 28, 2010 in Alexandria, Virginia. The U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin released a paper on the public health challenge posed by the rise in obesity, particularly among children, and the importance of involving parents, health care providers, schools, and local communities in finding comprehensive solutions.
  7. House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio, second from left, listens to President Barack Obama, right, during a meeting of House and Senate bipartisan leaders to discuss the economy and jobs, Tuesday, Feb. 2010, in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Washington. From left are, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Md., Boehner, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. and the president.
  8. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 06: The swing set used by President Barack Obama's daughters Malia and Sasha is covered in snow at the White House on February 6, 2010 in Washington, DC. The region is expected to get anywhere from 18 inches to 30 inches of snow before the storm moves on.
  9. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 06: President Barack Obama's motorcade waits to take him to the Democratic National Committee winter meeting in a heavy snow on the south driveway of the White House on February 6, 2010 in Washington, DC. The region is expected to get anywhere from 18 inches to 30 inches of snow before the storm moves on.
  10. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 06: President Barack Obama greets supporters on the rope line after delivering remarks at the Democratic National Committee winter meeting on February 6, 2010 in Washington, DC. Top party officials and supporters gathered for the annual meeting to map out their agenda for the year.
  11. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 06: President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the Democratic National Committee winter meeting on February 6, 2010 in Washington, DC. Top party officials and supporters gathered for the annual meeting to map out their agenda for the year.
  12. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 06: President Barack Obama, flanked by Democratic National Committee chairman Tim Kaine (L) and Alice Germond, DNC Secretary (R), delivers remarks at the DNC winter meeting on February 6, 2010 in Washington, DC. Top party officials and supporters gathered for the annual meeting to map out their agenda for the year.
  13. A view of the White House as snow begins to fall in Washington, February 9, 2010. The second major snowstorm in less than a week hit the U.S. East Coast on Tuesday, with predictions of 12 inches (30.5 cm) or more stretching from Washington, D.C., to New York City, forcing schools to close and the U.S. Congress to sharply curtail legislative action.
  14. Snow falls on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington February 9, 2010. The second major snowstorm in less than a week hit the U.S. East Coast on Tuesday, with predictions of 12 inches (30.5 cm) or more stretching from Washington, D.C., to New York City.
  15. The snowy front lawn of the the White House is seen through a fence on the north lawn February 9, 2010. The second major snowstorm in less than a week hit the U.S. East Coast on Tuesday, with predictions of 12 inches (30.5 cm) or more stretching from Washington, D.C., to New York City.
  16. Snow accumulates on the fence at the White House as the snow begins to fall during an expected blizzard in Washington, February 9, 2010. The second major snowstorm in less than a week hit the U.S. East Coast on Tuesday, with predictions of 12 inches (30.5 cm) or more stretching from Washington, D.C., to New York City, forcing schools to close and the U.S. Congress to sharply curtail legislative action.

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  9. Protesters supporting defeated presidential candidate Gen. Sarath Fonseka shout slogans against government during a street clash in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Government supporters hurled stones at opposition activists protesting the arrest of their defeated presidential candidate in Sri Lanka's capital Wednesday, in scattered street battles that prompted volleys of tear gas from police.
  10. A protester supporting defeated presidential candidate Gen. Sarath Fonseka shouts slogans against the government as police officers try to stop him during a street clash in in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Government supporters hurled stones at opposition activists protesting the arrest of their defeated presidential candidate in Sri Lanka's capital Wednesday, in scattered street battles that prompted volleys of tear gas from police.
  11. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas talks during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak at the presidential Blue House in Seoul February 10, 2010.
  12. Members of the European Parliament attend a debate on the progress made by Croatia, Turkey and former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia towards EU accession, in Strasbourg, February 10, 2010.
  13. Protesters supporting defeated presidential candidate Gen. Sarath Fonseka shout slogans against government during a street clash in in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Government supporters hurled stones at opposition activists protesting the arrest of their defeated presidential candidate in Sri Lanka's capital Wednesday, in scattered street battles that prompted volleys of tear gas from police.
  14. In this undated photo provided by Xue Mingkai's mother Wang Shuqing, Xue Mingkai, dressed as a security worker, poses for a photo in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong province. Xue, a 20-year-old factory worker who joined a banned political party because he was unhappy with one-party rule in China, was sentenced to jail for 18 months Wednesday Feb. 10, 2010, his mother said.
  15. A pro-government protester hurls a stone towards opposition protesters and supporters of the defeated presidential candidate Gen. Sarath Fonseka during a street clash in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Government supporters hurled stones at opposition activists protesting the arrest of their defeated presidential candidate in Sri Lanka's capital Wednesday, in scattered street battles that prompted volleys of tear gas from police.
  16. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas talks during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, unseen, at the presidential Blue House in Seoul, South Korea, on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010.