I recently found this photo from Barack's first inauguration and thought I would share in honor of the President's second inauguration on Sunday. Enjoy!
First Lady Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State-designate Hillary Clinton bow their heads during the inaugural prayer service at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2009. (DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Adelita C. Mead, U.S. Army/Released)
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President Barack Obama’s 2009 Inaugural Prayer Service:
To celebrate and pay tribute to past White House holidays and honor the former First Ladies, four unique and decorated trees stand in the Grand Foyer.
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy started the tradition of having an official White House Christmas theme. Jackie O loved the ballet, and so her first Christmas theme for the White House was the Nutcracker.
This year First Lady Michelle wanted to pay tribute to the themes the First Ladies had chosen over the years, so she used their ornaments on four trees in the White House Grand Foyer. You can check out some of them below!
To celebrate and pay tribute to past White House holidays and honor the former First Ladies, four unique and decorated trees stand in the Grand Foyer.
Jacqueline Kennedy’s 1961 theme “The Nutcracker” portrayed her love for ballet, classical music and culture. Mini wrapped presents were incorporated.
Lady Bird Johnson celebrated Christmas with an “Early Americana” theme. The trees were decorated with gingerbread ornaments and toy soldiers.
Pat Nixon’s first theme was “State Flower Balls” in 1969. This Illinois State Flower Ball is a select piece from the original collection.
Betty Ford’s family traditions were based on creativity. This fabric bow represents a typical “Homespun Christmas.”
Rosalynn Carter enjoyed “Classic American Christmas” in 1977, using all natural materials as wood, pinecones, and even peanuts.
Nancy Reagan celebrated an “Old Fashion Christmas” at the White House. She used glitzy shiny ornaments and angels to decorate the trees.
Barbara Bush used tiny books and popular characters from children’s books to decorate trees in 1989, reflecting her favorite cause of literacy.
Hillary Clinton embraced a “Winter Wonderland” theme in 1998, creating a contemporary twist to decorate the White House.
Laura Bush chose the patriotic theme “Red, White and Blue Christmas” in 2008. Decorations included flags, oversized nutcrackers, and drums.
Michelle Obama decorated the Blue Room tree in 2011 in honor of the military with medals and badges decorated on ornaments.
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Every year First Lady Michelle participates in the International Women of Courage Award Ceremony hosted by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. For the ceremony this year she chose a ghost white floral print dress with a satin finish and basic black pumps.
First Lady Michelle Obama meets with Ernestina Mills, First Lady of Ghana, at the State Department in Washington, D.C., March 8, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivers remarks at the 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards Ceremony at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right; and First Lady Michelle Obama, left; pose for a photo with 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Winner Maryam Durani of Afghanistan, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right; and First Lady Michelle Obama, left; pose for a photo with 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Winner Major Pricilla de Oliveira Azevedo of Brazil, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right; and First Lady Michelle Obama, left; pose for a photo with 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Winner Zin Mar Aung of Burma, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right; and First Lady Michelle Obama, left; pose for a photo with 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Winner Jineth Bedoya Lima of Colombia, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right; and First Lady Michelle Obama, left; pose for a photo with 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Winner Hana El Hebshi of Libya, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right; and First Lady Michelle Obama, left; pose for a photo with 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Winner Aneesa Ahmed of Maldives, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right; and First Lady Michelle Obama, left; pose for a photo with 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Winner Shad Begum of Pakistan, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right; and First Lady Michelle Obama, left; pose for a photo with 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Winner Samar Badawi of Saudi Arabia, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right; and First Lady Michelle Obama, left; pose for a photo with 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Winner Hawa Abdallah Mohammed Salih of Sudan, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right; and First Lady Michelle Obama, left; pose for a photo with 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Winner Safak Pavey of Turkey, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, center right; and First Lady Michelle Obama, center left; pose for a photo with 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards Ceremony special guests and 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, Leymah Gbowee, left; and Tawakkol Karman, right; at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, front row center right; and First Lady Michelle Obama, front row center left; pose for a photo with the 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Winners at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, center right; First Lady Michelle Obama, center left; and Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Melanne Verveer, left; pose for a photo with the 2012 International Women of Courage Award winners at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
First Lady Michelle Obama meets with Ernestina Mills, First Lady of Ghana, at the State Department in Washington, D.C., March 8, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)
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First Lady Michelle Obama with Ernestina Mills, First Lady of Ghana:
First Lady Michelle Obama, Secretary Hillary Clinton, and Ambassador Melanne Verveer With 2012 IWOC Award Winners:
First Lady Michelle Obama and Secretary Hillary Clinton With 2012 IWOC Award Winners:
First Lady Michelle Obama and Secretary Hillary Clinton with 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkol Karman:
Secretary Clinton and First Lady Obama With 2012 IWOC Award Winner Safak Pavey of Turkey:
Secretary Clinton and First Lady Obama With 2012 IWOC Award Winner Hawa Abdallah Mohammed Salih of Sudan:
Secretary Clinton and First Lady Obama With 2012 IWOC Award Winner Samar Badawi of Saudi Arabia:
Secretary Clinton and First Lady Obama With 2012 IWOC Award Winner Shad Begum of Pakistan:
Secretary Clinton and First Lady Obama With 2012 IWOC Award Winner Aneesa Ahmed of Maldives:
Secretary Clinton and First Lady Obama With 2012 IWOC Award Winner Hana El Hebshi of Libya:
Secretary Clinton and First Lady Obama With 2012 IWOC Award Winner Jineth Bedoya Lima of Colombia:
Secretary Clinton and First Lady Obama With 2012 IWOC Award Winner Zin Mar Aung of Burma:
Secretary Clinton and First Lady Obama With 2012 IWOC Award Winner Major Pricilla de Oliveira Azevedo of Brazil:
Secretary Clinton and First Lady Obama With 2012 IWOC Award Winner Maryam Durani of Afghanistan:
Secretary Clinton Delivers Remarks at 2012 IWOC Awards Ceremony:
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, center right, and First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama, center left, pose for a photo with the honorees of the 2011 International Women of Courage Awards at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2011.
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First Lady Michelle Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with the 2011 International Women of Courage Award Honorees:
Secretary Clinton and First Lady Obama With 2011 International Women of Courage Award Honorees:
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton stands with Avon's Global Ambassador Reese Witherspoon, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Avon's Chairwoman and CEO Andrea Jung at the 2010 International Women of Courage Awards at the U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C. March 10, 2010.
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Secretary Clinton With Reese Witherspoon, First Lady Michelle Obama and Andrea Jung:
Last night the Obamas hosted Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh and his wife, Mrs. Gursharan Kaur, for their first state dinner. We brought you some photos from the event, and wanted to bring you more tonight. See the original post for more on Michelle’s fashion choices.
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President Barack Obama, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, General Colin Powell, and Indian First Lady Gursharan Kaur at the Obamas’ First State Dinner:
President Barack Obama and Indian First Lady Mrs. Gursharan Kaur at the Obamas’ First State Dinner:
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the Obamas’ First State Dinner:
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the Obamas’ First State Dinner:
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton before the Obamas’ First State Dinner:
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the Obamas’ First State Dinner:
The White House Setup for the Obamas’ First State Dinner:
Indian Dancers at the Obamas’ First State Dinner:
Attendees at the Obamas’ First State Dinner:
First Lady Michelle Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the Obamas’ First State Dinner:
What a lovely silhouette of two of our First Ladies!
Michelle Obama talks alone with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton prior to President Obama's Meeting with President Hu of China. Winfield House in London, England, April 1, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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First Michelle Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Prior to Meeting with President Hu Jintao of China in England:
![U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, center right; First Lady Michelle Obama, center left; and Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues Melanne Verveer, left; pose for a photo with the 2012 International Women of Courage Award winners at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](http://michellepictures.com/files/2012/03/secretary-clinton-first-lady-obama-and-ambassador-verveer-with-2012-iwoc-award-winners-e1331516313344-150x150.jpg)
