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bigtree

(85,998 posts)
Sat Dec 7, 2013, 01:37 PM Dec 2013

Prez Kicks Off Christmas Season



President Obama walks off the stage after speaking during the 2013 National Christmas Tree Lighting on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. on December 6 (Photo by Molly Riley)




Photo of Pres Obama speaking at the National Christmas tree lighting pic.twitter.com/9j7FP4tGED




President Obama
dances with a child dressed as an elf as he joins entertainers on stage, including actress Jane Lynch and ‘singer’ (sic) Mariah Carey, holding her daughter Monroe, at the end of the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on the Ellipse in Washington, December 6












more pics: http://theobamadiary.com/2013/12/06/its-christmas-well-almost/
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Prez Kicks Off Christmas Season (Original Post) bigtree Dec 2013 OP
Love that man cilla4progress Dec 2013 #1
yep bigtree Dec 2013 #2
ClassAY! cilla4progress Dec 2013 #4
I agree. HappyMe Dec 2013 #3
thanks for the pics otherone Dec 2013 #5
kick bigtree Dec 2013 #6
remember onethatcares Dec 2013 #7
kick bigtree Dec 2013 #8
Isn't he late? FreeJoe Dec 2013 #9

cilla4progress

(24,736 posts)
4. ClassAY!
Sat Dec 7, 2013, 02:30 PM
Dec 2013

Loved the parents' remarks (in Barbara Walters interview) about Sasha having a strong say in where they live post-presidency. That's a big sacrifice, and precedent, for a former 1st family to remain in DC immediately following.

Man - wish all kids could have parents like that!

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