Podcast Obama White House Portraits: The Artists
The White House Historical Association commissions official portraits of the president and first lady. As is the custom, President Barack...
Barack Obama
- Photographer
- Pete Souza
- Date of Work
- December 6, 2012
- Type
- Photograph
- Credit
- Official White House Photo by Pete Souza
Barack Obama
This portrait of President Barack Obama was taken by Pete Souza in 2012 during his second term, which began on January 20, 2013. Obama served in the Senate prior to becoming president.
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