Collection Art in the White House
The collection of fine art at the White House has evolved and grown over time. The collection began with mostly...
Queen Elizabeth II: The Obamas at Buckingham Palace
- Date of Work
- April 1, 2009
- Medium
- Photo
- Credit
- Official White House Photo by Pete Souza
Queen Elizabeth II: The Obamas at Buckingham Palace
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are welcomed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to Buckingham Palace in London, England, April 1, 2009.
Queen Elizabeth II, also treated the Obamas to a private, lavish, and star-studded dinner in the palace ballroom.
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