The American Presidents and Shakespeare
On April 23, 1932, Shakespeare-lovers from around the country flocked to Washington, D.C., to attend the dedication of the handsome new...
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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