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These are photographs of White House staff and volunteers decorating the White House, of the decorations, and from holiday receptions during November and December 2010 through 2014.

A group of Wounded Warriors toured the White House on March 13, 2013.  President Obama dropped by the tour while the group was in the East Room.

Photographs of President Obama and the First Lady visiting with youth from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in the Oval Office and having lunch at We The Pizza/Good Stuff Eatery with the group in Washington, DC, on November, 20, 2014.

The White House hosted a Let’s Move! Soccer event on the South Lawn on October 7, 2010.  Local kids were invited to participate in soccer drills run by members from the NWSL Washington Spirit and MLS DC United.

This includes footage shot by the official videographer from the event, including interviews with members of the Washington Spirit and the DC United.

The White House hosted a State Dinner in honor of the United Kingdom at the White House on March 14, 2012.  The State Dinner honored Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom and Mrs. Samantha Cameron.

There are photos of Prime Minister Cameron’s arrival; a reception on the Truman Balcony; greeting guests in the Blue Room; President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron delivering remarks and toasts; and performances by John Legend and Mumford and Sons.

Photos from the State Dinner in honor of Canada at the White House on March 10, 2016.  The State Dinner honored Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada and Mrs. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau.

There are photos of Prime Minister Trudeau’s arrival; a reception in the Yellow Oval room and on the Truman Balcony; greeting guests in the Blue Room; President Obama and Prime Minister Trudeau delivering remarks and toasts; and a performance by Sara Bareilles.

The White House hosted a State Dinner in honor of China on January 19, 2011.  The State Dinner honored President Hu Jintao of China.

There are photos of President Jintao’s arrival; a private reception in the Yellow Oval Room; greeting guests in the Grand Foyer; President Obama and Prime Minister Sign delivering toasts; and performances by Herbie Hancock, Lang Lang, Chris Botti, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Peter Martin and Dianne Reeves. 

The White House hosted a State Dinner in honor of India on November 24, 2009.  The State Dinner honored Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh and his wife, Gursharan Kaur.

There are photos of Prime Minister Singh’s arrival; a private reception in the Yellow Oval Room; greeting guests in the Blue Room; President Obama and Prime Minister Sign delivering remarks and toasts; and performances by the National Symphony Orchestra, Indian dancers Bhangra Empire, A. R. Rahman, and Kurt Elling.  There are photos of Mrs. Obama hosting a preview of the State Dinner for mentees from the girls’ leadership and mentoring program in the State Dining Room.

Each year, the Obama Administration hosted an Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House. The President and First Lady welcomed, greeted, and cheered on the participants, read to children, and participated in the events. 

This contains photographs of the President and First Lady (along with their daughters) greeting participants and guests; delivering remarks; cheering on participants at the starting line of the Easter Egg Roll; and reading to children. There are also photos of President Obama participating in basketball and tennis clinics, Mrs. Obama being interviewed by the media, and
people enjoying the various Easter Egg Roll events.

The White House hosted a State Dinner in honor of South Korea on October 13, 2011.  The State Dinner honored President Lee Myung-bak of the Republic of Korea and First Lady Kim Yoon-ok.

There are photos of President Myung-bak’s arrival; a reception in the Yellow Oval Room; greeting guests in the Blue Room; President Obama and President Myung-bak delivering remarks and toasts; and performances by the Ahn trio and Janelle Monáe.