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The White House hosted a State Dinner in honor of France at the White House on February 11, 2014.  The State Dinner honored President François Holland of France.

There are photos of President Holland’s arrival; a reception in the Yellow Oval Room; greeting guests in the Blue Room; President Obama and President Holland delivering remarks and toasts; and a performance by Mary J. Blige.

The materials in FOIA 22-16972-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials. 

FOIA 22-16972-F requested materials related to briefing notes, transcripts, readouts, photographs, and any other records mentioning or related to the July 30, 2009, meeting between President Obama, Vice President Biden, Henry Louis Gates Jr., and James Crowley. This meeting has been referred to as the “Beer Summit.”

This FOIA primarily contains photographs, planning materials, and correspondence related to the meeting between President Obama, Henry Louis Gates Jr., and James Crowley on July 30, 2009. Photographs include the President and Vice President meeting with the Gates and Crowley families in the Oval Office and Rose Garden.

The materials in FOIA 24-11039-F.3 are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials. 

FOIA 24-11039-F.3 requested exchanges between Special Assistant Robert Malley with any of the  following organizations from January 1, 2014, to January 20, 2017: Council on Foreign Relations, RAND Corporation, Brookings Institute, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Human Rights Foundation, U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights, Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS), or United Palestinian Appeal (UPA).

This FOIA primarily contains email correspondence of Robert Malley from 2015 related to meeting requests, published papers and outlet media news.

The materials in FOIA 22-23022-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials. 

FOIA 22-23022-F requested all communications, including attachments sent or received, by the President, his immediate staff, or a unit or individual of the Executive Office of the President whose function is to advise and assist the President, between May 1 and May 7, 2011, containing one or more of the following key terms: Dwayne Johnson, The Rock, or https://twitter.com/TheRock/status/64877987341938688.

This FOIA primarily contains email correspondence and news articles.  The bulk of the electronic records proposed for release are related to mentions of the three requested terms.

The materials in FOIA 22-27338-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials. 

FOIA 22-27338-F requested email correspondence sent from the account of White House Chief of Staff William Daley between January 13, 2011 and January 27, 2012 that includes the terms "ozone" or "smog."

This FOIA contains email correspondence.

The materials in FOIA 22-52088-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials. 

FOIA 22-52088-F requested photographs of the June 4, 2010 Oval Office meeting between President Obama and Arizona Governor Jan Brewer.

This FOIA primarily contains photographs of that meeting between President Obama and Governor Brewer.  Other participants included Joseph Kanefield, General Counsel for Governor Brewer; Brian McNeil, Deputy Chief of Staff for Governor Brewer; Kim Sabow, Deputy Director of Communications for Governor Brewer; John Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism; Bob Bauer, Counsel to the President; Cecilia Munoz, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs; Luis Miranda, Director of Hispanic Media; and Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor.

The materials in FOIA 22-16553-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials. 

FOIA 22-16553-F requested materials related to Laquan McDonald or the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into the shooting of Laquan McDonald.

This FOIA primarily contains briefing papers, draft and final talking points, questions and answers (Q&A) sessions, draft and final press releases, email correspondence, and articles and papers circulated for review.

The materials in FOIA 23-12420-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials. 

FOIA 23-12420-F requested photographs from a March 13, 2013, meeting President Obama had on immigration reform with business leaders.  

This FOIA primarily contains photographs from that meeting.

The materials in FOIA 23-02626-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials. 

FOIA 23-02626-F requested photographs of President Obama with journalists in the Roosevelt Room on November 21, 2013. This FOIA primarily contains photographs from that meeting.

The materials in FOIA 22-17840-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials. 

FOIA 22-17840-F requested materials related to email correspondence and documents regarding the High-Value Interrogation Group (HIG).

This FOIA primarily contains correspondence, memoranda, reports, scheduling requests, meeting agendas, budgets, and press releases. Topics covered by this material include compiled summaries of news items, materials compiled in preparation for press briefings, congressional communications, and senate briefings, etc. 

The materials in FOIA 24-11036-F.3 are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials. 

FOIA 24-11036-F.3 requested all records regarding Robert Malley’s role as Special Assistant to President Barack Obama involving Iran and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) (the "Iran Deal").

This FOIA primarily contains public statements, news digests, scheduling requests, and hearing transcripts.

The materials in FOIA 22-18478-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials. 

FOIA 22-18478-F requested materials related to communications mentioning or from Marina Abramovic.

This FOIA primarily contains correspondence related to Marina Abramovic.

The materials in FOIA 22-16559-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials.

FOIA 22-16559-F requested any and all photographs of Oprah Winfrey.

This FOIA primarily contains photographs of the President, First Lady, and Second Lady being interviewed by Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King; the First Lady attending the funeral mass for Sargent Shriver and the memorial service for Dr. Maya Angelou; the Time Magazine 100 Most Influential People Gala; the 2016 Olympic site bid; and the dedication ceremony for the United States Postal Service's Maya Angelou Forever stamp. In addition, there are photographs of the President and First Lady greeting the first graduating class of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls; the President meeting with Oprah Winfrey, Sade Stephens, and Tabitha Ramotwala; the President and First Lady attending the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors, the Let Freedom Ring ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, and the opening ceremony of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. There are also photographs of the President awarding the 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom; the President taping a video for Oprah Salutes Legends Who Paved the Way; and the President and First Lady hosting a screening of the film “Selma."

The materials in FOIA 22-16554-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials.

FOIA 22-16554-F requested any and all photographs of Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, including images where she is depicted and also captured in the metadata.

This FOIA primarily contains photographs of White House visits by Beyoncé in March 2010, December 2014, and March 2016; the President and First Lady attending the Obama for America Staff Ball on January 21, 2009; First Lady Michelle Obama attending a Let’s Move! Flash Workout event at Alice Deal Middle School in Washington, DC, on May 3, 2011; Mrs. Obama taping various messages and greetings in the Library of the White House on May 20, 2011; the 2013 inaugural swearing-in ceremony at the US Capitol on January 21, 2013; Barack Obama looking at exhibits on the White House Colonnade during the first White House Maker Faire, June 18, 2014; and First Lady Michelle Obama attending the 2015 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, New York, NY, on September 26, 2015.

The materials in FOIA 22-16580-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials. 

FOIA 22-16580-F requested all photos taken of President Obama from May 4, 2016.

This FOIA primarily contains photographs of President Obama traveling to and from Flint, Michigan; receiving a briefing on the Flint public health water crisis during a meeting with federal responders at the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, meeting with local residents to discuss the public health water crisis during a neighborhood listening roundtable at Northwestern High School, and delivering remarks on the public health water crisis, all in Flint, Michigan; and President Obama delivering remarks at the Asian Pacific American Institute of Congressional Studies 22nd annual awards gala dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C.  

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 materials in FOIA 22-21420-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials. 

FOIA 22-21420-F requested all files, correspondence, meetings, and calls between President Obama or any White House Staff and actor Will Smith and or his son Jaden Smith.  All Will Smith photos were released in another FOIA.

This FOIA primarily contains photographs of Michelle Obama, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jaden Smith, and Malia and Sasha Obama watching a performance by Willow Smith during the Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn on April 25, 2011.  Audiovisual records proposed for opening include an audio clip of President Obama participating in an interview with Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith in Oslo, Norway, on December 10, 2009.

The materials in FOIA 22-16558-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials.

FOIA 22-16558-F requested any and all photographs of Kerry Washington.

This FOIA primarily contains photographs of the 2009 celebration of Women’s History Month; Michelle Obama visiting the Savoy Elementary School; and Michelle Obama participating in a photo shoot for Glamour Magazine.

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.

The materials in FOIA 24-58887-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials. 

FOIA 24-58887-F requested all footage, including outtakes and rushes, filmed during President Obama’s visit to the headquarters of the FBI on April 28, 2009.  

This FOIA primarily contains footage of President Obama delivering remarks to FBI employees in the outdoor courtyard of the FBI headquarters.