PHOTOS Day One, Italy (July 8)

[Jackeens]

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President Obama with French PM Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel

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Canada's PM Stephen Harper, President Barack Obama, France's President Nicolas Sarkozy, Italy's PM Silvio Berlusconi and Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev.

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First Lady Michelle Obama meets with Italy's First Lady Clio Napolitano

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(L-R) Nompumelelo Mantuli, wife of South African President Jacob Zuma, Gianni Alemanno, Mayor of Rome, and his wife Isabella, Margarita Zavala, wife of Mexican President Felipe Calderon, US First Lady Michelle Obama, Filippa Reinfeldt, wife of Swedish Prime Minster Fredrik Reinfeldt and Mara Carfagna, Minister of the Equal Opportunities the Capitole Hill on July 8, 2009 in Rome

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President Obama shares a laugh with province president Stefania Pezzopane, during a tour of the earthquake destruction in the city of L'Aquila

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First Lady Michelle Obama and Sarah Macaulay, the wife of Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown

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President Barack Obama and Silvio Berlusconi pose with Italian firefighters as they tour the earthquake-hit Italian town of Onna

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President Obama tours the ruined city of Onna near L'Aquila in central Italy with Silvio Berlusconi. Onna was almost totally destroyed in the April 6, 2009 earthquake in which some 300 people died.

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Michelle Obama and her daughter Malia look at a giant cross as they visit the Colosseum in Rome

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Michelle Obama waves as she leaves with her daughters Malia and Sasha at the Colosseum

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President Barack Obama gathers for a picture with members of the Italian Civil Defence as he tours the earthquake-hit Italian town of Onna

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Lots more at www.daylife.com

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First Lady Michelle Obama walks past a statue during her visit to the Capitoline museum

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G8 Summit Italy - Everything You Need To Know: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/07/g-8-summit-italy---everyt_n_227232.html

(Thanks for the link Cha)

[prolesunited]

1. Michelle really stands out it that bright yellow

She looks great.

And I love Malia's T-shirt. Only a commie dad would let their child wear a peace symbol.

[monmouth]

9. Her dresses without the belt are just lovely. She can wear any color

but these styles are so perfect for her. Saw the shoes that went with the yellow dress, to die for I tell ya....and there was some green in them to compliment the brooch she wore. Very good taste. Two things Italians appreciate, good food and classy dressing.

[Cha]

10. Malia looks great and she

wears that tee shirt wellB-)

[PatSeg]

22. That's the first thing I noticed

She looks stunning in bright yellow and she is absolutely radiant in all the photos.

[lindisfarne]

2. What's going on in #4?n/t

[starroute]

21. Probably this

http://www.politico.com/politico44/perm/0709/obama_jokes_with_merkel_e44dc102-0ec9-4527-8a98-d032805c3ffe.html

Just before the afternoon session began, Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel stood and traded jokes over French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who was seated and seemed to join in the ribbing.

[lindisfarne]

25. I was more interested in the hands. I first looked to see if Obama felt the need to give Merkel a

shoulder massage and then noticed everyone's hand seemed to be touching someone else, including that of the woman in the background (except Merkel may have both hands in front of her).

[Ninga]

3. Bellissimo!!! Bella femina! (weak attempt at Italian) n/t

[enough]

4. Italy really suits Michelle. She looks fabulous, relaxed, and happy. nt

[TornadoTN]

5. Whatever shortcomings we've had, damn I am glad that this man is our President

After 8 long years of idiocy, it's refreshing to see a President that isn't making a fool out of this country and is engaging and intrigued by the world around us.

[goclark]

20. Agree ~ Memories of GW pulling the door that didn't open

:- (

[Robeson]

6. Love the yellow dress...

...my favorite color!

[elleng]

7. THANKS for these!

BUSY days for these guys!

[Cha]

8. Brilliant! Thank you for the latest pics

on the G8 Summit Tour, Jackeens.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/07/g-8-summit-italy---everyt_n_227232.html

[vaberella]

11. A Black woman in mustard yellow. Ain't nothing hotter than that...

Michelle Obama looks fabulous and her arms....wow. Darn you Mr. President.

~sigh~

[Turbineguy]

12. For many,

I should think that enjoying themselves with an American President is a new and pleasant experience.

[MidwestTransplant]

13. I hope Michelle din't let Berlusconi kiss her on the cheek.

[StreetKnowledge]

14. No kidding.

Lord only knows where that's guy's mouth has been. :o

And I think we can all agree that Barack and Michelle are the best looking couple there. Kinda surprised they brought Sasha and Melila along, though.

[annabanana]

18. Can YOU think of a better way to spend Summer Vacation?

Travel is great for young minds!

[starroute]

23. They brought Grandma along too

And from photos, it looks like the girls have been making the rounds of a lot of very age-appropriate sights. They haven't had to kick their heels at the stuffy events.

[Sultana]

15. They look fab!

LOLing at the fact that my Obama-hating Italian ex-bf chose to visit Italy the week Obama visited. :evilgrin:

[mecherosegarden]

16. WOW, Our FLOTUS looks so beautiful on picture #6

and in all of the pictures as well. Seeing both of them abroad, make me feel so proud . People seem to be happy and at ease when they are close to our President and our First Lady!

Thanks Jackeens!

[mikiturner]

17. I was about to post on that pic too

Very pretty.

[Fleshdancer]

19. JEEZ! Malia is the Bionic Tween!

:wow: I swear she grows faster than any kid I've ever seen. At this rate, she's going to be taller than her mom before we know it.

[Cha]

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welcome, Jackeens~ I just came back to borrow a picture to prove Pres Obama wasn't snubbing Berlusconi.:)

[FrenchieCat]

26. We got us some winners!

I'm so proud!

[ElsewheresDaughter]

27. That is one ugly ass statue.....what is it? Michelle looks, as always. absolutely stunning.....