PHOTOS New Official Photos (Oct 22)

[Jackeens]

1

President Barack Obama has a discussion with students during a visit to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School in New Orleans, La., Oct. 15, 2009.

2

Students hold out their hands to greet President Barack Obama during his visit to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School in New Orleans, La., Oct. 15, 2009.

3

Marine Corps cadets react as President Barack Obama arrives in the Marine Corps Mess Hall at Texas A&M University, in College Station, Texas, Oct. 16, 2009

4

President Barack Obama receives a red shawl from Sri Narayanachar Digalakote, a Hindu priest from Sri Siva Vishnu Temple, located in Lanham, Md., in the Blue Room of the White House, prior to the Asian American and Pacific Islander Initiative Executive Order signing, and Diwali festival of lights ceremony, Oct. 14, 2009

5

President Barack Obama meets with former President George H. W. Bush and Defense Secretary Robert Gates prior to the Points of Light forum at Texas A&M University, in College Station, Texas, Oct. 16, 2009.

6

President Barack Obama applauds a student who had just sung a song to him at Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School in New Orleans, La., Oct. 15, 2009.

7

President Barack Obama talks with Vicki Kennedy, widow of Senator Ted Kennedy, and the Senator's children, from right, Rep. Patrick Kennedy, Teddy Kennedy, Jr. and Kara Kennedy, prior to an event celebrating the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Sentate at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, in Washington, D.C., Oct. 14, 2009.

8

President Barack Obama greets guests at the Democratic National Committee reception at the Westin St. Francis Hotel, in San Francisco, Calif., Oct. 15, 2009.

9

A woman embraces President Barack Obama following the town hall meeting at the University of New Orleans, Oct. 15, 2009, in New Orleans, La.

10

Students show their excitement at meeting President Barack Obama during his visit to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School in New Orleans, La., Oct. 15, 2009.

11

Singer Thalía dances with President Barack Obama during the "In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina" concert, celebrating Hispanic musical heritage, on the South Lawn of the White House, Oct. 13, 2009.

12

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, along with daughters Sasha and Malia, and Marian Robinson, dance during the In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina concert on the South Lawn of the White House, Oct. 13, 2009.

13

President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and daughter Sasha attend the "In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina" concert on the South Lawn of the White House, Oct. 13, 2009.

14

President Barack Obama talks to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the Oval Office, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009.

Lots more: http://www.flickr.com/photos/whitehouse/

[AndyA]

1. Such a contrast from the * years.

Whereas the photos of Bush with the military always appeared staged and stiff, as if he wasn't really admired by any of the people in the photo, the Cadets actually look excited to see President Obama.

Imagine that.

[peace13]

2. Great pixs! Thanks.

The funniest one is what looks like a meeting with Gramps * in the restroom! Now that was the perfect location. ( I realize that it was probably a dressing room but I can dream can't I!) These photos really show how excited folks get when Obama comes around. Very sweet!

[countingbluecars]

3. I love the faces of the children.

What a wonderful role model Obama is for young people! I still get angry thinking about the school systems that refused to show his speech to students.

[Triana]

4. I love this one...the look on her face is priceless!

[Ian David]

12. "OMG...

"OMG... I totally just farted on The President..."

[rasputin1952]

40. That's a keeper!

The look is priceless...:hug:

[ensho]

5. what's with the jodhpurs and boots on some of the Marine cadets?

do they have a horse unit?

[AspenRose]

11. Parsons Mounted Cavalry

But all seniors in the Corps wear boots.

[ensho]

16. Ok, but why do all of them wear boots? and thanks for info

nt

[AspenRose]

24. Senior privilege

A "boot chaser" is a person who will only date Corps of Cadets Seniors (hence the "boot" in "boot chaser").

Freshmen have taps on their shoes so you can hear them coming from a mile away.

Aggie traditions....

[Ilsa]

33. Only seniors in boots; different classes have different belt colors, IIRC.

The Parsons Cavalry Unit is pretty cool.

After the military academies, Texas A&M University graduates more officers into the miltary than any other university.

TAMU is very traditions oriented. It used to be all Corps of Cadets, the only "fraternity" on campus. The older Aggies kept fraternities and sororities away for many years until the 1980s, I think.

Robert Gates was president of the university until GHWB asked him to agree to be SecDef for W. I hear that Gates wishes he could still be there.

[katkat]

41. women?

The web seems to say Texas A&M now admits women, but I do not see any there except the woman not in uniform.

[Ilsa]

42. Lots of women in the Corps of Cadets and ROTC. I've seen them. They also

are members of the Corps of Cadets Band. They get the same uniform privileges with boots, etc. There may not be many in the Marine Corps unit, but I've seen the Corps march out from the Quad, and there are lots of women.

[MissHoneychurch]

6. You have a way cool president

:D

Pic #6 is just cute. She is so proud and at the same time shy. Must have made her day.

[AspenRose]

10. *wave*

That's a cute kitty you've got there! :hi:

[NYC_SKP]

19. Yeah, thanks. We were WAAAAY overdue!

:hi:

[Clio the Leo]

28. He belongs to the world ......

.... and no doubt the world .... and your opinion of him, helped get him elected. The world definately helped make him who he is. So thank YOU! ;)

[Scurrilous]

7. K & R

:thumbsup:

[uponit7771]

8. The face of the boy on # 10 tells a story no doubt

[tomm2thumbs]

13. I think it is a girl but the smile breaks through it all anyway!!!

Or a boy who loves ribbons which is cool

[jaysunb]

32. It's a girl n/t

[crim son]

9. I'm surprised to be feeling a bit emotional, in a good way.

After eight years of being uncomfortable/unhappy with the pResident - let's face it, it was like living a nightmare - I am suddenly breathlessly proud of our CIC. There is NO WAY that he was the wrong choice, no way.

[Arugula Latte]

14. Great photo, but why are the President and Gates and Poppy hangin' in the restroom?

:rofl:

[Jennicut]

18. Maybe it's a fitting place to meet Poppy in since most of his son's Presidency was in the toilet?

:shrug:

:rofl:

[goclark]

34. Toilet Times is a good name for those horrible 8 years nt

[annabanana]

15. Oooo. .Lucky Hugger in pic #9!

(little bit jealous here)

[Jackeens]

21. I've a feeling one of these was almost required:

:-)

[Sinti]

17. K&R thanks for more great pictures. They're always such a treat. n/t

[Cha]

20. What visual treats..not

to be underestimated..thanks, Jackeens!

[politicasista]

22. Nice pics. Thanks n/t

[ellie]

23. Great photos!

I like the composition of number 5, the looking through the mirrors. Very cool.

[AspenRose]

25. He is such a geek....look at his watch in picture 14

:D

[skorpo]

26. Wonderful Photos!

[debbierlus]

27. Though I have my share of differences with the President...

I must admit...

He is one hell of a photo subject.

[bermudat]

29. Is he losing weight?

He looks skinnier. Needs to make more cheeseburger runs.

[gblady]

30. great pics....

thanks for sharing....there's a ton of great ones at the link!

[humbled_opinion]

31. I love how he makes everyone smile.

:)

[Bimmer]

35. Don't know how to post pics...

but I just saw this on the flickr account...what a wonderful picture with our First Family...and a wonderful job by Annie Leibovitz

Just wonderful. All Americans should be proud.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/whitehouse/4035513827/

[Surya Gayatri]

38. Thanks for the link...

Great photo of an incredibly beautiful family. This one will become a classic, I think. SG

[Norrin Radd]

36. Great digital camera. Looked at the price...

[lillypaddle]

37. As always thanks

I look forward to your picture postings

[Surya Gayatri]

39. K & R Thanks for all the work

you do in putting together these albums, Jackeens. I look forward to my fix every few days. SG

[Capt. America]

43. I love #10 and all similar photos of African American children looking at Obama and

thining, "hey, if he can do it, I can too".

[JNelson6563]

45. Yep, #10.

Awesome. :-)

Julie

[gkhouston]

44. LOL, I like the one where he's being wrapped in the shawl.

He's got the same facial expression cats use when people try to put costumes on them. :rofl: