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America's First Family

The First Family
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Barack Obama playfully wraps his arms around his eldest daughter, Malia, as his youngest daughter, Sasha, looks on at the fun.

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One of daddy’s little girls, Sasha, showers her father with love.

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Sitting pretty, Sasha enjoys a VIP seat on the lap of her dad.

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It’s a family affair as Obama’s leading ladies—daughters Sasha, left, Malia and wife Michelle—greet more than 80,000 supporters who filled the Mile High Stadium in Denver at this year’s Democratic National Convention to hear the Chicago senator accept his party’s nomination.

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The Obamas share a tender moment.

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The Obama family enjoys a little fun at the airport.

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Michelle and Barack share a tender embrace.

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The soon-to-be President Obama and First Lady Michelle enjoy a meal.

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Senator Obama and Michelle are all smiles.

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The Obamas prepare to vote.

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The Obamas greet the crowd after he announces his run for the White House.

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Michelle and Sasha Obama take in the crowd.

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Barack carries Sasha as big sister Malia follows.

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Barack and Michelle with a much younger Sasha, left, and Malia.

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The Obamas greet their supporters.

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Sasha takes a peep at her dad’s campaign literature, while Barack and Malia have a chat.

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Sasha tags along as Barack makes his rounds.

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Sasha and Michelle are Barack’s biggest fans.

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