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2009 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Guests Share Photos

2009 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Guests Shares Photos
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
Dinner Date

US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama arrive to the Nobel Banquet in Oslo on December 10, 2009.

2009 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Guests Share Photos
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02
Hello, Mr. President!

Dr. Counter shares a moment with President Obama at the Noble Peace Prize banquet in Oslo, Norway.

2009 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Guests Share Photos
Courtesy of Dr. Allen Counter
03
Royal Highness

Dr. Counter with Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway.

2009 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Guests Share Photos
04
The Smiths

Thanks to Dr. Counter, the Smiths were able to snag the concert-hosting gig at the Noble Peace Prize dinner.

2009 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Guests Share Photos
05
Let’s Come Together

A concert, held at the Oslo Spekrum featuring performances by Wyclef Jean, Donna Summer, Toby Keith, Lang Lang and Natasha Bedingfield. Little Willow and Jaden made their way to the stage. While there Willow introduced Chinese pianist Lang Lang in Mandarin.

2009 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Guests Share Photos
06
Family Link

President Obama’s sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng, her husband and friend are ready to head to the banquet. Dr. Counter says, “he had a great time.”

2009 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Guests Share Photos
07
Friends

Long time friends of Dr. Counter, the Smiths enjoy a quick break before hosting the Noble Peace Prize dinner.

2009 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Guests Share Photos
08
I Made It

David L. Evans, Senior Admissions Officer at Harvard College is happy to be in Oslo, Norway to witness history.

2009 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Guests Share Photos
09
Group Shot

Dr. Counter, David Evans and friends share a nice group shot.

2009 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Guests Share Photos
10
Ready to the President

Dr. Counter and singer/producer Wyclef are preparing to attend the Nobel Peace Prize banquet.

2009 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Guests Share Photos
11
Golden Pass

Dr. Counter is ready to head to his seat to watch the President receive the most prestigious award.

2009 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Guests Share Photos
12
Proud Moment

US President Barack Obama poses with his diploma and medal during the Nobel Peace prize award ceremony at the City Hall in Oslo on December 10, 2009.

2009 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Guests Share Photos
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