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These Moments From The Obama's Last White House State Dinner Will Make You Emotional

It's almost over and we can't take it! Tuesday night, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a State Dinner for Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife Agnese Landini at the White House in Washington D.C. Here's a quick look inside their last evening of state dinner elegance.
By Cristina Coppin · Updated October 26, 2020
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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama
Earlier in the evening, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama depart the Diplomatic Entrance as they host an Official Arrival ceremony in honor of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and Mrs. Agnese Landini of Italy in Washington, D.C.
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President Barack and Michelle Obama
President Barack and Michelle Obama pose with Italian Prime Minister as they wave from the Truman Balcony at the conclusion of their official arrival ceremony in Washington, D.C.
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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama walk hand in hand toward the North Portico at the White House to greet Italian Prime Minister and his wife.
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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama look absolutely stunning as they pose in front of the White House.
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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama stand side by side as he smiles and admires all of Michelle’s beauty, including her gorgeous mane. 

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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, the Italian Prime Minister and his wife pose for a lovely photo as they enter the White House for the State Dinner.
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President Barack Obama
“I need you to call up cousin Pookie and say, ‘Pookie, it’s time to vote.'” -President Obama at a campaign rally for Hillary Clinton in Nevada
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The President” and Mrs. Obama
A beautiful table is set with place cards that read “The President” and “Mrs. Obama” during the State Dinner.
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The State Dining Room
Behold, The State Dining Room of the White House where this elegant night took place.
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Johnny Wright
FLOTUS Hairstylist, Johnny Wright, is all smiles as he arrives for the State Dinner in honor of Italian Prime Minister at The White House.
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Chance the Rapper and Kenneth Bennett
Chance the Rapper and his Kenneth Bennett make arrive at White House State Dinner in honor of Italian Prime Minister in Washington D.C.
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Frank Ocean and Katonya Breaux
Frank Ocean and Katonya Breaux make an eye catching entrance at the White House State Dinner in Washington, D.C.
These Moments From The Obama's Last White House State Dinner Will Make You Emotional
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