With the White House in the background, the National Christmas Tree waits to be lit.  Barack Obama and the First Family later flicked the switch to light up the National Christmas Tree  before an estimated crowd of 17,000 on the Ellipse, just south of the White House in Washington D.C. on December 6, 2012  (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Barack Obama and the First Family flicked the switch to light up the National Christmas Tree  before an estimated crowd of 17,000 on the Ellipse, near the White House in Washington D.C. on December 6, 2012  (Photo by Jeff Malet)
The Midtown Men, stars from the original Broadway cast of "Jersey Boys" entertain at the 90th annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree. President Barack Obama and the First Family flicked the switch to light up the tree before an estimated crowd of 17,000 on the Ellipse, near the White House in Washington D.C. on December 6, 2012  (Photo by Jeff Malet)
U.S. Navy Band Commodores entertain at the 90th annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree. President Barack Obama and the First Family flicked the switch to light up the tree before an estimated crowd of 17,000 on the Ellipse, near the White House in Washington D.C. on December 6, 2012  (Photo by Jeff Malet)
The Midtown Men, stars from the original Broadway cast of "Jersey Boys" entertain at the 90th annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree. President Barack Obama and the First Family flicked the switch to light up the tree before an estimated crowd of 17,000 on the Ellipse, near the White House in Washington D.C. on December 6, 2012  (Photo by Jeff Malet)
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama stand with the Easter Bunny to welcome children and their families to the South Lawn of the White House for the 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll on April 25, 2011. The First Family hosted 30,000 people from all 50 states in Washington DC. The theme of this year's egg roll is “Get Up and Go,” tied into first lady Michelle Obama's anti-obesity initiative to raise a healthier generation of kids.
A smiling President Barack Obama waves to children and their families on the South Lawn of the White House for the 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll on April 25, 2011.
A smiling President Barack Obama waves to children and their families on the South Lawn of the White House for the 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll on April 25, 2011. The First Family hosted 30,000 people from all 50 states in Washington DC. The theme of this year's egg roll is “Get Up and Go,” tied into first lady Michelle Obama's anti-obesity initiative to raise a healthier generation of kids. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Close-up view of the White House North Portico. Tthe North Portico was added to the White House around 1830, in keeping with the Federal Style and the original designs for the building. Washington DC - May 7, 2010. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama stand with the Easter Bunny to welcome children and their families to the South Lawn of the White House for the 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll on April 25, 2011. The First Family hosted 30,000 people from all 50 states in Washington DC. The theme of this year's egg roll is “Get Up and Go,” tied into first lady Michelle Obama's anti-obesity initiative to raise a healthier generation of kids.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama stand with the Easter Bunny to welcome children and their families to the South Lawn of the White House for the 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll on April 25, 2011. The First Family hosted 30,000 people from all 50 states in Washington DC. The theme of this year's egg roll is “Get Up and Go,” tied into first lady Michelle Obama's anti-obesity initiative to raise a healthier generation of kids.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama stand with the Easter Bunny to welcome children and their families to the South Lawn of the White House for the 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll on April 25, 2011. The First Family hosted 30,000 people from all 50 states in Washington DC. The theme of this year's egg roll is “Get Up and Go,” tied into first lady Michelle Obama's anti-obesity initiative to raise a healthier generation of kids.
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