Congressman Anthony Weiner came under fire from members of both parties for a series of sexual indiscretions. The photo shows him ceremonially sworn into the 112th Congress by Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) back on January 5, 2011, with his wife Huma Abedin.
Celebration of Korean American Day Performance by Korea National University of Arts January 14, 2011 (National Museum of the American Indian Washington DC)
Chinese President Hu Jintao meets with US Senate majority leader Harry Reid, who had earlier called Mr Hu a dictator, on Jan. 20, 2011, on Capitol Hill in Washington DC.
Caroline Kennedy was the featured speaker at the 50th anniversary of her father John F. Kennedy's inaugural address.
Caroline Kennedy was the featured speaker at the 50th anniversary of her father John F. Kennedy's inaugural address. The event was marked at the Capitol with speeches celebrating Kennedy's famous call on Americans to serve their country. Vice President Joe Biden, Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) were among the speakers at the ceremony in the Rotunda of the Capitol held a half-century after Kennedy's 1961 address. Many members of the extended Kennedy Family were in attendance. January 20, 2011 in Washington DC
Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington DC presides over a mass for youth at Verizon Center (1/24/11)
National Right to Life protest in front of the Supreme Court Building on Jan. 24, 2011.
Barack Obama State of the Union speech (1/25/2011)
Demonstrators demanding that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak vacate his office gathered outside the White House in Washington DC on Sunday, January 30, 2011. Mubarak has been head of government in Egypt for 30 years. In recent days, thousands of Egyptians have poured into the streets of several cities to call for a change in government. Sign reads "Egyptians You Inspire Us All".
Demonstrators demanding that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak vacate his office pause for Friday afternoon prayers in front of the White House prior to a planned march to Capitol Hill in Washington DC on Friday, February 4, 2011. Mubarak has been head of government in Egypt for 30 years. In recent days, thousands of Egyptians have poured into the streets of several cities to call for a change in government. Daily prayer is one of the five pillars of Islam and Friday's afternoon prayer has special significance because it is the week's lone communal prayer.
Protest against the regime of Hosni Mubarak. Feb 4, 2011.
Rep. Steve King (R-IA), Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Rep. Allen West (R-FL), Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) speak to conservative activists in what organizers called the "first Tea Party town hall" on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at the National Press Club in Washington DC. The event was sponsored by Tea Party Express and Tea Party HD.
Donald Trump addresses CPAC on Feb 10.
Dick Cheney makes a suprise appearance at CPAC on Feb 10.
President's Day Parade in Alexandria VA. Feb 21, 2011
"If I held this sign in Libya, I'd be gunned down". Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in front of the White House calling on the United States to do more to help liberate Arab nations. The protestors stood in solidarity with pro-democracy movements taking place in Libya, Yemen, Bahrain, Iraq, Iran and the Sudan. In Washington DC on Saturday, February 26, 2011.
Seven year old Rana, wearing the 1951 first national flag of modern Libya on her cheeks, calls for the ouster of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in front of the White House calling on the United States to do more to help liberate Arab nations. The protestors stood in solidarity with pro-democracy movements taking place in Libya, Yemen, Bahrain, Iraq, Iran and the Sudan. In Washington DC on Saturday, February 26, 2011.
United States President Barack Obama presents the 2010 National Medal of Arts Medal to poet Donald Hall in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on March 2, 2011. President Obama awarded the 2010 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal to 20 honorees. The citation, read "The 2010 National Medal of Arts to Donald Hall for his extensive contributions to American poetry. Through an illustrious career and as a Poet Laureate of the United States from 2006 to 2007, Mr. Hall’s work has inspired Americans and enhanced the role of poetry in our national life."
A re-enactment was held to mark the 150th anniversary the previous day of Abraham Lincoln’s swearing-in as president of the United States on March 4, 1861. Sam Waterston, known for his portrayal of Lincoln in Gore Vidal's Lincoln, and Law and Order, read the First Inaugural Address.
Liam (age 7 months) celebrating his first St. Patric's Day
Yvonne Caruthers, cello Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (3/26/11)
Smithsonian National Musuem of Natural History (3/29/11)
Parked along the National Mall. (3/29/11)
Michele Bachmann speaking at the Tea Party Patriots Continuing Revolution Rally (3/31/11)
Tea Party Patriots Continuing Revolution Rally (3/31/11)
Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), chairman of the House Budget Committee, holds up a copy of the 2012 Republican budget proposal during a news conference on April 5, 2011 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Ryan's plan, which the GOP calls the “Path to Prosperity” includes significant changes to Medicare and Medicaid, government subsidized healthcare programs, and would cut $6.2 trillion in government spending over the next 10 years.
Hannah MacFarland (age 5) from Silver Spring MD at the Cherry Blossom Kite Festival.
Nitya Donthi (age 4) from Germantown MD at the Tulip Library (April 10, 2011)
DC shadow Senator Michael Brown (center in black suit) was one of three arrested in an act of civil disobedience during a protest outside the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington DC on April 15, 2011. Brown joined a youth day Tax Protest targeting Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) who earlier in a budget deal with Republicans put restrictions on the District's ability to fund abortions providers. Also participating in the protest were DC Vote, an educational and advocacy organization dedicated to securing full voting representation in Congress and full democracy for the residents of the District of Columbia. Others arrested with Brown identified themselves as Adam Eidinger and Bob Johnsen.
Michael Morse connects for a home run with this swing. The Washington Nationals completed their first doubleheader sweep in almost 3 years against the the Milwaukee Brewers, 8-4, and 5-1, before 23,047 at Nationals Park on Sunday April 17, 2011.
US Capitol - April 24
Children roll Easter eggs at the White House Easter Egg Roll hosted by President Obama and Michelle Obama. The First Family hosted 30,000 people from all 50 states on the South Lawn of the White House for the 133rd White House Easter Egg Roll on April 25, 2011 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.
Jay Carney conducts his White House briefing on April 25, 2011.
Media magnate Rupert Murdoch passes an anti-war protestor on the way to the National Correspondents Dinner
Sarah Palin makes an appearance at the MSNBC National Correspondents Dinner afterparty.
Spontaneous crowd assembles at midnight in front of the White House on May 1 on the news of Osama Bin Laden's death
A jubilant Allyson Childress of Falls Church VA stands proudly behind the American Flag with the White House in the background. The announcement of the death of Osama Bin Laden sparked a spontaneous celebration at the north gate of the White House with chants of USA USA and the singing of the National Anthem. 1:20 AM on May 2, 2011 in Washington DC.
The announcement of the death of Osama Bin Laden sparked a spontaneous celebration at the north gate of the White House (in background in photo), waving flags with chants of USA USA and the singing of the National Anthem. 2:30 AM on May 2, 2011 in Washington DC.
Children like Victoria Smith (3 yrs) show off their artistic talents by adding to a garden mural during Garden Fest - an annual all day family-friendly event presented by the Smithsonian Gardens at the Smithsonian Institution. The purpose of Garden Fest is to highlight each of the Smithsonian gardens and connect people to plants through educational demonstrations and engaging hands-on activities. At the Enid A. Haupt Garden on May 7, 2011.
Mexican President Felipe Calderon (center right) strolls past tourists in the central rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. on May 11, 2011. He is accompanied by Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Terrance Gainer (left).
Child says a prayer for a fallen family member during a solemn ceremony at the 23rd Annual National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Candlelight Vigil on May 13, 2011. 162 police officers in the US were killed in the line of duty in 2010.
Family members of fallen police officers attend the 23rd Annual National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Candlelight Vigil on May 13, 2011. 162 police officers in the US were killed in the line of duty in 2010.
Natananjali School of Dance performs at the Fiesta Asia Street Fair on May 21, 2011.
Fairfax Chinese Dance Troupe performs a lantern dance at the Fiesta Asia Street Fair on May 21, 2011.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress on May 24, 2011
