Obamas Return to White House To Unveil Official Portraits

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Published on September 7, 2022 - Duration: 01:30s

Obamas Return to White House To Unveil Official Portraits

Obamas Return to White House , To Unveil Official Portraits.

NBC News reports that the former president and first lady returned to the White House together on Sept.

7 for the first time since leaving office.

NBC News reports that the former president and first lady returned to the White House together on Sept.

7 for the first time since leaving office.

The trip was to unveil their official portraits.

President Biden welcomed them in the East Room, saying, โ€œBarack and Michelle, welcome home.โ€.

President Biden welcomed them in the East Room, saying, โ€œBarack and Michelle, welcome home.โ€.

NBC News reports that most presidents and first ladies pick the artist they'd like to capture their likeness prior to leaving office.

NBC News reports that most presidents and first ladies pick the artist they'd like to capture their likeness prior to leaving office.

Barack and Michelle chose artists Robert McCurdy and Sharon Sprung to paint their portraits.

Barack and Michelle chose artists Robert McCurdy and Sharon Sprung to paint their portraits.

The tradition of official portraits was implemented in 1965.

NBC News reports that it is customary for sitting presidents to host their predecessors for the official portrait ceremony.

NBC News reports that it is customary for sitting presidents to host their predecessors for the official portrait ceremony.

Former President Trump did not do so for the Obamas and never gave an explanation as to why he broke tradition.

The ceremony was further postponed after Biden took office because of COVID.

The ceremony was further postponed after Biden took office because of COVID


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