The President is joined by the First Family and Vice President and Dr. Biden as he lights the National Christmas Tree in a ceremony on the Ellipse. December 9, 2010.
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India – Michelle Obama considered a complete natural
Charmed by her spontaneity, friendliness and free spirit, the press in India—referring to Michelle Obama as “a complete natural”— lauded the first lady for her ability to connect with youth in Mumbai. Of course, it couldn’t hurt that she brought along her equally charming husband.
Mumbai: A dancing Michelle Obama has become the defining image of the Obamas’ maiden visit to India. The US First Lady hit the dance floor not just once, but twice.
The whole country watched Michelle Obama shaking a leg to hit Bollywood number Rang De Basanti during her interaction with school kids in Mumbai on Saturday. Then again on Sunday, while celebrating Diwali with children from a school in south Mumbai, she broke into a jig to join kids performing a Konkani folk dance, even inspiring the US President to join her on the dance floor.
On both occasions, Michelle Obama joined in the dance spontaneously and got right into the spirit of things. The result was an immediate connect with the children.
“Barack and Michelle Obama were both so friendly,” said one of the school kid. “We were pinching ourselves as we weren’t sure if we were dreaming,” said another.
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From McClatchy.com
On the eve of the presidential visit, some Indian analysts were wondering if Obama still had the charms.
“Obama has still to prove to Indians that he is swoon-worthy,” Indian newspaper columnist Santosh Desai told The Washington Post last week.
But on Sunday, that concern seemed to have vanished.Tejpal said she was home with her mom when she first saw footage of the president dancing.
“I was like, ‘Mom! The biggest man on the earth is dancing. I can’t believe that!’” she said. “When I came to work my colleagues were saying ‘He’s so down to earth, he’s so humble.’”
Barack Obama’s Letter to his young daughters.
Parade Magazine has published a sweet, heartfelt letter from Barack Obama to his daughters Malia and Sasha.
Obama Family
Dear Malia and Sasha,
I know that you’ve both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail, going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn’t have let you have. But I also know that it hasn’t always been easy for you and Mom, and that as excited as you both are about that new puppy, it doesn’t make up for all the time we’ve been apart. I know how much I’ve missed these past two years, and today I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey.
When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me—about how I’d make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with all your curiosity and mischief and those smiles that never fail to fill my heart and light up my day. And suddenly, all my big plans for myself didn’t seem so important anymore. I soon found that the greatest joy in my life was the joy I saw in yours. And I realized that my own life wouldn’t count for much unless I was able to ensure that you had every opportunity for happiness and fulfillment in yours. In the end, girls, that’s why I ran for President: because of what I want for you and for every child in this nation.
Jill Biden and the Biden Family – True family values
The Biden Family – True family values.
“He’s truly an astounding young man and always has been.” – Charles T. Payne, Obama’s Great Uncle
Obama’s great uncle, a Nazi camp liberator speaks with the associated press about his experience in the army and a great nephew who makes him proud .
Charles T. Payne, 83, a great uncle to Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., is seen during an interview with the Associated Press Tuesday, July 22, 2008, in his apartment in Chicago. Helping to liberate Ohrdruf, a subcamp of the Buchenwald concentration camp, in April 1945 was Payne’s first close brush with history. Payne put on an Obama pin and said of his history-making great nephew Tuesday, “He’s truly an astounding young man and always has been.” Payne is the the brother of Obama’s maternal grandmother.