White House Interview

President Barack Obama and 60 Minutes correspondent Steve Kroft speak outside of the White House on Friday, March 20, 2009. Signs of spring were blossoming in the background.

Colonnade Stroll

President Barack Obama and correspondent Steve Kroft walk along one of the White House's colonnades on Friday, March 20, 2009. The east and west colonnades connect the East and West Wings of the White House to the Executive Mansion.

The Rolls Royce Of Swing Sets

Steve Kroft and President Barack Obama speak next to one of the newest installations at the White House - a swing set for daughters Sasha and Malia. Obama said the White House's chief usher took charge of the project. The president expected just two swings, but what arrived turned out to be the "Rolls-Royce" of swing sets.

Lots Of Lights

60 Minutes correspondent Steve Kroft and President Barack Obama speak in the Oval Office on Friday, March 20, 2009.

The interview, recorded on Friday, March 20, 2009, was President Obama's longest since taking office.

Many Issues

Kroft's interview with President Barack Obama, recorded on Friday, March 20, 2009 at the White House, covered many topics, including the ailing economy, Afghanistan, and how he and his family are settling in.

Crunch Time

After the Obama interview ended on Friday evening in Washington D.C., most of the production team rushed back to New York to produce and edit the finished product. From left to right, Executive Producer Jeff Fager, Executive Editor Bill Owens, Associate Producers Jennifer MacDonald, Anya Bourg and Tadd Lascari, and correspondent Steve Kroft.

The Editors

Editor Warren Lustig is working on the Obama segments in his edit suite at 60 Minutes headquarters in New York City.

For major pieces on tight deadlines, several editors - in this case Matt Richman - are usually assigned to work on portions for the finished product.

60 Minutes Executive Editor Bill Owens reviews the script in one of 60 Minutes' edit rooms.

Watchful Gaze

60 Minutes Executive Producer Jeff Fager, who also traveled to Washington, D.C., oversees the entire production process.

The Correspondent

60 Minutes correspondent Steve Kroft, in his New York City office, working on the script for his report.