Obama portraits unveiled at White House
Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama returned to the White House for the unveiling of their official portraits — their first time back to their former home since they left in 2017.
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Obama portraits unveiled at White House
Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama return to the White House for the unveiling of their official portraits. Nancy Cordes reports.
Obama portraits unveiled at the White House
President Biden welcomed back former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, to the White House for the unveiling of their official portraits after former President Donald Trump never scheduled the unveiling. Ed O'Keefe has the details.
Obamas return to White House for portrait unveiling
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama returned to the White House for the unveiling of their official portraits. Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, joins CBS News to discuss the ceremony and the meaning behind the works of art.
Obamas unveil White House portraits
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama unveiled their official White House portraits in a ceremony in the East Room on Wednesday. President Biden introduced the Obamas, who both spoke after revealing the paintings by artist Robert McCurdy and Sharon Sprung. Watch the ceremony. .
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