In Focus: President Obama’s First 4 Years

On Monday, January 21, U.S. President Barack Obama will be sworn in for his second term during an inauguration ceremony in Washington, D.C. As Obama and his team prepare for another four years, it seems appropriate to look back on his first term. White House photographers have captured thousands of images, including world tours, congressional battles, national tragedies, ceremonies, and many personal moments. Collected here are 50 images of Obama’s first four years, from the intimate to the iconic.

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   1790: FOUR MORE YEARS! FOUR MORE YEARS! YAY! also, the...Lady are ridiculously adorable...

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    I like that during the Bin Laden raid, Obama took the little kiddie chair and let the Air Force General in charge of...

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    I just love that top one. They are so cute together!

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