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Obama pays tribute to veterans at Arlington cemetery
ARLINGTON, Va. -- President Barack Obama carried out the traditional Veterans Day role Wednesday, then made a surprise visit to a part of Arlington National Cemetery reserved for troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, walking among the grave sites and talking to mourners.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Obama pays tribute to veterans at Arlington cemetery
ARLINGTON, Va. -- President Barack Obama carried out the traditional Veterans Day role Wednesday, then made a surprise visit to a part of Arlington National Cemetery reserved for troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, walking among the grave sites and talking to mourners.
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A Love Story
In a way, family and close friends say, the Obamas' relationship is anything but a typical American love story.
The Woman Behind Obama
Michelle Obama hugs her husband after his now-famous 2004 keynote address at the Democratic National Convention.
Obama's Faith
Barack Obama speaks to supporters at the Salem Baptist Church Sunday, March 14, 2004.
How Obama Plays Poker
The traits Barack Obama displays around the card table are ones he brings to his presidential bid.
How Princeton shaped Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama may be the pride of the South Side, but her undergraduate years at Princeton also helped shape her worldview.
The new First Kids
Sasha and Malia Obama aren't camera shy, and as First Kids-elect, they're about to get a whole lot more time in the national spotlight.
Christmas: Obama style
How celebrate the holiday like the Obamas
Barack's hole-in-one
He's been compared to JFK and FDR, but one area where president-elect Barack Obama falls short is on the golf course.
Michelle: A style icon
A look at the many styles of Michelle Obama.
Engineers: Move up
- TARP creating jobs
- Teaching: Stimulus jobs
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Interactive
Obama Family Tree
Barack Obama already has presidential timber in his family tree: He is distantly related to three U.S. presidents.
Obama's family tree
Obama family photos
Candidates on the Issues
Where the candidates stand on the issues of gay marriage, abortion, immigration and much more.
DNC acceptance speech
Slideshow: Nearly 84,000 people crowded into Invesco Field to witness history as Barack Obama became the first black man to accept the nomination for president.
Stage built got a president
Slideshow: It was a stage built for a president -- but it didn't happen overnight. Watch as Sun-Times photographers capture Grant Park's transformation.
A new hope
Slideshow: Barack Obama made history on Nov. 4, 2008, being elected the first black president of the United States.
Around the world
Photos: See how news about Barack Obama's presidency spread across the globe.
Barack and me
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