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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama share a laugh, while leaving the India state dinner that was held in a tent on the South Lawn of the White House, Nov. 24, 2009. Official White House photo by Pete Souza.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama share a laugh, while leaving the India state dinner that was held in a tent on the South Lawn of the White House, Nov. 24, 2009. Official White House photo by Pete Souza.