October 23, 2009
Posted: October 23rd, 2009 10:00 AM ET

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ALT TEXTThe Obama family portrait.
(Photo Credit: Annie Leibovitz/Released by White House Photo Office)

WASHINGTON (CNN) - The official first family portrait was unveiled Thursday on the White House Flickr page. The photo was snapped by renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz on September 1, 2009 in the Green Room of the White House.

Filed under: President Obama


Judi Baller   October 23rd, 2009 11:34 am ET

I LOVE THIS PICTURE. Boy, as someone who has worked my whole career in text book publishing, is this ever one for the history books.

BJ   October 23rd, 2009 11:34 am ET

Beautiful First Family

Tam   October 23rd, 2009 11:33 am ET

Beautiful family. And very proud of them.

The American People   October 23rd, 2009 11:32 am ET

Outstanding Photo. America at its best!

Debra Hasan   October 23rd, 2009 11:32 am ET

Beautiful

Chris   October 23rd, 2009 11:32 am ET

beautiful family

single mom   October 23rd, 2009 11:32 am ET

Very nice family.
I'm not an Obama political supporter, but I respect him for his achievements and admire his dedication to his wife and children.

Terri   October 23rd, 2009 11:32 am ET

What a beautiful family!

T'SAH from Virginia   October 23rd, 2009 11:30 am ET

OMG – they are BEAUTIFUL – tears once again swelling in my eyes because I am so PROUD of this family!!!

We, as AMERICANS, no matter what color WE are or nationality – SHOULD ALL BE PROUD OF OUR COUNTRY – AND WHERE WE ARE TODAY – TO ELECT AN AFRICAN AMERICAN FOR OUR PRESIDENT!!!

OMG!!!

good looking   October 23rd, 2009 11:29 am ET

nice family

Obama Fan...   October 23rd, 2009 11:28 am ET

What a beautiful and intelligent family! I am so proud of this country.

Doug lewis   October 23rd, 2009 11:28 am ET

What a proud family. stay strong family stay prayed up. We Love you
straight from the Lewis family to the Obama family. One!

katiec   October 23rd, 2009 11:25 am ET

What a wonderful picture.
Am so proud of our First Family.

Lisa T   October 23rd, 2009 11:23 am ET

Beautiful...simply beautiful!

Jackie in Dallas   October 23rd, 2009 11:23 am ET

This is a great photo! How nice to have children in the White House again...

JM   October 23rd, 2009 11:22 am ET

Beautiful.

The Party of No = The Party of Nobody   October 23rd, 2009 11:21 am ET

What a beautiful family! Hopefully those that always seem to have to make nasty, negative remarks about our President can remember, for this one time, what their mothers' taught them . . . if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all!

SAVVY OLDTIMER   October 23rd, 2009 11:20 am ET

Lovely family,.. not just pretty faces, but also intelligent.

Gracie   October 23rd, 2009 11:20 am ET

AMAZING, WONDERFUL and BLESSED!

May the LORD continue to bless our FIRST FAMILY and watch over them as they continue to work hard in turning our country around during these difficult times.

Love it, those girls are just so well-behaved and so well-GROUNDED, thanks to their wonderful mom and dad who are focused on raising two, STRONG, BEAUTIFUL, RESPONSIBLE and WELL EDUCATED young ladies.

LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!

Meh   October 23rd, 2009 11:18 am ET

Beautiful family. :)

EBC   October 23rd, 2009 11:18 am ET

AMAZING, WONDERFUL and BLESSED!

We LOVE our First Family, my the dear LORD continue to watch over them and bless them.

Love it!

AustHall   October 23rd, 2009 11:13 am ET

Awesome shot, Great smiles, Beautiful family

An excellent example for all Americans

Ralph Kramden   October 23rd, 2009 11:13 am ET

OMG!!!! I want one so badly. They are the picture of the perfect family that all Americans want to be. Brack and Michelle are a breth of fresh air and are so welcomed by all real Americans.

joann   October 23rd, 2009 11:11 am ET

Beautiful first family.....May God Bless and keep your family safe...

Dutch/Bad Newz, VA   October 23rd, 2009 11:10 am ET

Absolutely beautiful!

Tony   October 23rd, 2009 11:10 am ET

Beautiful picture.

Shari, NY   October 23rd, 2009 11:08 am ET

Very nice!

I notice that everybody is in black and white. Well......almost! Pops is wearing a red tie.

just saying   October 23rd, 2009 11:06 am ET

Looking good – real good

Diane Keichinger   October 23rd, 2009 11:06 am ET

Beautiful family, they look so connected. Love it.

Diane

kyle   October 23rd, 2009 11:03 am ET

Beautiful Family!! Keep up the good work!!

ThinkAgain   October 23rd, 2009 11:02 am ET

Very nice picture – the girls especially look very happy! You can tell this is a family who cares very much for each other.

I am so proud of our First Family!!!!

Mira NYC   October 23rd, 2009 11:02 am ET

What a lovely family !

Joe   October 23rd, 2009 11:01 am ET

Best first family portrait EVER !

GaVoter   October 23rd, 2009 11:01 am ET

Nice picture. A male good role model for the progressive youth..., finally.

Chris   October 23rd, 2009 10:59 am ET

Great portrait!

File under "Sarcasm"   October 23rd, 2009 10:59 am ET

Beautiful. Can I get one for my wallet so I can adore it every day.

Conservative and Proud   October 23rd, 2009 10:57 am ET

Politics aside, President Obama has a gorgeous family.

Ethan   October 23rd, 2009 10:56 am ET

Just gorgeous! We should all be proud to have this family in the Oval Office.

Lovely!!!   October 23rd, 2009 10:56 am ET

I am a Canadian living in Canada. This is really a lovely family portrait of the President of the United States with his family. May God bless him and his family.

Robin   October 23rd, 2009 10:52 am ET

Very nice portrait. Good husband, good father, maybe even a good man. But a horrible President.

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