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  Obama holds town hall in Shanghai
Nov. 16: President Obama speaks against censorship in a town hall-style meeting with students in Shanghai. He’s also set to meet with President Hu Jintao to talk about trade, currency and human rights. NBC’s Chuck Todd reports.
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  Presidential playgrounds
Some scenes in history of the nation’s chief executives and their favorite summer escapes.

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An NBC special presentation
Inside the Obama White House
Descending on the West Wing with 32 cameras and 25 producers, NBC News gets a glimpse of the extremely young, fast and loose players who make up Team Obama.
Slideshows: White House life
Image: Malia, Barack and Sasha Obama
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  The First Daughters
For the first time in years, the White House’s historic halls ring with the energy of young children: presidential daughters Malia and Sasha.
Image: Inside the Obama White House
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  Life inside the White House
Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the Obama administration and the people who keep it running like clockwork.
Pete Souza
  Inside Obama's White House
Get a glimpse of President Barack Obama's first 100 days, through the lens of photographer Pete Souza.
Image: The White House Debuts The Obamas' New Dog Bo, A Portuguese Water Dog
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  Who’s a good Bo?
See the Obama family’s frisky new Portuguese water dog pup, Bo, sink his paws into his classy new digs: the White House.
Image: Amy Carter goes to school
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  First sons and daughters
Under many administrations, the corridors of the White House have resounded with the patter of little feet.
Image: Virginia Kelley
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  Presidential moms
‘You could be president someday’: For these mothers, these words turned out to be true.
Slideshows: Inauguration events
  Change takes office
White House photographer Pete Souza captures the momentous days surrounding the inauguration.
Image: US President Barack Obama (R) and First Lady Michelle Obama
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  Presidential party
New First Couple dances night away at inaugural balls; Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige perform
Image: Oprah Winfrey
Reuters
  Celebrities salute Obama
Oprah, Beyonce, Muhammad Ali and more gather for Barack Obama’s inauguration.
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  Worldwide celebration
From Kenya to Kosovo, cheers for a new U.S. president.
Image: Lincoln Memorial concert photosynth
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Photosynth: Inaugural concert
View an interactive 3-D image from the 'We Are One' concert at the Lincoln Memorial in honor of Barack Obama.
US President Elect Barak Obama and his wife Michelle at the "We Are One"  The Obama Inaugural Celebration
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  The festivities begin
President-elect Barack Obama began his day with a solemn moment at Arlington cemetery before attending the festive concert.
Slideshows: Politics, style and celebrity
Image: U.S. President Obama
Reuters
  Gown and country
It's not an inauguration without glamorous galas – and fabulous first lady fashions to match. Here's a look back.
Image: Michelle Obama
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  Michelle Obama's effortless style
The first lady looks as sophisticated in designer dresses as she does in outfits from J. Crew.
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  Stars on the campaign trail
Plenty of celebrities have turned out to support candidates running for the presidency.
The Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.
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  On the (fashion) trail
From Barack Obama’s slim suits to Sarah Palin’s $150,000 wardrobe, see why style – not just substance – is subject to scrutiny in the race for the White House.
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Entrepreneurs have an inaugural ball
From an Obama puppy shirt to a patriotic thong, check out these products with inaugural spirit.

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