Life in the White House

Hello everybody! Welcome to the White House.” President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama kick-off Fourth of July festivities at the White House, Washington, D.C., 2013. “ National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

The Tennessee State University marching band performs on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C., 2016. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. 

West Wing Receptionist Leah Katz-Hernandez narrates a tour of the West Wing in American Sign Language, visiting the West Wing Lobby, the West Colonnade, the Rose Garden, the White House Press Briefing Room, the Cabinet Room, the Oval Office, and more, 2016. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

The cast of the musical Hamilton performs  in the East Room of the White House, 2016. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Lin-Manuel Miranda performs "The Hamilton Mixtape" at the White House Evening of Poetry, Music, and the Spoken Word, 2009. HBO. Reproduced with permission of Lin-Manuel Miranda.

President Barack Obama holds up cue cards during a taping with Lin-Manuel Miranda for the PBS documentary Hamilton's America on the Colonnade of the White House, 2016. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

John Legend, Nick Jonas, Jamie Foxx, and Seal perform a Men's Medley at "The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House," a musical tribute held in celebration of Black History Month, Feb. 24, 2011. WETA, Washington, D.C.

"THE WAY YOU DO THE THINGS YOU DO”

Performed by John Legend, Nick Jonas, Jamie Foxx and Seal

Written by Bobby Rogers and Smokey Robinson

Published by Sony Music Publishing/Jobete Music Co.

Recording artist Stevie Wonder receives a standing ovation during The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House, a concert celebrating Black History Month and the legacy of Motown Records, in the East Room of the White House, 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. 

President Barack Obama greets guests attending the Kids' State Dinner in the East Room of the White House, 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

First Lady Michelle Obama and children watch Big Time Rush perform during the Epicurious Kids’ State Dinner hosted in the East Room of the White House, 2012. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama greets Father's Day ice cream social participants in the State Dining Room of the White House, 2013. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

The South Lawn of the White House during Forth of July activities, 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

The White House Turnaround Arts Talent Show in the East Room of the White House, 2016. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Dancers and audience from day-long dance workshops hosted at the White House, 2016. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. 

"I CAN’T GET NEXT TO YOU”

Performed by John Legend, Nick Jonas, Jamie Foxx, and Seal

Written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong

Published by Published by Stone Agate Music

First Lady Michelle Obama speaks with designer Maria Cornejo and students in the State Dining Room during the Fashion Education Workshop hosted by the White House, 2014. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama greets audience members following an event to honor the Chicago Cubs and their 2016 World Series Championship in the East Room of the White House, 2017. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama talks with Kids Science Advisors after a group photo in the Oval Office, 2016. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama tries out the Extreme Marshmallow Cannon, invented by 14-year old Joey Hurdy, at the second White House Science Fair, 2012. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Marc Anthony performs"VALIO LA PENA” for In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina , 2009. WETA, Washington, D.C.

"VALIO LA PENA”

Performed by Marc Anthony

Written by Jose Luis Pagan, Mark Anthony Muniz, and Fabio Alonso Salgado

Published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) obo Songs of JLP, Sony Music Publishing LLC

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama join musicians on stage during In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina , 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Thalía Dancing with President Barack Obama In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina , 2009. WETA, Washington, D.C.

President Barack Obama and daughters, Sasha and Malia, participate in a ceremony to pardon the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey in the Rose Garden, 2012. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Obama pardons Abe and its alternate Honest, the National Thanksgiving Turkeys, in a Rose Garden ceremony, 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Stevie Wonder Performs “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” at the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song: Stevie Wonder , 2009. WETA, Washington, D.C.

"SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED, I’M YOURS”

Performed by Stevie Wonder

Written by Stevie Wonder, Lee Garrett, Syreeta Wright, and Lula Mae Hardaway

Published by Sony Music Publishing obo Black Bull Music, Inc., Stone Agate Corp., Sawandi Music, and Jobete Music

Stevie Wonder receiving the Medal of Freedom award from President Barack Obama during a ceremony held in the White House, 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

First Lady Michelle Obama introduces Jayla Raymond to her dogs, Sunny and Bo, in the Map Room of the White House, 2014. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama throws a ball for Bo, the family dog, in the Rose Garden of the White House, 2010. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama  dances with daughter Sasha during a concert celebrating Black History Month and the legacy of Motown Records.  2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama  dances with daughter Sasha during In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina , 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

First Lady Michelle Obama takes a photograph of Bo, the Obama family dog, in the White House Kitchen Garden, April 11, 2013. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

First Lady Michelle Obama hosts a Mother's Day Tea with White House Mentees and their mothers in the State Dining Room of the White House, 2010. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the National Christmas Tree Lighting on the Ellipse, 2015. National Park Service.

Holiday footage and timelapse photography. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

First Lady Michelle Obama and children of military families participate in a craft project in the State Dining Room of the White House during the Christmas holiday press preview, 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

The American Youth Choir performs in the Grand Foyer of the White House,, 2010. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Legendary Motown artists The Four Tops & The Temptations surprise visitors on the White House holiday tours with some impromptu singing. Dec 12, 2014. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library

"MY GIRL”

Performed by The Four Tops and The Temptations

Written by Ronnie White and Smokey Robinson

Published by Jobete Music Co Inc., EMI Pop Music Publishing, Sony Music Publishing LLC

The Rockettes visit the East Room of the White House, 2008. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

The Rockettes visit the East Room of the White House, 2008. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha watch performances during the National Christmas Tree lighting on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., 2016. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle, Sasha, Malia and Mrs. Marian Robinson participate in the National Christmas Tree Lighting on The Ellipse in Washington, Dec. 1, 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

First Lady Michelle Obama and children of military families participate in a craft project in the State Dining Room of the White House during the Christmas holiday press preview, Nov. 28, 2012. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Children participate in the Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, 2010. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama reads, “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak at White House Easter Egg Roll, 2012.  National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama watch kids perform the Thriller dance during a Halloween event at the White House, 2014 in Washington, DC. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Halloween decorations at the White House, 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama host a Passover Seder Dinner for family, staff and friends, in the Old Family Dining Room of the White House, 2012. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

The Hanukkah Candle Lighting ceremony in the East Room of the White House, 2010.  National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama hosts the Asian American and Pacific Islander Initiative Executive Order signing and DiWali event in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday, 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama greets guests during the Eid al-Fitr reception in the East Room of the White House, 2016. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama dance with 106-year old Virginia McLaurin during an African American History Month event at the White House, 2016. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. 

Paul McCartney performs the song “My Michelle” during the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song: Paul McCartney at the White House, 2010. WETA, Washington, D.C.

“MICHELLE”

Performed by Paul McCartney

Written by John Winston Lennon and Paul James McCartney

Published by Sony Music Publishing LLC, MPL Communications, Inc. (ASCAP)

Malia Obama greets Paul McCartney in the Blue Room of the White House, 2010. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

First Lady Michelle Obama, in celebration of International Day of the Girl and “Let Girls Learn,” joins girls from Morocco and Liberia in the State Dining Room, 2016. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

First Lady Michelle Obama attends a Women in Military Tea in the East Room of the White House 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Sam Moore kisses First Lady Michelle Obama's hand after performing "I Can't Stop Loving You" during "Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House” hosted by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama in the East Room of the White House, 2016. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

First Lady Michelle Obama greets guests during the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, 2014. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

"Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day" event in the East Room of the White House, 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Aretha Franklin before performing during The Gospel Tradition: In Performance at the White House in the East Room of the White House, 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

"PLANT MY FEET ON HIGHER GROUND"

Performed by Aretha Franklin

Written by Johnson Oatman Jr.

First Lady Michelle Obama attends a performance hosted by Matthew Morrison and Kristin Chenoweth in the East Room of the White House, 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Aretha Franklin performs “Plant My Feet on Higher Ground” during In Performance at the White House: The Gospel Tradition , at the White House, 2015. WETA, Washington, D.C. 

Brandi Carlisle performs during  the Fourth of July holiday on the South Lawn of the White House, 2010. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

The Lumineers perform during the South by South Lawn (SXSL) event on the South Lawn of the White House, 2016. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama listens as Yo-Yo Ma joins in and plays with the Marine Band in the Grand Foyer of the White House following the Presidential Medal of Freedom award ceremony, 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Bruce Springsteen performs for President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and invited guests in the East Room of the White House, 2017. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Bob Dylan  performs “The Times They Are A-Changin'” during In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement , 2010. WETA, Washington, D.C.

"THE TIMES THEY ARE A’CHANGIN”

Performed by Bob Dylan

Written by Bob Dylan

Published by Universal Tunes

Performers on stage during A Celebration of American Creativity: In Performance at the White House, held in the East Room, 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Performers in the audience during In Performance at the White House: Red, White and Blues,  in celebration of blues music in the East Room of the White House, 2012. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Janelle Monáe performs during Women of Soul: In Performance at the White House in the East Room of the White House, 2014. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Country musician Brad Paisley performs at an event, hosted by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, celebrating country music in the East Room of the White House, 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

"Broadway at the White House" in the East Room of the White House, 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

The cast of Disney's "The Lion King" perform during the Kids' State Dinner in the East Room of the White House, Room, 2014. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

James Taylor performing during a State Dinner in the Rose Garden of the White House, 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Prince performs in the East Room, 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

esperanza spalding performs “Overjoyed: during the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song: Stevie Wonder , 2009. WETA, Washington, D.C.

"OVERJOYED”

Performed by esperanza spalding

Written by Stevie Wonder

Published by Published by Black Bull Music and Jobete Music Co Inc.

President Barack Obama talks with President Ali Bongo Ondimba of the Gabonese Republic during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit dinner on the South Lawn of the White House, 2014. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama delivers a toast during the State Dinner for Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy and Mrs. Agnese Landini on the South Lawn of the White House, 2016. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

India State Dinner, 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Germany State Dinner, 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama delivers remarks and a toast during the State Dinner for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan in the East Room of the White House, 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, President Lee Myung-bak of the Republic of Korea and First Lady Kim Yoon-ok attend a State Dinner performance by the Ahn trio and Janelle Monáe in the East Room of the White House, 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Sasha and Malia Obama visit with Ryan Reynolds at the Canada State Dinner, 2016. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Mexico State Dinner, 2010. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

John Fogerty performing “Fortunate Son” at the White House Salute to the Troops concert, 2014. WETA, Washington, D.C.

“FORTUNATE SON”

Performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Written by John Fogerty

Published by Concord Copyrights (BMI) obo itself and Shanty Kelyn Music (BMI) c/o Concord Music Group, Inc.

President Barack Obama greets musician John Fogerty in the Blue Room of the White House, 2014. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. 

President Barack Obama salutes an active duty service member following a naturalization ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House, 2010. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama greets players during a Wounded Warrior basketball game on the South Lawn basketball court at the White House, 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama greets members of the Rolling Thunder in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, 2012. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Obama and the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers pack care packages for distribution by the USO during an event on the South Lawn of the White House, 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama with WASP pilots Elaine Harmon, left, and Lorraine Rodgers, right, after signing S.614, a bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, in the Oval Office Wednesday, 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama greets Medal of Honor recipients on the South Lawn of the White House, 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama watch the 4th of July fireworks display from the roof of the White House, 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.