A black bourgeoisie perspective on U.S. politics
JULY 2009 – PART V
US President Barack Obama (L) and Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius (R) listen to Dr. Regina Benjamin, the President’s nominee to be Surgeon General, during the announcement in the Rose Garden on July 13, 2009 at the White House in Washington, DC.
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President Barack Obama, left, escorts Hall of Famer Willie Mays, right, on his arrival at Lambert St. Louis International airport Tuesday, July 14, 2009.
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U.S. President Barack Obama (R) salutes Hall of Fame players before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Major League Baseball’s All-Star game in St. Louis July 14, 2009.
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NEW YORK – JULY 16: President Barack Obama (L) walks onto stage past Chairman of the NAACP Julian Bond to speak at the NAACP annual convention July 16, 2009 in New York City. Obama discussed the civil rights movement and the importance of carrying on civic responsibility at the 100th anniversary of the nation’s oldest civil rights organization.
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President Barack Obama arrives on the South Lawn of the White House with First Lady Michelle Obama and their daughters Malia, left, and Sasha in Washington, Sunday, July 19, 2009.
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U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama arrive in the East Room for a country music performance at the White House in Washington July 21, 2009.
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U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama smiles during a country music performance at the White House in Washington July 21, 2009. At right is her mother Marian Robinson.
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Country singers Alison Krauss and Brad Paisley perform in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington July 21, 2009. The two singers were taking part in a country music celebration workshop hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife First Lady Michelle Obama.
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Country singer Brad Paisley performs in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington July 21, 2009. Paisley was taking part in a country music celebration workshop and hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife First Lady Michelle Obama. ———–REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
President Barack Obama, left, shares a laugh with his daughter Malia Obama, at the start of the White House music series celebrating country music in the East Room at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, July 21, 2009.
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Charley Pride waves from backstage before the start of the White House music series celebrating country music in the East Room at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, July 21, 2009.
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U.S. President Barack Obama gives a thumbs up to singer Alison Krauss as he and his family enjoy a country music performance at the White House in Washington July 21, 2009. At left is Michelle Obama and at right are daughters Sasha and Malia (R). ——————REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
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