Panorama of a Presidency

The White House Kitchen Garden

First Lady Michelle Obama speaks during the White House Kitchen Garden Harvest - "Hi guys heyyy how's everybody." National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Two U.S. National Park Service workers sit near the White House Kitchen Garden on the South Lawn, Washington, D.C, 2015. Mark Wilson/Getty Images.

Executive Chef Sam Kass talks to CNN about the White House Kitchen Garden, 2012. Courtesy CNN.

Children from the Bancroft school help First Lady Michelle Obama plant the White House Vegetable Garden, Washington, D.C., 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

First Lady Michelle Obama, Deb Eschmeyer, Executive Director of Let's Move! and students from Let's Move! programs participate in the fall harvest in the White House Kitchen Garden, Washington, D.C., 2016. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

First Lady Michelle Obama and First Lady Akie Abe of Japan tour the White House Kitchen Garden on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C., 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

The first collection of honey from the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C., 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Beekeeper Charlie Brandts and Executive Pastry Chef Susie Morrison work with the beehive on the South Grounds of the White House, Washington, D.C., 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

White House Garden Bees. Washington, D.C., 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

First Lady Michelle Obama joins students for the spring garden planting in the White House Kitchen Garden, Washington, D.C., 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Harvesting vegetables for the State Dinner for the United Kingdom from the White House Kitchen Garden, 2012. Washington, D.C., National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

First Lady Michelle Obama joins school children and chefs for the annual fall harvest of the White House Kitchen Garden, Washington, D.C., 2014. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

First Lady Michelle Obama and White House Chefs join children from Bancroft and Tubman Elementary Schools to harvest vegetables during the third annual White House kitchen garden fall harvest, Washington, D.C., 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany tour the White House Kitchen Garden with Executive Chef Cris Comerford on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C., 2014. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama joins First Lady Michelle Obama, students from Let's Move! programs and others participating in the fall harvest in the White House Kitchen Garden, Washington, D.C., 2016. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

White House Chef Sam Kass harvests radishes and lettuce from the White House Garden for a Congressional Spouses Luncheon, Washington, D.C., 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

A National Park Service groundskeeper harvests beets from White House Kitchen Garden on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C., 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

A White House Chef harvests lettuce and fennel for a special dinner in the Old Family Dining Room of the White House, Washington, D.C., 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Fall harvest in the White House Kitchen Garden, Washington, D.C., 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

White House chefs harvest lettuce and fennel for a special dinner in the Old Family Dining Room of the White House (close-up), Washington, D.C., 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Mrs. Obama speaks to children in the White House Kitchen Garden; "Are you guys ready to do some harvesting?" National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

The White House Basketball Court

President Barack Obama and aide Reggie Love shoot hoops on the White House basketball court, Washington, D.C., 2010. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Ambient audio from the White House basketball court, Washington, D.C.,. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. 

President Barack Obama watches as members of the National Naval Medical Center's Marine Wounded Warrior basketball team play on the White House Basketball Court, Washington, D.C., 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama participates in drills on the basketball court during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Washington, D.C., 2012. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama shoots baskets on the White House basketball court with Justin Friedlander and his family, Washington, D.C., 2010.Friedlander, who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in March, 2009, has launched an initiative called “Justin’s Quest,” in which he will shoot 40,000 basketball shots, one for every person diagnosed with a primary brain tumor each year in the United States. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama greets players during a Wounded Warrior basketball game on the White House Basketball Court, Washington, D.C., 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama participates in a basketball drill on the White House basketball court during the 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn, Washington, D.C., 2012. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, their daughters Malia and Sasha, and Mrs. Marian Robinson attend the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C., 2010. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama talks basketball with participants of a mentee resume workshop on the White House basketball court, Washington, D.C., 2014. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama plays basketball with Members of Congress and Cabinet Secretaries on the White House South Lawn basketball court, Washington, D.C., 2009.  National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama plays basketball on the White House basketball court, Washington, D.C., 2010. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama, along with members of Congress and Cabinet secretaries, jockeys for a rebound during a basketball game on the White House court, Washington, D.C., 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Ambassador Susan Rice hosts Palestinian and Israeli kids on the White House basketball court Washington, D.C., 2014. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama and Chief of Staff Denis McDonough shoot hoops on the White House basketball court, Washington, D.C., 2017. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama shoots some baskets with personal aide Reggie Love on the White House Basketball Court, in between meetings on health care reform, Washington, D.C., 2010. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama greets kids from the U.S.-Russia Working Group on the White House South Lawn Basketball Court, Washington, D.C., 2010. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

After a day filled with meetings, the President headed to the White House basketball court to shoot a few baskets with his personal aide Reggie Love, Washington, D.C., 2010 . National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama plays basketball with Marvin Nicholson on the White House basketball court, Washington, D.C., 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

The Truman Balcony

View of the White House in Washington, D.C., 2012. Getty Images.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on the Truman Balcony of the White House during the last evening of his second term in office, Washington, D.C., , 2017. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Fireworks begin as the band The Killers perform on the South Lawn of the White House  during the Fourth of July celebration, Washington, D.C, 2010. 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, Washington, D.C., 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Malia Obama watch the Fourth of July fireworks from the roof of the White House, Washington, D.C., 2014. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

The Situation Room

Audio clips from, "Inside the White House: The Situation Room." An exclusive look inside one of the most secure spaces in the country, the White House Situation Room. 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

“When we’re sitting around the Situation Room table, we’re using all aspects of our power—military, diplomacy, intelligence, counterterrorism, economic development, homeland security, law enforcement.” Voice  of National Security Advisor, Susan Rice, speaking at Air Force Academy, April 14, 2016. Department of Defense. 

The People's House: Inside the White House with Barack and Michelle Obama . The Situation Room. Felix and Paul Studios. 

President Barack Obama holds a secure video teleconference (SVTC) with President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah of Afghanistan in the Situation Room of the White House, March 4, 2016. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama convenes a Secure Video Teleconference (SVTC) meeting regarding Iran negotiations in the Situation Room of the White House, Washington, D.C., 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama convenes a National Security Council (NSC) meeting to prepare for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in the Situation Room of the White House, Washington, D.C., 2014. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama has a National Security Council (NSC) meeting in the Situation Room of the White House, Washington, D.C., 2014. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden hold a meeting on Homeland Security and Counterterrorism in the Situation Room of the White House, Washington, D.C., 2013. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama receives the forecast for the upcoming hurricane season during a briefing in the Situation Room of the White House, Washington, D.C., 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama holds a NSC meeting in the Situation Room, Washington, D.C., 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama leans back in his chair during a meeting in the Situation Room at the White House, Washington, D.C., 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama meets with Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) to discuss the joint efforts by the Administration and industry to develop the Cybersecurity Framework, and ongoing work to implement the Executive Order to enhance the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure, in the Situation Room of the White House, Washington, D.C., 2013. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

"I’m grateful I’ve been in the Situation Room making really tough decisions — they don’t get there if they’re not tough decisions. [Decisions] like the bin Laden raid… there was nothing at all preordained about what the outcome would be… I was asked to be among the very small group of advisers asked to weigh in…” Hilary Clinton describes the experience of being in the Situation Room during a speech at Iowa State University in Ames, IA, 2016. From The Washington Post. © 2016 The Washington Post. All rights reserved. Used under license. 

President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and members of the National Security team, meet to discuss the mission against Osama bin Laden in the Situation Room of the White House, Washington, D.C., 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. 

President Barack Obama convenes a Homeland Security Council meeting regarding immigration and the situation of unaccompanied minors crossing the U.S. border, in the Situation Room of the White House,Washington, D.C., 2014. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama meets with the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board in the White House Situation Room, Washington, D.C., 2013. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama participates in a video conference with Peace Corps volunteers in Tanzania from the White House Situation Room, Nov. 22, 2013. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama convenes a National Security Council meeting in the White House Situation Room, July 21, 2016. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Attorney General Loretta Lynch is applauded before a National Security Council meeting on counterterrorism led by President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, April 27, 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama meets with national security officials in the Situation Room, Nov. 8, 2012. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Snow Day

Snowfall against a black background (stock footage). Getty Images.

Record snowfall blankets the White House, Washington, D.C., 2010. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama spends time with daughters Sasha and Malia during a snowstorm at the White House, Washington, D.C., 2010. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

First Lady Michelle Obama helps daughters Sasha and Malia sled on the South Lawn during a snowstorm, Washington, D.C., 2010. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama and his daughters play in the snow at the White House, Washington, D.C., 2010. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

The Obama family, including their dog Bo, play outside during a snowstorm at the White House. Washington, D.C., 2010. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Bo, the Obama family dog, plays in the snow on the White House grounds, Washington, D.C., 2010. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Air Force One

President Barack Obama walks on the tarmac with Gen. Lori Robinson, Pacific Air Forces Commander, before boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for departure from Honolulu, HI, 2014. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama attends the Points of Light event with former President George H.W. Bush and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates in College Station, TX, 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama departs Israel on board Air Force 1 after leading the U.S. delegation to the funeral of former Israeli President Shimon Peres, Ben Gurion International Airport, 2016. U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv.

Blue sky and clouds. Adobe Stock.

Air Force One flies overhead as residents and volunteers dig through the rubble of a tornado ravaged neighborhood ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to Moore, OK, 2013. Tom Pennington/Getty Image.

Audio and video of Air Force One. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Voice of President Barack Obama reading an excerpt from A Promised Land © 2020 Barack Obama. Penguin Random House. 

President Barack Obama talks with the Congressional delegation aboard Air Force One, 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama talks with speechwriter Laura Dean aboard Air Force One during a flight, 2012. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama works at his desk in-between phone calls aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, MD, 2014. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet children during the arrival ceremony at Comalapa International Airport in San Salvador, El Salvador, 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama poses for a selfie with three boys while greeting military personnel and their families upon arrival at Boise Airport in Boise, ID, 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama shakes hands along the tarmac ropeline with members of the U.S. Air Force before boarding Air Force One at Pittsburgh International Airport in Pittsburgh, PA, 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

First Lady Michelle Obama reacts while talking with people along a ropeline with President Barack Obama at Love Field Airport in Dallas, TX, 2013. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama greets people on the tarmac after arriving at Detroit Wayne Metropolitan Airport in Romulus, MI, 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel greet people on the tarmac at Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, IL,  2013.National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Air Force One on the tarmac during a trip across Southeast Asia, 2010. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. 

President Barack Obama arrives at Joint Base Andrews, MD, aboard Marine One before departing for his trip to Thailand, Burma and Cambodia, 2012. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. 

Marine One flies past Air Force One as it carries U.S. President Barack Obama from Andrews Air Force Base to the White House, 2016. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images. 

President Barack Obama waves as he boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, 2012. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. 

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland for departure en route to Senegal, 2013. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. 

President Barack Obama boards waves from Air Force One prior to departure from Kingston, Jamaica with a rainbow in the background, 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Members of the press follow President Barack Obama as he steps off Air Force One in Bakersfield, CA., 2012. REUTERS/Larry Downing.

First Lady Michelle Obama waits to greet President Barack Obama upon his arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, NY, 2012. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama walks with Foreign Minister Carl Bildt of Sweden during the arrival ceremony at Stockholm-Arlanda International Airport in Sweden, 2013. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, daughters Sasha and Malia, Marian Robinson, Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden walk on the tarmac to greet Pope Francis upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

The Beast

Aerial footage of President Barack Obama’s motorcade departing Buckingham Palace and traveling through central London during a state visit. ITN/Getty Images.

President Barack Obama’s motorcade, including “The Beast,” arrives at the Palace of Westminster during a state visit to London, 2011. ITN/Getty Images.

Marine One 

Audio recording of President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the D-Day 65th Anniversary Ceremony in Normandy, France, 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama boards Marine One in Burbank, CA, 2016. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Air traffic control audio of a police helicopter approaching Marine One. Federal Aviation Administration.

Marine One on the tarmac in New Jersey, 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama is briefed aboard Marine One during a visit to Louisiana, 2010. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Light reflects from an iPad onto President Barack Obama’s face aboard Marine One, 2012. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama travels aboard Marine One with staff en route to Joint Base Andrews, MD, 2012. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama speaks with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel aboard Marine One during the flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to the Burnham Park landing zone, Chicago, IL, 2013. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama looks out the window of Marine One as the helicopter lands on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C., 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama travels aboard Marine One en route to Boscomb Down Airbase landing zone in Wiltshire, England, 2014. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama and staff fly aboard Marine One en route to Fort Bragg, NC, 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama speaks with Marine One pilots at Joint Base Andrews, May 29, 2013. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama views the Panama Canal from Marine One, 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama meets with advisors aboard Marine One en route from Camp David, MD, 2012. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Aerial view of Washington, D.C. from Marine One approaching the White House, 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama begins a trip to Hawaii aboard Marine One, 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama travels aboard Marine One with members of Congress, 2014. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

View from the cockpit of Marine One en route to the White House, Washington, D.C., 2013. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama and staff travel aboard Marine One on Labor Day, 2014. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Staff and interns watch Marine One depart the White House South Lawn, Washington D.C., 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Marine One arrives at the White House, Washington, D.C., 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

A Make-A-Wish recipient and family watch President Barack Obama depart aboard Marine One, Washington, D.C., 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama departs the White House aboard Marine One for town hall events in Virginia and North Carolina, 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama walks across the South Lawn under an umbrella after returning from travel, 2015. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images.

President Barack Obama talks to reporters on the South Lawn aboard Marine One after a trip, May 9, 2014. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

The Rose Garden

View of the South Fountain, as seen from the Rose Garden at the White House, Washington, D.C., 2015. Matthew D'Agostino/White House Historical Association.

The Rose Garden looking toward the Oval Office of the White House, Washington, D.C., 2015. Matthew D'Agostino/White House Historical Association.

The West Colonnade and Rose Garden at the White House, Washington, D.C., 2015. Matthew D'Agostino/White House Historical Association.

President Barack Obama walks through the Rose Garden, Washington, D.C., 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama walks with National Security Advisor Tom Donilon in the Rose Garden, Washington, D.C., 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

The U.S. Naval Academy football team walks past the Rose Garden at the White House, Washington, D.C., 2014. Department of Defense.

President Barack Obama announces a cabinet nomination in the Rose Garden, Washington, D.C., 2014. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Audio clip of President Barack Obama greeting an audience in the Rose Garden. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama walk along the White House colonnade, Washington, D.C., 2010. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

First Lady Michelle Obama participates in the Easter Egg Roll in the Rose Garden, Washington, D.C., 2016. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama plays football in the Rose Garden, Washington, D.C., 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Camp David

President Barack Obama talks with Liz Sherwood-Randall, Senior Director for European Affairs, Chief of Staff Jack Lew, Mike Froman, Deputy National Security Advisor for International and Economic Affairs, and National Security Advisor Tom Donilon, outside Aspen Cabin at the conclusion of the G8 Summit at Camp David, MD, 2012. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany as they walk from Laurel Cabin to Aspen Cabin during the G8 Summit at Camp David, MD, 2012. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama waves to members of the media after meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders and delegations at Camp David, MD, 2015. AP Photo/Andrew Harnik.

President Barack Obama delivers remarks during Session One: Iran, with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders during the summit meeting in Laurel Cabin at Camp David, MD, 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama has lunch at Laurel Cabin with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders at Camp David, MD, 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama convenes Session Two: Regional Terrorist Threats, with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders during the summit meeting in Laurel Cabin at Camp David, MD, 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama delivers comments during Session Two: Regional Terrorist Threats, with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders during the summit meeting in Laurel Cabin at Camp David, MD, 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama hosts a working dinner with world leaders in Laurel Cabin during the G8 Summit at Camp David, MD, 2012. A chocolate cake is presented to Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Japan to celebrate his birthday. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama talks with G8 Summit leaders during a welcome reception in Laurel Cabin at Camp David, MD, 2012. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama participates in a G8 Summit working session focused on global and economic issues, in the dining room of Laurel Cabin at Camp David, MD, 2012. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Overlook at Catoctin Mountain Park. Adobe Stock.

President Barack Obama has press conference prep in Aspen Cabin at Camp David, MD, 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama plays basketball during a retreat at Camp David, MD, 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama joins in a water gun fight with Sasha and Malia Obama at Camp David, MD, 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Malia Obama, and friends celebrate Sasha's 10th birthday at Camp David, MD, 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama celebrates his 50th birthday with First Lady Michelle Obama, daughters Sasha and Malia, and friends at Camp David, MD, 2011. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama hosts activities with friends and special guest Jonathan Goldsmith in celebration of his 51st birthday at Camp David, MD, 2012. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama hosts a Cabinet and senior staff retreat at Camp David, MD, 2013. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama celebrates an early birthday with family, staff and friends at Camp David, MD, 2009. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama host a retreat for Cabinet members and their families at Camp David, MD, 2010. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.

Marriage Equality

Celebrations outside the White House after the Supreme Court legalizes same-sex marriage, Washington, D.C., 2015. Mladen Antonov/AFP via Getty Images.

Couples celebrate marriage equality outside the White House illuminated in rainbow colors. Washington, D.C., 2015. Michael S. Williamson/The Washington Post via Getty Images.

Activists gather outside the White House following the same-sex marriage ruling, Washington, D.C., 2015, 2015. Mladen Antonov/ AFP via Getty Images.

The White House illuminated in rainbow colors following the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, Washington, D.C., 2015. Drew Angerer/Bloomberg via Getty Images.

The White House lit in rainbow colors to celebrate marriage equality, Washington, D.C., 2015. National Archives, Obama Presidential Library.