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President Barack Obama is greeted by Gen. Ray Odierno, the top U.S. commander
in Iraq, as he arrives in
Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, April 7, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) [Secret
Service agents at left and lower right.] |
US President Barack Obama (R) steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Baghdad
International Airport in Baghdad on April 7, 2009 in Iraq. US President Barack
Obama planned to meet Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki at a US military
base, the White House said, after bad weather forced a hasty change to his
itinerary. Getty |
US President Barack Obama greets troops during a visit on April 7, 2009,
to Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq. US President Barack Obama said on a surprise
visit to Iraq on Tuesday that the next 18 months could be "critical" and
told the war-torn country that it would soon have to look after itself. Obama,
who has called for an end to US combat operations in Iraq by August next
year, flew in to Baghdad aboard Air Force One on his first trip since taking
office three months ago. Getty |
ANKARA, TURKEY - APRIL 7: US President Barack Obama and his motorcade drive
through cordoned-off streets on April 7, 2009 in Istanbul, Turkey. US President
Barack Obama is on the last leg of his debut trip on the world stage as
president. He is trying to rebuild ties with Muslims after anger at the invasion
of Iraq and war in Afghanistan, made more urgent by a strengthening al Qaeda
and Taliban insurgency. Getty |
ANKARA, TURKEY - APRIL 7: US President Barack Obama and his motorcade drive
through cordoned-off streets on April 7, 2009 in Istanbul, Turkey. US President
Barack Obama is on the last leg of his debut trip on the world stage as
president. He is trying to rebuild ties with Muslims after anger at the invasion
of Iraq and war in Afghanistan, made more urgent by a strengthening al Qaeda
and Taliban insurgency. Getty |
ANKARA, TURKEY - APRIL 7: US President Barack Obama and his motorcade drive
through cordoned-off streets on April 7, 2009 in Istanbul, Turkey. US President
Barack Obama is on the last leg of his debut trip on the world stage as
president. He is trying to rebuild ties with Muslims after anger at the invasion
of Iraq and war in Afghanistan, made more urgent by a strengthening al Qaeda
and Taliban insurgency. Getty |
ANKARA, TURKEY - APRIL 7: US President Barack Obama and his motorcade drive
through cordoned-off streets on April 7, 2009 in Istanbul, Turkey. US President
Barack Obama is on the last leg of his debut trip on the world stage as
president. He is trying to rebuild ties with Muslims after anger at the invasion
of Iraq and war in Afghanistan, made more urgent by a strengthening al Qaeda
and Taliban insurgency. Getty |
US President Barack Obama (C) and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan
take on April 7, 2009 a guided tour of the Hagia Sophia church in Istanbul.
Hagia Sophia, now a museum, which means Holy Wisdom in Greek, was built in
the 6th century and converted to a mosque in 1453 when the Ottomans conquered
Istanbul, then called Constantinople. Pledging respect for Islam, Obama turned
to public diplomacy on April 7, meeting religious leaders and students and
touring ancient monuments in Istanbul on the second day of his first visit
to a mainly Muslim nation. Getty [Seven Secret Service agents visible.] |
US President Barack Obama speaks during a student round table discussion
at the Tophane Cultural Centre in Istanbul, on April 7, 2009. Obama met with
the university students before wrapping up his two-day trip to Turkey with
a visit to the 16th-century Sultanahmet Mosque in the ancient heart of Istanbul,
following strong messages of US reconciliation with the Islamic world on
his maiden trip to a mainly Muslim country. Getty [SS agent at right.] |
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - APRIL 7: U.S. President Barack Obama and Turkish Prime
Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan visit sixth century Byzantine monument of St.
Sophia or Ayasofya, now a museum, on April 7, 2009 in Istanbul, Turkey. Obama
is on a two-day visit to Turkey to revitalise links between Turkey and the
United States and he has vocalised his support for the country's efforts
to join the European Union. Getty [SS agents at left.] |
US President Barack Obama (2nd R) and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip
Erdogan (3rd R) tour on April 7, 2009 the Sultanahmet Mosque, better known
as the Blue Mosque for its distinctive tilework, in Istanbul. Built in the
early 17th century by Sultan Ahmet I to compete with the grandeur of the
Hagia Sophia Church, the mosque is one of Istanbul's largest, its six minarets
dominating the skyline. Pledging respect for Islam, Obama turned to public
diplomacy on April 7, meeting religious leaders and students and touring
ancient monuments in Istanbul on the second day of his first visit to a mainly
Muslim nation. Getty |
US President Barack Obama (C) and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan
tour the Blue Mosque on April 7, 2009 in Istanbul. Pledging respect for Islam,
US President Barack Obama turned to public diplomacy Tuesday, meeting religious
leaders and students and touring ancient monuments in Istanbul on the second
day of his first visit to a mainly Muslim nation. Getty [Six SS visible.] |
US President Barack Obama and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan
tour the Hagia Sophia church on April 7, 2009 in Istanbul. Hagia Sophia,
now a museum, which means Holy Wisdom in Greek, was built in the 6th century
and converted to a mosque in 1453 when the Ottomans conquered Istanbul, then
called Constantinople. Pledging respect for Islam, Obama turned to public
diplomacy on April 7, meeting religious leaders and students and touring
ancient monuments in Istanbul on the second day of his first visit to a mainly
Muslim nation. Getty |
U.S. President Barack Obama (C) is flanked by officials as he leaves the
mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of modern Turkey, in Ankara April
6, 2009. Obama's visit on the last leg of an eight-day trip that marks his
debut as president on the world stage, is a recognition of the secular but
predominantly Muslim country's growing clout and Washington's desire for
its help to solve confrontations and conflicts from Iran to Afghanistan.
Reuters [Seven Secret Service agents have coats open.] |
U.S. President Barack Obama (R) attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the mausoleum
of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of modern Turkey, in Ankara April 6, 2009.
Obama's visit on the last leg of an eight-day trip that marks his debut as
president on the world stage, is a recognition of the secular but predominantly
Muslim country's growing clout and Washington's desire for its help to solve
confrontations and conflicts from Iran to Afghanistan. Reuters [Two SS agents
with coats open.] |
US President Barack Obama (C) greets US embassy staff during a visit to
Anitkabir, the founder of the Turkish Republic and its first President, Mustafa
Kemal Ataturk's Tomb, in Ankara, on April 6, 2009. Turkish media on Monday
hailed US President Barack Obama ahead of his meeting with Turkish leaders
aiming to revitalise US ties with the key Muslim ally. Obama flew to Ankara
on Sunday with a strong message in support of Turkey's bid to join the European
Union, earning himself a warm welcome in a country where his predecessor
left the US image in tatters. Getty |
US President Barack Obama (L) leaves alongside Turkish President Abdullah
Gul (C) as a member of Turkish security closes the door behind them after
a joint press conference at Cankaya Palace, in Ankara on April 6, 2009. US
President Barack Obama said he wants to build ties with Turkey on the "strong
foundation" between the two NATO allies. Getty |
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - APRIL 6: US President Barack Obama (L) attends a wreath-laying
ceremony at the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of modern Turkey
on April 6, 2009 in Istanbul, Turkey. Obama is on a two-day visit to Turkey
to revitalise links between Turkey and the United States and he has vocalised
his support for the country's efforts to join the European Union. Getty [Two
SS agents with coats open.] |
U.S. President Barack Obama (L) and Turkey's President Abdullah Gul shake
hands at the end of a joint news conference at Cankaya Palace in Ankara April
6, 2009. Obama's visit on the last leg of an eight-day trip that marks his
debut as president on the world stage, is a recognition of the secular but
predominantly Muslim country's growing clout and Washington's desire for
its help to solve confrontations and conflicts from Iran to Afghanistan.
Reuters |
A Police special forces unit member stands guard upon the arrival of U.S.
President Barack Obama at Esenboga Aiport in Ankara on April 5, 2009. US
President Barack Obama threw his backing today behind Turkey's bid to join
the European Union before being slapped down by French counterpart Nicolas
Sarkozy for intervening in the bloc's affairs. Getty |
President Barack Obama greets the crowd at Hradcany Square in Prague, Sunday,
April 5, 2009. President Obama has kicked off the Prague leg of his European
tour by meeting with Czech leaders in the capital's picturesque medieval
castle. AP |
U.S. President Barack Obama waves upon his arrival at Esenboga Aiport in
Ankara April 5, 2009. Obama urged the European Union on Sunday to accept
Turkey as a full member of the 27-nation bloc, a move immediately rejected
by France's Nicolas Sarkozy. Reuters |
Czech policemen watch US President Barack Obama's armoured car leaving the
Congres centre of Prague on April 5, 2009 after the EU-US summit. Obama said
the United States was now ready to lead the drive to tackle climate change
as EU leaders pushed him to follow their ambitious targets to cut global
warming. Getty |
US President Barack Obama (L) and First Lady Michelle Obama walk off the
stage on April 5, 2009 following an address at Hradcany Square in Prague.
Obama began talks with the European Union's Czech presidency, meeting with
President Vaclav Klaus on the third leg of his maiden tour to Europe. He
was later to meet with all 27 European Union leaders for his first EU-US
summit since becoming president. Getty |
U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with well-wishers at Hradcanske
Square in central Prague April 5, 2009. As long as a potential nuclear threat
persists from Iran, the United States will continue pushing plans for missile
defense, U.S. President Barak Obama said on Sunday. Reuters |
US President Barack Obama, left, and his wife first lady Michelle Obama,
center, greet supporters after delivering a public speech to thousands of
people on the Hradcansy Square in Prague, Czech Republic, Sunday, April 5,
2009. AP |
US President Barack Obama (C) meets Czech crowd after his speech at Hradcanske
square on April 5, 2009 in Prague. Obama visits Prague to attend a summit
with European Union leaders and a keynote speech on nuclear proliferation.
Getty |
US President Barack Obama (foreground) shakes hands with wellwishers on April
05, 2009 during an address at Hradcany Square in Prague. Barack Obama pledged
Sunday to lead the quest for a world without nuclear weapons, denouncing
"fatalism" over proliferation and calling for North Korea to be punished
for its rocket launch. Getty |
U.S. President Barack Obama meets with well-wishers at Hradcanske Square
in central Prague April 5, 2009. As long as a potential nuclear threat persists
from Iran, the United States will continue pushing plans for missile defense,
U.S. President Barak Obama said on Sunday. Reuters |
US President Barack Obama and Fist Lady Michelle Obama (R) greet wellwishers
on April 05, 2009 during an address at Hradcany Square in Prague. Barack
Obama pledged Sunday to lead the quest for a world without nuclear weapons,
denouncing "fatalism" over proliferation and calling for North Korea to be
punished for its rocket launch. Getty |
U.S. President Barack Obama (R) shakes hands with well-wishers at Hradcanske
Square in central Prague April 5, 2009. As long as a potential nuclear threat
persists from Iran, the United States will continue pushing plans for missile
defense, U.S. President Barak Obama said on Sunday. Reuters |
U.S. President Barack Obama (L) shakes hands with well-wishers at Hradcanske
Square in central Prague April 5, 2009. As long as a potential nuclear threat
persists from Iran, the United States will continue pushing plans for missile
defense, U.S. President Barak Obama said on Sunday. Reuters |
U.S. President Barack Obama, center right, and first lady Michelle Obama,
right, greet the crowd at Hradcany square in Prague, Sunday, April 5, 2009.
Obama has kicked off the Prague leg of his European tour by meeting with
Czech leaders in the capital's picturesque medieval castle. AP |
U.S. President Barack Obama, center, greets the crowd at Hradcany square
in Prague, Sunday, April 5, 2009. Obama has kicked off the Prague leg of
his European tour by meeting with Czech leaders in the capital's picturesque
medieval castle. AP |
U.S. President Barack Obama (L) and U.S. first lady Michelle Obama wave to
well-wishers at Hradcanske Square in central Prague April 5, 2009. U.S. President
Barack Obama will call for the elimination of all nuclear weapons across
the globe, in remarks on Sunday he hopes will lend credibility to his message
in atomic disputes with Iran and North Korea. Reuters |
U.S. President Barack Obama, center, is accompanied by first lady Michelle
Obama as he greets a Czech policeman at Hradcany square in Prague, Sunday,
April 5, 2009. Obama has kicked off the Prague leg of his European tour by
meeting with Czech leaders in the capital's picturesque medieval castle.
AP
US President Barack Obama, left, reaches over the barricades to greet supporters
after delivering a public speech to thousands of people on the Hradcany Square
in Prague, Czech Republic, Sunday, April 5, 2009. Obama has kicked off the
Prague leg of his European tour by meeting with Czech leaders in the capital's
picturesque medieval castle. AP |
A police officer stands near the hotel where U. S. President Barack Obama
will stay hours before his arrival in Ankara, Turkey, Sunday, April 5, 2009.
Turkey has launched an extensive security operation to make sure that Obama's
first visit to a predominantly Muslim country passes without a hitch. Security
officials closed a street leading to his hotel to traffic and were setting
up barricades around the building. AP |
Special forces officers keep watch at Prague International airport ahead
of U.S. President Barack Obama's arrival April 4, 2009. U.S. President Barack
Obama will attend the summit between the United States and the 27-member
European Union in Prague on Sunday. Reuters |
Czech police officers keep watch at Prague International airport ahead of
U.S. President Barack Obama's arrival April 4, 2009. U.S. President Barack
Obama will attend the summit between the United States and the 27-member
European Union in Prague on Sunday. Reuters |
A special forces officer watches the area as the spouses of NATO leaders
pay a visit to Strasbourg Cathedral (Notre-Dame de Strasbourg), April 4,
2009. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) military alliance is
celebrating its 60th anniversary this week at a summit co-hosted by Germany
and France. Reuters |
A police helicopter supervises protestors marching through Kehl, southern
Germany on Saturday, April 4, 2009. On Saturday 28 heads of state meet on
the occasion of the 60th anniversary NATO summit that takes place in Strasbourg,
France and in Baden-Baden and Kehl, Germany from Friday, April 3 to Saturday,
April 4, 2009. AP |
US First Lady Michelle Obama (L) and French First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy
speak during an event for the wives of NATO heads on April 4, 2009 in Strasbourg
during the NATO summit. The summit, which marks the organisation's 60th
anniversary, is taking place on April 3 and 4, 2009 in Strasbourg, France
and the neighbouring German cities of Baden-Baden and Kehl. Getty [Secret
Service agent behind Obama.]
U.S. President Barack Obama (front, R) and Poland's President Lech Kaczynski
(front, L) walk to the Passarelle Mimram Pedestrian Bridge ("Two Banks Bridge")
in Kehl April 4, 2009. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) military
alliance is celebrating its 60th anniversary this week at a summit co-hosted
by Germany and France. Reuters |
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama arrives to visit Strasbourg Cathedral (Notre-Dame
de Strasbourg), April 4, 2009. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
military alliance is celebrating its 60th anniversary this week at a summit
co-hosted by Germany and France. Reuters [Secret Service agents at right.] |
U.S. President Barack Obama greets participants during a Town Hall meeting
in Strasbourg April 3, 2009. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
military alliance is celebrating its 60th anniversary this week at a summit
co-hosted by Germany and France. Reuters [Ten Secret Service agents surround
the Obamas.] |
U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama step off Marine
One as they arrive in Baden-Baden, Germany, April 3, 2009. The North Atlantic
Treaty Organisation (NATO) military alliance is celebrating its 60th anniversary
this week at a summit co-hosted by Germany and France. Reuters |
U.S. President Barack Obama (C) meets members of the audience during a Town
Hall meeting in Strasbourg April 3, 2009. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
(NATO) military alliance is celebrating its 60th anniversary this week at
a summit co-hosted by Germany and France. |
US President Barack Obama (C) waves on his arrival at the Palais Rohan in
Starsbourg, eastern France, on April 3, 2009 for a bilateral meeting with
French President Nicolas Sarkozy (unseen) during the NATO summit. The summit,
which marks the organisation's 60th anniversary, is taking place on April
3 and 4, 2009 in Strasbourg and the neighbouring German cities of Baden-Baden
and Kehl. Getty |
U.S. President Barack Obama (C) and U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (R) shake
hands with people at Palais Rohan in Strasbourg April 3, 2009. The North
Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) military alliance is celebrating its
60th anniversary this week at a summit co-hosted by Germany and France. Reuters |
US President Barack Obama (L) French President Nicolas Sarkozy greet during
the NATO summit arrival ceremony at the the Palais Rohan on April 3, 2009
in Strasbourg. The summit, which marks the organisation's 60th anniversary,
is taking place on April 3 and 4, 2009 in Strasbourg and the neighbouring
German cities of Baden-Baden and Kehl. AFP PHOTO / Saul Loeb. |
US President Barack Obama (L) and First Lady Michelle Obama (2nd L) walk
with German Chancellor Angela Merkel (2nd R) and her husband Joachim Sauer
(R) on April 3, 2009 during a NATO welcome ceremony at the City Hall in
Baden-Baden, Germany. The summit, which marks the organisation's 60th
anniversary, is taking place on April 3 and 4, 2009 in Strasbourg, eastern
France and the neighbouring German cities of Baden-Baden and Kehl. Getty |
US President Barack Obama (L) and greets German Chancellor Angela Merkel
(2nd R) and her husband Joachim Sauer (R) on April 3, 2009 during a NATO
welcome ceremony at the City Hall in Baden-Baden, Germany. The summit, which
marks the organisation's 60th anniversary, is taking place on April 3 and
4, 2009 in Strasbourg, eastern France and the neighbouring German cities
of Baden-Baden and Kehl. Getty |
U.S. President Barack Obama (R) shake hands with people at a market place
near the town hall in Baden-Baden, April 3, 2009. Obama called for a world
without nuclear weapons on Friday after arriving in France for a NATO summit,
where he won French endorsement of his new Afghanistan strategy. Reuters |
US President Barack Obama (R) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel (2nd R)
greet supporters in Baden-Baden, Germany on April 3, 2009 on the first day
of the NATO summit. The summit, which marks the organisation's 60th anniversary,
is taking place on April 3 and 4, 2009 in Strasbourg, eastern France and
the neighbouring German cities of Baden-Baden and Kehl. Getty |
BADEN BADEN, GERMANY - APRIL 03: U.S. President Barack Obama arrives at the
opening of the NATO summit at the Kurhaus on April 3, 2009 in Baden Baden,
Germany. Heads of state, foreign ministers and defence ministers of the 28
NATO member countries are participating in the summit from April 3-4 in
Strasbourg, Kehl and Baden Baden to mark the 60th anniversary of the
transatlantic military and political organization. Getty |
US President Barack Obama, left, shakes hands with Joachim Sauer, the husband
of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, center, during arrivals in the market
place of Baden-Baden, Germany on Friday, April 3, 2009. Leaders of the 26
NATO nations meet together for a historical two day summit in which they
will welcome new members, Albania and Croatia, and celebrate 60 years since
the creation of the Alliance. AP |
U.S. President Barack Obama (L) and first lady Michelle Obama shake hands
with people as they arrive at a market place in Baden-Baden, April 3, 2009.
Obama called for a world without nuclear weapons on Friday after arriving
in France for a NATO summit, where he won French endorsement of his new
Afghanistan strategy. Reuters |
Security personel stand around German Chancellor Angela Merkel (2L), U.S.
President Barack Obama (L) and U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (3L) shaking
hands with residents as they arrive at the market place near the town hall
in Baden-Baden April 3, 2009. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
military alliance is celebrating its 60th anniversary this week at a summit
co-hosted by Germany and France. Reuters |
US President Barack Obama, left, exits his car as he arrives at the market
place of Baden-Baden, Germany on Friday, April 3, 2009. Leaders of the 26
NATO nations meet together for a historical two day summit in which they
will welcome new members, Albania and Croatia, and celebrate 60 years since
the creation of the Alliance. |
US President Barack Obama (L) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel wave as
they arrive in the western German town of Baden-Baden on April 3, 2009. Obama
and Merkel met for bilateral talks ahead of the two-day NATO summit. Getty |
US President Barack Obama, right, holds hands with his wife First Lady Michelle
Obama as they arrive at the Kurhaus in Baden-Baden, Germany for a piano concert
and a dinner on Friday April 3, 2009. Leaders of the 26 NATO nations meet
together for a historical two day summit in which they will welcome new members,
Albania and Croatia, and celebrate 60 years since the creation of the Alliance.
AP |
German Chancellor Angela Merkel (L) U.S. President Barack Obama (C) and U.S.
first lady Michelle Obama shake hands with residents as they arrive at the
market place near the town hall in Baden-Baden April 3, 2009. The North Atlantic
Treaty Organisation (NATO) military alliance is celebrating its 60th anniversary
this week at a summit co-hosted by Germany and France. Reuters |
U.S. President Barack Obama, right, and first lady Michelle Obama, left,
walk in front of the helicopter after their arrive at the Klosterwiese in
Baden-Baden, Germany, Friday, April 3, 2009. Obama meets with German Chancellor
Angela Merkel on the occasion of the 60th anniversary NATO summit that takes
place in Strasbourg, France and in Baden-Baden and Kehl, Germany from Friday,
April 3 to Saturday, April 4, 2009. AP |
German Chancellor Angela Merkel (2nd L), US President Barack Obama and (3rd
L) and US First Lady Michelle Obama (4th L) greet supports in Baden-Baden
at the start of the NATO summit on April 3, 2009. The summit, which marks
the organisation's 60th anniversary, is taking place on April 3 and 4, 2009
in Strasbourg and the neighbouring German cities of Baden-Baden and Kehl.
Getty [Eight Secret Service agents surround the Obamas and Merkel.] |
US President Barack Obama (R) and US First Lady Michelle Obama arrive at
Baden-Baden City hall on April 3, 2009 for a heads of delegations meeting
during the NATO summit. The summit, which marks the organisation's 60th
anniversary, is taking place on April 3 and 4, 2009 in Strasbourg, France
and the neighbouring German cities of Baden-Baden and Kehl. Getty |
BADEN BADEN, GERMANY - APRIL 03: U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife
Michelle arrive at the opening of the NATO summit at the Kurhaus on April
3, 2009 in Baden Baden, Germany. Heads of state, foreign ministers and defence
ministers of the 28 NATO member countries are participating in the summit
from April 3-4 in Strasbourg, Kehl and Baden Baden to mark the 60th anniversary
of the transatlantic military and political organization. |
U.S. President Barack Obama (L) and first lady Michelle Obama arrive for
a cultural event at the Kurhaus during the NATO summit in Baden-Baden, April
3, 2009. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) military alliance
is celebrating its 60th anniversary this week at a summit co-hosted by Germany
and France. Reuters [Secret Service agents at left and right.] |
US President Barack Obama, second right, shakes hands with members of the
general public as he strolls on the market place in Baden-Baden, Germany
on Friday, April 3, 2009. Leaders of the 26 NATO nations meet together for
a historical two day summit in which they will welcome new members, Albania
and Croatia, and celebrate 60 years since the creation of the Alliance. AP
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BADEN BADEN, GERMANY - APRIL 03: U.S First Lady Michele Obama waves as she
arrives to attend the spouses evening on April 3, 2009 in Baden Baden, Germany.
Heads of state, foreign ministers and defence ministers of the 28 NATO member
countries are participating in the summit from April 3-4 in Strasbourg, Kehl
and Baden Baden to mark the 60th anniversary of the transatlantic military
and political organization. Getty [Two Secret Service agents with her.] |
BADEN BADEN, GERMANY - APRIL 03: U.S First Lady Michele Obama arrives to
attend the spouses evening on April 3, 2009 in Baden Baden, Germany. Heads
of state, foreign ministers and defence ministers of the 28 NATO member countries
are participating in the summit from April 3-4 in Strasbourg, Kehl and Baden
Baden to mark the 60th anniversary of the transatlantic military and political
organization. Getty [Secret Service agent behind.] |
Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown, left, watches as U.S. President Barack
Obama, center, shakes hands with PC Michael Zamora as they walk back to 10
Downing Street after giving a news conference at the Foreign Office in London,
Wednesday April 1, 2009. World leaders are gathering in London for the Group
of 20 summit amid an unprecedented security operation to protect the meeting
from violent protests and terrorists. AP |
U.S. President Barack Obama (C) and first lady Michelle Obama are greeted
by Head of the Household David Walker as they arrive at Buckingham Palace
to meet with Britain's Queen Elizabeth in London April 1, 2009. Reuters
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US President Barack Obama (L) and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown leave
10 Downing street to walk to the Foreign and Commonwealth office in London
on April 1, 2009. Obama, on his first overseas trip of his young presidency
is to hold crucial meetings on the economic crisis and with America's military
partners in NATO. Getty |
US President Barack Obama (L) flanked by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown
leaves 10 Downing street in London on April 1, 2009. Obama, on his first
overseas trip of his young presidency is to hold crucial meetings on the
economic crisis and with America's military partners in NATO. Getty |
US President Barack Obama arrives at 10 Downing street in London on April
1, 2009. Obama, on his first overseas trip of his young presidency is to
hold crucial meetings on the economic crisis and with America's military
partners in NATO. Getty |
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: U.S. President Barack Obama arrives in Downing
Street on April 1, 2009 in London. Prime Minister Brown is hosting a dinner
for world leaders in Downing Street ahead of tomorrow's G20 Summit. Getty |
The motorcade of U.S. President Barack Obama arrives in 10 Downing Street
in London, Wednesday April 1, 2009. World leaders are gathering in London
for the Group of 20 summit amid an unprecedented security operation to protect
the meeting from violent protests and terrorists. AP |
U.S. President Barack Obama arrives at Downing Street in London April 1,
2009. World leaders will have their work cut out at a G20 summit where Obama
makes his first major international sortie, under perhaps more pressure than
anyone to show that the country where the crisis began can lead the way out.
Reuters [Secret Service agent reflected.] |
March 10, 2009. Members of the Counter Assault Division of the US Secret
Service keep an eye on the crowd as President Barack Obama departs the Annual
Legislative Conference of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
in Washington, DC. Brook Kraft / Corbis for TIME |
March 2, 2009. Secret Service binoculars sit on a ledge covered in snow,
next to the front entrance of the White House in Washington. Brook Kraft
/ Corbis for TIME |
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