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President Obama Welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau to the White House

Summary: 
President Obama welcomed Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada for his first official visit to the White House.

Today, President Obama and the First Lady welcomed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada and Mrs. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau to the White House.

Watch the official arrival ceremony on the South Lawn, and check out the photos:

Canada Official State Visit
President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada greet the audience after reviewing the troops during the State Arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, March 10, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Canada Official State Visit
President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada listen to the national anthem of Canada during the State Arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, March 10, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
Canada Official State Visit
President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada review the troops during the State Arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, March 10, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
Canada Official State Visit
President Barack Obama talks with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada in the Oval Office prior to a joint press conference in the Rose Garden of the White House, March 10, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)