Presidents and Olympics Through the Years

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The long standing tradition of the President and First Lady to host the Olympic teams to the White House is still alive. This collection of photographs from the Presidential Libraries of the National Archives offers a special look at Olympic moments with former Presidents and First Ladies at the White House over the years.

First Lady Michelle Obama is picked up by U.S. Olympic wrestler Elena Pirozhkova during a greet with Team USA Olympic athletes competing in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, at the U.S. Olympic Training Facility at the University of East London in London, England, July 27, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)

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Presidential Unit Citation: Blackhorse Regiment October 20, 2009	October in New Orleans October 15, 2009	In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina October 13, 2009	The President and First Lady Visit Copenhagen October 2, 2009
A Health Reform Town Hall with Seniors September 23, 2009	Vice President Biden Visits Iraq September 18, 2009	"Let the Games Begin!" September 17, 2009	Remarks by the President on Health Care September 10, 2009