PHOTOS The Obamas' Afternoon/Evening

[Jackeens]

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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive for a cultural event at the Kurhaus during the NATO summit in Baden-Baden

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel, her husband Joachim Sauer, US First Lady Michelle Obama, US President Barack Obama, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkoz

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People look out of windows after the arrival of U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama near the helicopter landing place at the Klosterwiese in Baden-Baden, Germany

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President Barack Obama shake hands with people at a market place near the town hall in Baden-Baden

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President Barack Obama greets girls in traditional dress alongside Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel and Wolfgang Gerstener, the Mayor of Baden-Baden upon Obama's arrival in the German town

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[eleny]

1. they love the snuggle n' smooch

k&r

[roguevalley]

67. there is happy wherever they go. wearing sheath dresses is hell. All stand and

applaud her ability to do so. Me? I can't hold my stomach in that long.

[Barack_America]

2. Hotness! Yay!

[leftynyc]

3. That black dress

is stunning and I love her hair.

[MiniMe]

55. I noticed that she has had her hair done since this morning

A good look for her!

[FrenchieCat]

4. Oh my! Are they ours?

Thank the Lord!

[HopeOverFear]

14. that picture has got me DROOLING!!!!!

they look like a Hollywood couple arriving at a movie premiere!

[bdamomma]

29. for real, they have so much class.

[starroute]

37. He looks like the guy who got the prettiest girl in school as his prom date

I can't quite come up with a good one, but that picture really cries out for a lolcat-style caption.

"Yes I can has Michelle"? Nah, got to be something better than that.

[Fire1]

45. A truly stunning couple. This is one of the best pics yet.

[countingbluecars]

5. I love Michelle's evening dress.

The Obamas just keep looking better and better.

[Raine]

61. Me too

love the dress, I would love to have one like that.

[Barack_America]

6. Bruni's dress is also goregous. And I can't help but fall for Merkel.

She seems to have quite the personality!

[PopSixSquish]

10. Most Adorable Head of State Ever!

She looks ready to burst into song in that group photo.

[Barack_America]

17. Here's another view of the Merkel photo.

[hootinholler]

47. Hey everybody it's time for show tunes!

-Hoot

[rucognizant]

68. Because she feels safe from rear assault!

SHe was never that fun and giddy when meeting with bush! He had a chilling effect!

[bdamomma]

30. well Merkel has our President laughing in No. 16 picture

She seems to be quite social.

[Phx_Dem]

33. I agree. You can't help but like her. She seems like a really nice person.

[MiniMe]

56. She didn't show it as much before Barack

But who can blame her.

[mikiturner]

7. K&R nt

[jillan]

8. Omg - that last picture of Merkel! Hilarious! And Michelle - you are more beautiful than

than Sarkozy's wife.

Love it

[ObamaKerryDem]

9. Is this not the hottest First Couple..EVER?

Seriously, I know it sounds superficial..but DAYUM! But it's not even just how they look together physically; they just seem so well suited for each other in every way. They make a really great pair all around and an awesome President and First Lady. So proud to have them represent our country to the rest of the world!

[Sultana]

26. Yes, they surpass the Kennedys by miles

I second that, Hot DAYUM!

[jillan]

11. Also have to add that I love the Obama's PDAs - even on this world tour.

[Cali_Democrat]

12. Michelle looks terrific in that black dress

K&R

[Hope And Change]

13. Wonderful pics.K & R!

[Aloha Spirit]

15. Anyone else notice how Hollywood celebrities aren't in the news as much, now that we have the Obamas

to adore?

[Sultana]

23. I prefer it this way

The less we hear about the lindsay lohans and paris hiltons the better

[spindrifter]

66. Here! Here! Let them go in peace.

We have much more interesting people to spend their column inches on.

[SeattleGirl]

16. #7: Looks like Merkel and Michelle are belting out a show tune!

And I LOVE Michelle's black evening dress!

[madmom]

18. I love the fact that they are not afraid to show affection in public.

[JayMusgrove]

19. Jackeen: YOU deserve an award for your great work!!

I have never ever seen such a great collection of pictures so quickly come to my computer ....

I like these pictures from Europe even more than the spectacular pictures from the Campaign and election.

Thank you so much!

[kid a]

20. Michelle looks amazing! Barack's OK too =) Awesome black dress!

[Barack_America]

21. #15 I now find myself wanting to take Merkel out drinking.

She looks like fun!

[hileeopnyn8d]

53. I had that same thought!

I'm sure that says more about me, then it does about her.

She just looks like a fun person. I wonder if that's why our socially-awkward ex-president felt a massage was a good idea.

[Sultana]

22. Perfection!

keep'em coming, Jackeens.

[AyanEva]

24. That black dress is GORGEOUS.

It's just so funny how much BIGGER size-wise the Obama's are compared to everyone else. They both look wonderful. One extremely shallow question, though. Are Carla's legs nude or is she dong the unthinkable and wearing tights/stockings with open-toed shoes? D: I'd like to think she wouldn't make that mistake and the light is simply reflecting off her legs. Either way, her outfit is still very cute...but why does she always look so timid?

Also, I find myself really liking Merkel. She seems quite lively. :3

[bdamomma]

25. Jackeens you out did yourself, love Michelle's black dress

it is so good we have these people in the WH, Europe loves them!!

[Phx_Dem]

27. Pic #1: LOVE the dress, love the shoes, LOVE the hair!

Absolutely gorgeous. Love it all.

I like the other dress too, but the black on is my fav.

[mshasta]

35. love the hair...

this hair style goes very well with her face..she should let this one all the time

[Phx_Dem]

48. Agree!

[Spazito]

28. Jackeens, you are a genuine treasure!

Your photo threads are MUST SEES, imo, and they not only capture the President and the First Lady, they clearly show how others react to them, both the famous and the not-so-famous.

Thank you so much for all your work to find and post these, it is MUCH appreciated!

[Kukesa]

32. I totally agree! Thanks, Jackeens. n/t

[Phx_Dem]

31. Carla's dresses are beautiful (#7, 12).

[gauguin57]

34. OK, I've just forgotten all about that asymmetrical argyle cardigan. That. Black. Dress. Rocks.

Or should I say, our FLOTUS rocks that black dress. STUNNING couple!

[99 Percent Sure]

59. What you said. I wasn't going to mention the court jester like outfit.

President and Mrs. Obama look as if they are intimate with each other more than once a week.

The black dress is totally haute couture and absolutely gorgeous on her, with or without the knit bolero with the square neckline, which is also totally cute and becoming.

She's pretty in a few of those pics, especially when they're smooching at the podium with her in the floral fuchsia dress with the short laced sleeves. I'm not crazy about the floral, but the color is great for her. I thought my hair was slamming, but the First Lady's hair is jamming.

They really are doing us proud in word and deed. PM Merkel looks like she would keep me laughing.

Nice. Thanks.

[Drunken Irishman]

36. Ok, that first photo has me all hot.

Seriously, I'm dying here.

I keep thinking the Obamas are a Hollywood First Family, as in the perfect family, something you'd expect from The American President or the like, but hotter. Definitely hotter. No knock on Mike Douglas and Annette Bening, but yeesh...

God someone shut me up. I'm fucking flustered!

[PopSixSquish]

58. Deep Cleansing Breaths

Have a drink or seven...

[mecherosegarden]

38. Beautiful pictures, I love the black dress...

and the shoes, and the way they look! And I like that she is showing her wonderful arms again

Thanks again... !

[alsame]

39. Wow. Just wow. Thank you, Jackeens!

[FrenchieCat]

40. More....

[mshasta]

51. I really love

this dress....

[Politicub]

41. Gee thanks - you made me get all teary again

Our President and First Lady are fantastic!

[xiamiam]

42. I am so proud...they are fabulous...look mahvelous..have substance and style..and they represent us.

certainly helps the broken heart I've been struggling to overcome since * stole the first election...and then proceeded to destroy us...we so needed this and them...the black dress is my favorite with the ello ello yellow worn upon arrival to London a close second....

[Hard_Work]

43. Pic. #7

President Obama is the only world leader who put their spouse in front in the picture. That's a man who really loves his wife, willing to give up center stage for her.

[Barack_America]

49. Wow. What an excellent catch. +1. nt

[Pirate Smile]

70. Richard Quest, British reporter on CNN, mentioned tonight that President Obama breaks protocol all

the time - he called it the new protocol - because the President is supposed to go first - like when they walked in to greet the Queen - but President Obama usually lets Michelle go first. I think he is follow the gentlemen's protocol which his grandfather probably taught him to let the lady go first.

Quest wasn't criticising. He just said there is a new protocol and an old protocol and none of it really matters.

I, frankly, like that he follows what he probably considers the appropriate protocol.

[paparush]

44. Tomorrow's Headlines: Buff Biceps Buffet Buffet

Oh, and another 600K+ hard working Americans lost their jobs.

[firedupdem]

46. These pics blow me away! n/t

[county worker]

50. No grabbing Angela Merkel, no winking at the Queen, no anti American protests

The freepers's heads must explode every time they show a Marine saluting Obama.

[Arugula Latte]

72. OMG -- Obama doesn't know how to do prezidentin!

He needs to make up for it really fast, like, mebbe he can wipe his sunglasses on Merkel's pantsuit, or something.

[otohara]

52. Dang, My Favorites Are Too Big For Desktop

must find smaller versions

[hileeopnyn8d]

54. They look amazing!

I love her hair and the black dress. Everyone looks so happy.

[Sebass1271]

57. Michelle's Hair

Love it!!.. I really like this style instead of the usual updo front. I also loved the dress!. I will only change the shape of her eyebrows.. they are too curve it and makes her expressions look like if she is angry when she is not. I will make her eyebrows more straigh... but overall, she is an excellent first lady and i am very proud of her and our country.

[Raine]

60. WONDERFUL

I LOVE the pix ... THANKS so much for posting them!

[CBR]

62. I'm digging Michelle's hair and Carla's purple clutch.

Thanks for the pics!!

[EffieBlack]

63. That black dress is fabulous!

As is our First Lady.

[fortyfeetunder]

64. Chancellor Merkel looks like she is enjoying this

after putting up with the *!

[stillcool]

65. They always look so relaxed..

and like they're actually having fun. I haven't seen a stiff, forced smile, cardboard photo-op yet.

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

69. Her hair looks really good with bangs, I think.

[Vinca]

71. I never thought I'd see the day when our first couple could be described as

HOT!

[Arugula Latte]

73. That's a big improvement from "nausea-inducing"