Obamas' Last Christmas in the White House Brings Joy to Thousands

Dec. 5, 2016
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Obamas' Last Christmas in the White House Brings Joy to Thousands 

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First Lady Michelle Obama and Olympic swimmer Simone Manuel read stories to children after the lighting of the 
National Christmas Tree. PHOTO: Paulette Singleton/Trice Edney News Wire
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President Barack Obama, alongside First Lady Michelle Obama and their youngest daughter, Sasha, greets the crowd of thousands at the National Christmas Tree lighting. 
PHOTO: Paulette Singleton/Trice Edney News Wire
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Chance the Rapper and singers onstage at the National Christmas Tree Lighting. PHOTO: Paulette Singleton/Trice Edney News Wire
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Audience enjoys Christmas music and festivities at the final National Tree lighting by the Obamas.
PHOTO: Paulette Singleton/Trice Edney News Wire
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Thousands waited in lines anticipating the holiday fun and entertainment, including performances by Chance the Rapper and Yolanda Adams.
PHOTO: Paulette Singleton/Trice Edney News Wire