Live Video: Obama portraits unveiled at the White House

WEKU | By Wendy Barnett

Published September 7, 2022 at 12:11 PM EDT

President Biden hosts the unveiling of the portraits of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama in the East Room of the White House. Watch the event live Weds., Sept., 7th at 1:30 p.m. EST.

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