G.them Obama return to the White House. In the form of portraits but also in the flesh, just like a few years ago. It seems to take a step back in time, but it only happened yesterday. Michelle and Barack Obama they returned to the presidential mansion for unveil their official portraits, which will now be part of the historic gallery that houses all the portraits of US presidents.
The Obamas and their portraits in the White House
In the presence of the current US president, Joe Biden, and his wife Jill, Barack and Michelle unveiled the portraits made by Robert McCurdy and Sharon Sprung. “I want to thank Sharon Sprung for capturing everything I love about Michelle. The portrait of her is gorgeousHe wrote on Instagram the former tenant of the White House.
Then I also thank Robert McCurdy for the “fantastic work” carried out with his portrait. And on social media the Obamas wanted to leave two important messages that go beyond the image that concerns them. Reiterating that, if they have arrived at the White House, anyone can have this aspiration.
Michelle Obama: “An aspiration for every child”
“Barack and I went back to the White House today for unveil our official portraits. It was so thrilling to share the incredible art of Sharon Sprung and Robert McCurdy con the world, etto adorn in the place we have called home for eight years“. Thus begins the long post offormer First Lady. Who shared on Instagram a series of images of the event, but also words full of meaning and hope.
“This day is not about us, it is about all of you. It is about all the work and service that so many of you have done to help make this country better. And it reminds us that if a biracial child with an unusual name and the daughter of a water pump operator and a stay-at-home mom can end up on the walls of the most famous address in the worldthen every child can do it too, even if he doesn’t believe in himself. That’s what this country is. And this is why we must continue to commit ourselves and fight until that aspiration can be a reality for every child growing up today, “he added.
The presidency is a relay
“I’ve always described the presidency like a relay. Take the baton from someone, make your leg run as hard as you can, then pass it on to someone else “he wrote on Instagram the former US president.
The portraits of the former presidential couple (Ansa)
«The portraits hanging in the White House tell the riders of that race: each of us has the task of trying to bring the country he loves closer to its highest aspirations. When future generations walk through these rooms and look at these portraits, I hope they understand better who Michelle and I were. And I hope they leave with a deeper awareness that if we managed to get here, they too can do remarkable things “.
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