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Tuesday, September 4th, 2012

Photo President Barack Obama and his daughters, Malia, left, and Sasha, watch on television as First Lady Michelle Obama begins her speech at the Democratic National Convention, in the Treaty Room of the White House, Tuesday night, September 4th, 2012. (Photo by Pete Souza/The White House)

President Barack Obama and his daughters, Malia, left, and Sasha, watch on television as First Lady Michelle Obama begins her speech at the Democratic National Convention, in the Treaty Room of the White House, Tuesday night, September 4th, 2012. (Photo by Pete Souza/The White House)

# Posted at 9:09 pm Pacific