June 20, 2009
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Father-In-Chief

WASHINGTON - JUNE 19:  U.S. President Barack Obama (R) greets young men from local schools during a South Lawn event at the White House June 19, 2009 in Washington, DC. President Obama held events at the White House to highlight the importance of fatherhood and mentorship to their families and communitites.  (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Of course, this was the money shot.

I liked the one above better though, Obama not just emphasizing the role of fathers on Father’s Day but actually modeling the role at home in the backyard.

(image: Alex Wong/Getty. caption: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) greets young men from local schools during a South Lawn event at the White House June 19, 2009 in Washington, DC. President Obama held events at the White House to highlight the importance of fatherhood and mentorship to their families and communities)

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