PHOTOS The Obamas at Ford's Theatre (Feb 11)

[Jackeens]

U.S President Barack Obama is pictured on stage alongside the balcony where former President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865 (R) during a celebration of Lincoln Bicentennial and Ford's Theatre Grand reopening in Washington February 11, 2009.


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[Deep13]

1. Yeah, I guess I would rather he stay the fuck out of Ford's theater. nt

[liberal N proud]

5. I am surprised Lincoln would return

[Deep13]

8. Really!

:evilgrin:

[Buzz Clik]

19. Lincoln was asked that very question. His response was interesting:

"They can only kill me once. And I wouldn't miss a chance to meet the lovely Michelle Obama. And her husband, too, of course."

[prolesunited]

2. I don't care from Michelle's dress

It's not flattering at all

[GentryDixon]

6. Nor I.

It looks like she could parachute safely!

[SharonRB]

I don't either

She should stick to dresses that are more form-fitting. This does not flatter her at all.

I do like seeing President Obama with "President Lincoln," though.

[Deep13]

10. I like it.

:shrug:

[CakeGrrl]

18. I do too - looks retro. n/t

[goclark]

22. Me too ~ she dares to be different sometimes

and that is refreshing to me.

[spartan61]

12. I agree.

I usually love her choice of clothing, but this dress looked like something out of the 50s. Did she have on several crinolines to make the dress pouffy?

[roguevalley]

44. could be the angle. I think she looks very cute. :)

[Kindigger]

16. Minor adjustment, and it would be really cute

If the waist was dropped to the level of a true retro 50s circle skirt it would be very flattering.

[WorseBeforeBetter]

21. Agreed ... not flattering at all.

It looks cocktail party-ish, not Ford's Theatre gala. The fabric looks interesting, though. Mrs. Obama has worn some stunners, but this is a dud.

[Kahuna]

24. For once, I'm feeling Michele's dress. nt

:shrug:

[gauguin57]

30. Man ... looks like Michelle is going to a square dance.

Don't care for the dress ... But the lady is beautiful, every day, in every way.

[The Hope Mobile]

41. I think its the angle. She looks best in lower waised dresses and from this angle it looks higher.

[texanwitch]

43. It is damn funny looking.

She is to tall for a dress like that.

The dress makes her look like she is all legs.

[WI_DEM]

3. I'm glad Ex-President Lincoln could make it.

[liberal N proud]

4. What the hell is Couric doing here?

[Buzz Clik]

13. High C?

[demo dutch]

28. self delete

[demo dutch]

29. yes, I thought it was her

[alsame]

45. I think he was thanking her for

the Palin interviews :rofl:

[AyanEva]

7. Michelle's dress is adorable!

[Connie_Corleone]

9. Lincoln looks pretty good for 200.

[Deep13]

11. Clean living, you know.

:hi:

[WI_DEM]

17. I think he dyes his hair.

[Neecy]

14. wow

Jessye Norman still looks insanely good.

[Buzz Clik]

15. Tweety? What's up with Tweety?

I get the impression that his Senate run is more than a rumor.

[Deep13]

20. He tawt he taw a puddy tat.

And that comb-over isn't fooling anyone.

[AspenRose]

25. Is that Patrick Leahy in the background?

Tweety looks....ewww

[dancingme]

37. he looks very SWEATY

and not in a good way!

[Kahuna]

23. Wow!!! The pictures of Obama, JE Jones and especially Ben Vereen..

almost brought tears to my eyes. :cry:

All of the pictures are fabulous. Once again, thanks Jackeens! :yourock: :cry:

[Phx_Dem]

26. LOVE Michelle's cool retro dress!

I know that's not the most important part of this event, but fashion is always important!

Oh, and I see Tweety. And David Selby makes a good Lincolh.

[demo dutch]

27. Really? this is one of my least favorites sofar

[blogslut]

31. He does, doesn't he?

I still have a crush on him and his damned lamb chop sideburns from when he played Quentin Collins on Dark Shadows.

[Phx_Dem]

48. OMG. That was my FAVORITE show when I was a kid.

I loved Angelique,

[soothsayer]

33. i haven't liked any of her dresses so far. that's ok, i don't need to

[Phx_Dem]

46. Fashion is so subjective.

We can't please everyone and we shouldn't try -- everyone should just wear what they like. And I think that's what Michelle does, so regardless of who likes or does not like her fashion choices, good for her for doing her own thing!

[gauguin57]

32. Step back, Tweety ... we do not want you getting a tingle up your leg in Ford's Theater.

Wouldn't be appropriate.

[kaiden]

34. Two words. Ben Fuckin' Vereen! Okay three.

[The Hope Mobile]

39. I know! Awesome!!!! He looks like he could burst with pride and happiness!!

One of the coolest things ever. The whole Roots cast!

[boomerbust]

35. Full Circle

[boomerbust]

36. Katie

Will have to change her shorts when she gets home.:smoke:

[Seedersandleechers]

38. I love Michelle's dress

guess you can't please everyone all the time.

[Hope And Change]

40. K & R!

[acmavm]

42. PETTICOATS!! Oh man, haven't seen a full skirt like that in a millenia.

How neat!

[democracy1st]

47. thanks Jackeens great post as usual

[newview88]

49. Oh Wow

Michelle looks gorgeous. I adore her dress. An the President looks amazing as usual.