Behind the scenes of President and Mrs. Obama’s return to the White House

For the first time since leaving the White House, President and Mrs. Obama returned for the official unveiling of their White House portraits and were joined by former administration staff to mark the special occasion.

“When future generations walk these halls and look up at these portraits, I hope they get a better, honest sense of who Michelle and I were. And I hope they leave with a deeper understanding that if we could make it here, maybe they can too. They can do remarkable things, too.” —President Obama, 2022