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President Biden Hosts a Ceremony on the South Lawn to Sign the Respect for Marriage Act!

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What a sweet moment! 🥹 @POTUS gave @VP Harris the pen he used to sign the Respect for Marriage Act into law. 📸: Kent Nishimura pic.twitter.com/L5mgzDjYR2 — best of kamala harris (@archivekamala) December 13, 2022 It was great to be at the White House to celebrate the Respect for Marriage Act being signed into law by @POTUS ! I’m happy that the hard work and long hours of bipartisan negotiation have finally paid off for the millions of loving same-sex & interracial couples across America. pic.twitter.com/BrnxtnYAxw — Sen. Tammy Baldwin (@SenatorBaldwin) December 13, 2022 Who woulda thought the gayest party I’ve ever been to was at the White House? Thank you @POTUS for signing the Respect for Marriage Act! #LoveIsLove 🏳️‍🌈 pic.twitter.com/EA1rdoAxXt — Jeremy Moss (@JeremyAllenMoss) December 13, 2022 A beautiful day to witness and celebrate @POTUS signing the Respect for Marriage Act into law! 🏳️‍🌈 A special shout-out to my friend @SenatorBaldwin...

Mood from the White House. Whose house? Our house!

Mood! pic.twitter.com/C0p0fLhglO — Gregg Chadwick (@greggchadwick) December 11, 2018

Happy international day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia!

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Happy IDAHOBIT 2017 ! The international day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia. # LoveIsLove as people join together to take a stand against prejudice. I remember standing outside the White House on the day that Marriage Equality was declared by the Supreme Court and the beauty of that storied house lit up in the colors of the LGBT flag.   "Today, I ask Canadians and people around the world to fight hatred, honour love, and defend human rights for everyone.” #IDAHOT #loveislove pic.twitter.com/orJMQR5846 — CanadianPM (@CanadianPM) May 17, 2017 Gregg Chadwick Arrivals and Departures (Charlotte to D.C. - June 26, 2015) 48"x36" oil on linen 2015-2016 

Health Care Passes!

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“This is the civil rights act of the 21st century,” said Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the No. 3 Democrat in the House.

Bob Dylan and President Barack Obama

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Bob Dylan shakes President Barack Obama's hand following his performance at the "In Performance At The White House: A Celebration Of Music From The Civil Rights Movement" concert in the East Room of the White House, Feb. 9, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Barack Obama's Thanksgiving Day Proclamation

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President Barack Obama's Thanksgiving Day proclamation, as released by the White House: What began as a harvest celebration between European settlers and indigenous communities nearly four centuries ago has become our cherished tradition of Thanksgiving. This day's roots are intertwined with those of our nation, and its history traces the American narrative. Today, we recall President George Washington, who proclaimed our first national day of public thanksgiving to be observed "by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God," and President Abraham Lincoln, who established our annual Thanksgiving Day to help mend a fractured nation in the midst of civil war. We also recognize the contributions of Native Americans, who helped the early colonists survive their first harsh winter and continue to strengthen our nation. From our earliest days of independence, and in times of tragedy and triumph, Americans have come together to celebrate Th...