President Obama’s Trip to Jamaica, Captured in Photos
PHOTO DIARY
— of President Obama’s April 9th trip to Jamaica for a meeting with the Young Leaders of the Americas. To the young leaders, the President said, “It is your generation who will shape the future of our countries and our region and this planet that we share long after those of us who are currently in public service are gone from the stage.”
Marine One arrives at the Park Camp landing zone. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
The President greets the daughter of an embassy worker. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
The President looks at memorabilia at the Bob Marley Museum during a tour with Natasha Clark. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller deliver statements to the press at Jamaica House. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
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President Obama delivers remarks during a “Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative” town hall at the University of the West Indies. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
Audience members raise their hand in hopes of being chosen to ask a question at the town hall. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
Backstage, the President mimics the victory pose with Usain Bolt, the fastest runner in the world. Bolt, the Jamaican sprinter, attended the town hall. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Jamaicans wave at the passing motorcade. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
President Obama participates in a wreath laying ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
The President waves goodbye from Air Force One en route to Panama. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
BONUS
From Jamaica, the president headed to Panama City for the seventh Summit of the Americas
Children of U.S. Embassy personnel help President Obama to his feet after he posed for a group photo with them at the Westin Playa Bonita hotel in Panama City. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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