The First 100 Days of PDA

The president and first lady share a kiss on the cheek on stage at Hradcany Square in Prague on April 5.

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Barack and Michelle cuddle up during their first dance of the inauguration celebrations at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball on January 20. Beyonce Knowles serenades them with Etta James’ romantic ballad, “At Last,” for the inaugural dance–their first real moment alone.

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The president pauses to admire his wife as they stride into the East Room of the White House for the Governor’s Ball on February 22.

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Obama escorts Michelle from their helicopter into Baden-Baden on April 3.

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The first couple goes in for a good luck kiss before the president’s speech at the Rhenus Sports Arena in Strasbourg, France.

Charles Dharapak / AP Photo

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The president gently walks Michelle aboard Air Force One on March 31.

Jason Reed / Reuters

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With fingers intertwined, the Obamas arrive at the opening of the NATO summit at Baden-Baden.

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The first couple stride into the East Room for a dinner for congressional leaders at the White House on March 4.

Jonathan Ernst / Reuters

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French President Sarkozy makes an Obama move on his wife, Carla Bruni, as they walk into the Palais Rohan during a NATO summit on April 3.

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Off to spend a rare romantic weekend together in Maryland on March 7.

Larry Downing / Reuters

The First 100 Days of PDA

From soft squeezes to sensual kisses, Barack Obama is truly a hands-on leader. VIEW OUR GALLERY of Presidential Displays of Affection.