Obama Rewind: Nobel Prize Acceptance
President Obama accepts his Nobel Prize in Norway. See photos.
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Leaving for Norway - President Obama and First Lady Michelle board the plane to Oslo, Norway to attend the Nobel Prize ceremony.
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Arrival - The first couple arrives in Oslo.
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Nobel Institute - The president sits before framed photos of past Nobel Prize winners at the Nobel Institute shortly before the signing ceremony.
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Signing the Guest Book - Before heading to the ceremony, the president signs a guest book at the Nobel Institute.
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Signing the Guest Book - First Lady Michelle Obama signs the guest book.
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Getting Photo Ready - First Lady Michelle brushes lint off of her husband's jacket shortly before they are photographed with the royals.
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Meeting Royalty - The Obamas pose with (from left) Queen Sonja of Norway, King Harald of Norway, Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway.
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The Stars Come Out - Will Smith, Jada Pinkett and daughter Willow arrive at the Nobel ceremony.
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Toby Keith - County star Toby Keith arrives at the Nobel Prize ceremony in Oslo.
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Wyclef - Rapper/producer Wyclef Jean poses outside of Oslo City Hall, where President Obama received his honor. Wyclef would also perform at the Nobel Peace Prize concert.
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Making an Entrance - The Obamas enter the Nobel Prize ceremony.
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Nobel Ceremony - The First Couple share some words before the start of the ceremony.
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Nobel Ceremony - Nobel committee chairman Thorbjorn Jagland presents the Nobel Peace Prize to President Obama. Obama is just the third sitting U.S. president to receive the honor.
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Nobel Ceremony - President Obama receives the Nobel Peace Prize from Jagland at the ceremony at Oslo's City Hall.
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Nobel Speech - The president addresses the audience during his acceptance speech. During his address, the president defended the Afghan war and said he'd use the honor to "reach for the world that ought to be."
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Getting Emotional - Senior adviser Valerie Jarrett tears up during Obama's acceptance address.
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Obama's Speech - The audience at the ceremony, which included the Norwegian Royal family, listens to the president speak.
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An Ovation - The First Lady and the audience applaud after the president's speech.
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Banquet - The Obamas arrive at a banquet held in the president's honor following the ceremony.
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Nobel Concert - Wyclef Jean performs near the Norwegian royals at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert.