Obama Rewind: 2010 Governors Ball

The Obamas host the annual Governors Ball at the White House. See photos.

2010 Governors Ball - President Obama addresses the nation’s governors at the 2010 Governors Ball at the White House. During his speech, he thanked state leaders for “helping to right the ship” during the recession. Obama also lauded their “ability to work across state lines and party lines,” adding that politicians in Washington could learn from them, The Associated Press reports. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

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2010 Governors Ball - President Obama addresses the nation’s governors at the 2010 Governors Ball at the White House. During his speech, he thanked state leaders for “helping to right the ship” during the recession. Obama also lauded their “ability to work across state lines and party lines,” adding that politicians in Washington could learn from them, The Associated Press reports. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

Gov. Schwarzenegger - California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger sits at the Governors Ball. He was also scheduled to meet with Obama the day after. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

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Gov. Schwarzenegger - California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger sits at the Governors Ball. He was also scheduled to meet with Obama the day after. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

Obama's Speech - President Obama speaks before giving his toast at the Governors Ball in the State Dining Room of the White House. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Obama's Speech - President Obama speaks before giving his toast at the Governors Ball in the State Dining Room of the White House. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

A Toast - President Obama raises his glass, alongside a joyful Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, to present a toast at the Governors Ball. (REUTERS/Yuri Gripas)

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A Toast - President Obama raises his glass, alongside a joyful Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, to present a toast at the Governors Ball. (REUTERS/Yuri Gripas)

Ball Preview - Mrs. Obama gives opening remarks to local music students during the special preview performance. The First Lady welcomed the students to the White House hours before the Governors Ball for a preview performance featuring Harry Connick Jr. (REUTERS/Yuri Gripas)

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Ball Preview - Mrs. Obama gives opening remarks to local music students during the special preview performance. The First Lady welcomed the students to the White House hours before the Governors Ball for a preview performance featuring Harry Connick Jr. (REUTERS/Yuri Gripas)

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Performances - Mrs. Obama watches a performance by local music students from D.C.’s Myrtilla Miner Elementary School. (REUTERS/Yuri Gripas)

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Performances - Mrs. Obama watches a performance by local music students from D.C.’s Myrtilla Miner Elementary School. (REUTERS/Yuri Gripas)

An Ovation - First Lady Michelle Obama and musician Harry Connick Jr., along with his 12-year-old daughter, stand and applaud the student performers from Myrtilla Miner Elementary. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

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An Ovation - First Lady Michelle Obama and musician Harry Connick Jr., along with his 12-year-old daughter, stand and applaud the student performers from Myrtilla Miner Elementary. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

Student Spotlight - Ten-year-old Derrick Hopkins sings while being cheered on by New Orleans trombonist Lucien Barbarin and accompanied by Connick. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Student Spotlight - Ten-year-old Derrick Hopkins sings while being cheered on by New Orleans trombonist Lucien Barbarin and accompanied by Connick. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Harry Connick Jr. Performs - Musician Harry Connick Jr. sings during the special preview performance for the White House’s annual Governors Ball. (REUTERS/Yuri Gripas)

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Harry Connick Jr. Performs - Musician Harry Connick Jr. sings during the special preview performance for the White House’s annual Governors Ball. (REUTERS/Yuri Gripas)

Fighting Childhood Obesity - At the beginning of the National Governors Association Winter Meeting on Saturday, the first lady is shown here applauding the spouses of the nation’s governors. She went on to speak to the state leaders about her initiative against childhood obesity. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

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Fighting Childhood Obesity - At the beginning of the National Governors Association Winter Meeting on Saturday, the first lady is shown here applauding the spouses of the nation’s governors. She went on to speak to the state leaders about her initiative against childhood obesity. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)