Photos: Obamas Host First State Dinner

See photos from the Obamas' first White House State dinner.

The Obamas' First State Dinner - A tent on the South lawn of the White House served as the venue for President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's State Dinner on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.

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The Obamas' First State Dinner - A tent on the South lawn of the White House served as the venue for President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's State Dinner on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.

Obamas Host First State Dinner - The President and First Lady hosted India's head of state at the first official State Dinner of the Obama Administration. Prime Minister Dr, Manmohan Singh was the guest of honor as hundreds of political officials along with entertainers and business leaders gathered in DC for the event. Grammy and Academy Award-winning performer Jennifer Hudson performed at the dinner.

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Awaiting the Guests of Honor - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wait to welcome India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur to the State Dinner at the North Portico of the White House.

First Couples Arrive - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcome India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur to the State Dinner at the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.

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First Couples Arrive - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcome India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur to the State Dinner at the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.

Desiree Rogers - White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers, who oversees the execution of the First Lady's vision for events like the state dinner, arrives.

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Desiree Rogers - White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers, who oversees the execution of the First Lady's vision for events like the state dinner, arrives.

Gayle King - Gayle King arrives to attend the Obamas' first state dinner. Oprah did not attend the event.

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Gayle King - Gayle King arrives to attend the Obamas' first state dinner. Oprah did not attend the event.

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Hollywood in D.C. - Film director Steven Spielberg poses with actress Alfre Woodard, center, and actor Blair Underwood, right, as they arrive for a State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the White House.

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Hollywood in D.C. - Film director Steven Spielberg poses with actress Alfre Woodard, center, and actor Blair Underwood, right, as they arrive for a State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the White House.

The Place Setting - Guests were seated at tables of 10 with apple green linens and purple, fuchsia and plum flowers that included hydrangeas, roses and sweet peas. The China used came from the Eisenhower, Clinton and Bush official China sets.

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The Place Setting - Guests were seated at tables of 10 with apple green linens and purple, fuchsia and plum flowers that included hydrangeas, roses and sweet peas. The China used came from the Eisenhower, Clinton and Bush official China sets.

Leaders Toast - President Barack Obama makes a toast with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

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Leaders Toast - President Barack Obama makes a toast with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Guests Settle In - White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, center, talks with other guests at his table during the dinner.

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Guests Settle In - White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, center, talks with other guests at his table during the dinner.

Speeches - President Barack Obama listens as Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reads his toast.

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Speeches - President Barack Obama listens as Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reads his toast.

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The First Lady - First Lady Michelle Obama listens as her husband and Prime Minister Singh toast.

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The First Lady - First Lady Michelle Obama listens as her husband and Prime Minister Singh toast.

The Powells - Former Secretary of State Colin Powell arrives with his wife Alma.

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The Powells - Former Secretary of State Colin Powell arrives with his wife Alma.

The Patricks - Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and his wife Diane Patrick arrive.

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The Patricks - Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and his wife Diane Patrick arrive.

The Jindals - Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and his wife Supriya Jindal arrive.

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The Jindals - Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and his wife Supriya Jindal arrive.

N.Y. Mayor Michael Bloomberg - New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg arrives with guest Diana Taylor.

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N.Y. Mayor Michael Bloomberg - New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg arrives with guest Diana Taylor.

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Susan Rice and Husband - U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice arrives with husband Ian Cameron.

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Susan Rice and Husband - U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice arrives with husband Ian Cameron.

Gov. Granholm and Her Husband - Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm arrives with her husband Daniel Mulhern.

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Gov. Granholm and Her Husband - Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm arrives with her husband Daniel Mulhern.

The Guptas - Dr. Sanjay Gupta arrives with his wife Rebecca Olson Gupta.

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The Guptas - Dr. Sanjay Gupta arrives with his wife Rebecca Olson Gupta.

Lisa Jackson and Her Husband - Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson and her husband Kenneth Jackson arrive.

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Lisa Jackson and Her Husband - Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson and her husband Kenneth Jackson arrive.

First Reception - The Obamas officially receive the guests of honor.

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First Reception - The Obamas officially receive the guests of honor.