U.S. Political Figures at Events

A collection of images featuring U.S. political figures at various formal events, including ceremonies and announcements, with American flags in the background.

2008 Republican National Convention

U.S. President Joe Biden boards Marine One at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, while enroute to Wilmington, Del., Sept. 9, 2022.

2006 Korean War Veterans Armistice Day Ceremony at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne joining Vice President Dick Cheney and South Koreaa's Ambassador to the U.S., Lee Tae-Sik, among the dignitaries participating

2006 Korean War Veterans Armistice Day Ceremony at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne joining Vice President Dick Cheney and South Koreaa's Ambassador to the U.S., Lee Tae-Sik, among the dignitaries participating

2008 Republican National Convention

Guests arrive at the White House, Oct. 20, 2009, for a recognition ceremony to honor Troop A, First Squadron, 11th Armored Combat Regiment of the U.S. Army, recipients of the Presidential Unit Citation for their actions in the Republic of Vietnam.

061014-F-0193C-009. Subject Operation/Series: AIR FORCE MEMORIAL Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

111210-N-FC670-130LANDOVER (Dec. 10, 2011) President Barack Obama attends the 112th Army-Navy college football game at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. Navy beat Army 27 to 21. It was the Navy's 10th straight win.

060828-F-0193C-014. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President Barack Obama waves to the crew of Marine One as he makes his way to Columbus Ohio on September 13, 2011.

McCain and Obama at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2008.

2006 Korean War Veterans Armistice Day Ceremony at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne joining Vice President Dick Cheney and South Koreaa's Ambassador to the U.S., Lee Tae-Sik, among the dignitaries participating

101006-N-0696M-156President Barack Obama addresses audience members at the Medal of Honor ceremony for U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller in the East Room of the White House on Oct. 6, 2010. MIller will killed in 2008 protecting his fellow special forces soldiers after being ambushed by insurgent forces in Chen Khar, Afghanistan. (DoD

Col. Betsy Ross, 52nd Mission Support Group outgoing commander, gives her final remarks during the 52nd MSG change of command ceremony, July 26, 2022, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Ross reflected on her time at Spangdahlem, the many important missions the MSG took part in, and the gratitude she had for her Saber Nation teammates.

021021-D-2987S-003. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

John McCain Denver rally

050730-N-2338M-001. Base: National Naval Medical Center State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: President

President Barack Obama stands with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton during the transfer of remains ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 14, 2012, marking the return to the United States of the remains of the four Americans killed in Benghazi, Libya.

President Bush attends wreath-laying ceremony at the Pentagon, commemorating 5th anniversary of 911 attacks

Official Imagery from the ceremony honoring the life of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, Medal of Honor recipient, held at the World War II Memorial, Washington D.C., July 14, 2022. Born in Quiet Dell, West Virginia in 1923, Williams, 98, was awarded the Medal of Honor for "conspicious gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his live above and beyond the call of duty" while he served as a demolition sergeant sewrving with the 21st Marines, third Marine Division while fighting Japanese forces on Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945. At the time of his death on June 29, 2022, he was the last living World War II Medal of honor recipient.

Senator Barack Obama introduces the 'Dignity for Wounded Warriors Act of 2007

President Bush holds press conference to defend stance on Iraq

010914-F-0352L-008. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President Clinton addresses U.S. and NATO military personnel, families, and civilian Department of Defense employees (not shown) on April 1, 1999, at Norfolk Naval Station, to express America's thanks to personnel deployed overseas in support NATO Operation Allied Force. Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger speaks during the state funeral service for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era. The service is taking place in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Visit of Florida Governor Jeb Bush to Main Interior for luncheon, meeting with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides

President Barack Obama talks with Gen. Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, outside the Oval Office following a meeting in the Situation Room of the White House, June 19, 2014.

030416-F-6340W-040. Base: Bolling Air Force Base State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

010914-F-0352L-017. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

010304-A-0000J-004. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President Barack Obama waves to U.S. troops at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan, March 28, 2010.

011206-F-5774B-003. Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Washington, DC 5/1/01 Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld introduces President George W Bush at the National War College

DN-SC-88-04041. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President Barack Obama and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi stand in front of the honor guard as the U.S. national anthem is played during an arrival ceremony at Villa Madama in Rome, Italy, March 27, 2014.

040326-F-6122B-071. Base: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040727-M-5112R-286. Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Ceremony at Department of Interior South Building marking adoption by Department employees of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division and the 10th Mountain Division as wartime focal points for volunteer activities on behalf of military families

U.S. President Barack Obama, flanked by U.S. Ambassador to NATO Doug Lute, Embassy Brussels Charg� d'Affaires Mark Storella, and U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Tony Gardner, waves after arriving at Melsbroek Air Base outside of Brussels, Belgium, on June 4, 2014.

Office of the Deputy Secretary (David Sampson) - Deputy Secretary with Marine Corp Visiting Majors

011211-F-0201H-006. Base: Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: COMMANDER IN CHIEF

Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby holds a press briefing, at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 20, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Taryn Sammet)

2006 Korean War Veterans Armistice Day Ceremony at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne joining Vice President Dick Cheney and South Koreaa's Ambassador to the U.S., Lee Tae-Sik, among the dignitaries participating

040618-F-1601R-002. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President Barack Obama delivers remarks during the American Legion's 96th National Convention at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C., Aug. 26, 2014.

011005-D-2987S-004. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

General David Petraeus and Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker testify before Congress about the situation in Iraq

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 28, 2022) Vice President Kamala Harris addresses service members aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Howard (DDG 83) during her visit to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). The vice presidents tour of the ship and her remarks to U.S. service members highlight the administrations continued commitment to its alliances in the region.

President Barack Obama shares a lighter moment with, from left, Karl Eikenberry, U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, National Security Advisor Gen. James Jones, and Gen. Stanley McChrystal, Commander of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan at the conclusion of a meeting in the Oval Office, Dec. 7, 2009.

President Bush holds press conference to defend stance on Iraq

US Marine Corps MASTER GUNNERY Sergeant Michael Ryan performs at the 1997 Presidential Inaugural Swearing-in Ceremony. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Senator Barack Obama introduces the 'Dignity for Wounded Warriors Act of 2007

President Barack Obama speaks with military personnel and their families during a military spouse appreciation reception at the Harbor Bay Community Center in Tampa, Fla., Sept. 16, 2014.

President Bush remarks at the annual Peace Officer's Memorial

Airman 1st Class Natalie Angst, a vocalist with the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West, Travis Air Force Base, California, prepares to sing the National Anthem at the 75th Annual Air Force Ball in Las Vegas, Nevada, Sept. 10, 2022. In addition to performing for civilian communities throughout the states of California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and Nevada, the band supports 13 Air Force Bases, 8 Air Force Reserve Wings, and 6 recruiting squadrons in over 250 annual performances for 1.5 million listeners.

Airman 1st Class Natalie Angst, a vocalist with the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West, Travis Air Force Base, California, prepares to sing the National Anthem at the 75th Annual Air Force Ball in Las Vegas, Nevada, Sept. 10, 2022. In addition to performing for civilian communities throughout the states of California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and Nevada, the band supports 13 Air Force Bases, 8 Air Force Reserve Wings, and 6 recruiting squadrons in over 250 annual performances for 1.5 million listeners.

Vice President J. Danforth Quayle makes a speech during his visit to the base. Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Colin Kahl holds a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., June 1, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Taryn Sammet)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Romanian Defense Minister Angel Tîlvăr stand for the U.S. national anthem during a bilateral exchange at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 30, 2023.

President Barack Obama views the original manuscript of "The Star-Spangled Banner" during his tour of the Fort McHenry Visitor and Education Center in Baltimore, Md., Sept. 12, 2014. With the President are Vince Vaise, National Parks Service Ranger and Chief of Interpretation at Fort McHenry, and Maryland elected officials.

040802-F-1621B-002. Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC

010126-D-9880W-010. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Nov. 1, 2022.

190302-N-RF885-554CHARLESTON, S.C. (March 2, 2019) South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott gives remarks during the USS Charleston (LCS 18) commissioning ceremony held in the shipÕs namesake city. LCS 18 is the sixteenth littoral combat ship to enter the fleet and the ninth of the Independence variant. It is the sixth ship named for Charleston, the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina.

020222-F-0352L-002. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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