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President Barack Obama paid a visit to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. to visit wounded veterans. The center is the United States Army's flagship medical center. USA. 17th June 2011

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President Obama visits the Walter Reed Army Medical Center

President Barack Obama paid a visit to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. to visit wounded veterans. The center is the United...

by Evan Golub in United States on 17/06/2011

US President Barack Obama visited 10 Downing Street for a barbecue prior to a major meeting held at Parliament later that day. He was greeted by UK Prime Minister David Cameron. 25th May 2011

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President Obama visits 10 Downing St prior to Parliamentary Meeting

US President Barack Obama visited 10 Downing Street for a barbecue prior to a major meeting held at Parliament later that day. He was greeted by UK...

by Mary Stamm-Clarke in United Kingdom on 25/05/2011

Dionne Rose works as the UK's only Michelle Obama Lookalike. She was waiting outside Number 10 Downing Street to get a glimpse of her famous counterpart. London 24th May 2011

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The UK Michelle Obama Lookalike

Dionne Rose works as the UK's only Michelle Obama Lookalike. She was waiting outside Number 10 Downing Street to get a glimpse of her famous...

by Craig Shepheard in United Kingdom on 24/05/2011

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Mitt Romney appeared as though he had won the Republican nomination and not just the New Hampshire Primary. Welcoming his victory, Romney greeted his supporters at Southern New Hampshir...
New Hampshire Primary
Mitt Romney appeared as though he had won the Republican nomination and not just the New Hampshire Primary at SNHU tonight. Welcoming his victory, Romney immediately took the opportuni...
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A year in the life of a Citizen Journalist
A personal selection of images taken by Craig Shepheard, a Citizen Journalist with Demotix during 2011 covering popular topics including the Royal Wedding, Barack Obama's UK visit ...