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President Obama makes historic visit to Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument – Photos

The President is briefed by Bob Peyton, Refuge Manager, Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and National Monument, prior to a tour of the atoll.
The President is briefed by Bob Peyton, Refuge Manager, Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and National Monument, prior to a tour of the atoll. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza
President Obama tours Midway Atoll with USFWS Marine National Monuments Superintendent Matt Brown.
President Obama tours Midway Atoll with USFWS Marine National Monuments Superintendent Matt Brown. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza
The President talks with oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, National Geographic Society Explorer-in-Residence.
The President talks with oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, National Geographic Society Explorer-in-Residence. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza
President Obama overlooks Turtle Beach at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge.
President Obama overlooks Turtle Beach at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza
President Obama enjoys a boat ride off of Midway.
President Obama enjoys a boat ride off of Midway. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza
Green turtles sun on Midway Atoll's Turtle Beach.
Green turtles sun on Midway Atoll's Turtle Beach. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza
Air Force One pilots maneuver the final approach onto Midway Atoll.
Air Force One pilots maneuver the final approach onto Midway Atoll. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza
A view of Midway Atoll from the air as Air Force One heads back to Hawaii.
A view of Midway Atoll from the air as Air Force One heads back to Hawaii. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza
President Obama tours Midway Atoll.
President Obama tours Midway Atoll. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza
Red-tailed Tropicbirds fly overhead during the President's visit.
Red-tailed Tropicbirds fly overhead during the President's visit. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza

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