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President Obama hosted Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Enda Kenny at the White House on St. Patrick’s Day. Also, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the White House dyed the fountain in the North Lawn green.

President Barack Obama and Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Enda Kenny on St. Patrick's Day

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Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Enda Kenny on St. Patrick’s Day

President Barack Obama participates in a noodle making demonstration with Chinese President Hu Jintao, left, while attending a dinner at the Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing, China, Nov. 16, 2009.

President Barack Obama participates in a noodle making demonstration with Chinese President Hu Jintao, left, while attending a dinner at the Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing, China, Nov. 16, 2009.

Over Thanksgiving weekend the White House released some new photos of President Obama’s trip to Asia that took place earlier this month.  The President first traveled to Tokyo where he gave a speech on America’s relationship to Asia.  He then headed to Singapore for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit.  The President’s longest and most important stop was in China, where he held a town hall for Chinese youth and met with many Chinese leaders, including President Hu Jintao.  President Obama wrapped up the trip with a short stay in South Korea.   Here are some of the best images, and below is a gallery with all of them.

President Barack Obama watches a performance at a state dinner with President Hu Jintao at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Nov. 17, 2009.

President Barack Obama watches a performance at a state dinner with President Hu Jintao at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Nov. 17, 2009.

Air Force One sits on the tarmac at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska, prior to President Barack Obama's departure for Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 12, 2009.

Air Force One sits on the tarmac at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska, prior to President Barack Obama's departure for Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 12, 2009.

President Barack Obama shares a laugh with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper at the APEC leaders dinner in Singapore, Nov. 14, 2009.

President Barack Obama shares a laugh with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper at the APEC leaders dinner in Singapore, Nov. 14, 2009.

President Barack Obama laughs with aides aboard Air Force One en route to Singapore, Nov. 14, 2009.

President Barack Obama laughs with aides aboard Air Force One en route to Singapore, Nov. 14, 2009.

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President Obama Greets Troops at Elmendorf Air Force Base:
Air Force One Prepares to Depart for Tokyo:
Aides Brief President Obama En Route to Tokyo:
President Obama Dines with Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama at Kantei:
President Obama Walks to his Limousine:
President Obama Holds a Baby at the Hotel Okura in Tokyo:
President Obama Confers with Aides on Air Force One:
President Obama Laughs with Aides on Air Force One:
President Obama Laughs with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper:
President Obama with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Singapore’s Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew at the APEC Summit:
President Obama Autographs Books at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore:
President Obama meets with Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the APEC Summit:
President Obama Meets with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in Singapore:
President Obama Confers with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Others after Meeting with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev:
President Obama at the ASEAN 10 Meeting in Singapore:
US Consulate Staff Welcome President Obama in Shanghai:
Servers at President Obama’s Lunch with Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng:
Chinese Waitress in a Beautiful Dress:
President Obama Signs an Autograph:
Chinese Students at President Obama’s Youth Town Hall:
US Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman with President Obama’s Staff:
President Obama in a Meeting on Air Force One:
President Obama Walks with President Hu Jintao:
Hillary Clinton Participates in Noodle Making Ceremony at Chinese State Dinner:
President Obama Participates in a Noodle Making Demonstration with President Hu Jintao:
Chinese Staff Prepare for President Obama’s Welcoming Ceremony:
China Holds Official Arrival Ceremony for President Barack Obama:
President Obama Confers with Staff in the Great Hall of the People in Bejing:
President Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao Shake Hands:
A Secret Service Agent Waits Outside a Presidential Limousine in China:
President Obama’s Motorcade Travels to the Forbidden City:
President Obama Tours the Forbidden City:
President Obama Reflected in a Window in China’s Forbidden City:
President Obama Greets Children at the US Embassy in Bejing:
President Obama Speaks to Bejing Embassy Staff:
Bejing Embassy Staff Listen To President Obama:
China’s National People’s Congress Chairman Wu Bangguo Waits for President Obama:
President Obama with National People’s Congress Chairman Wu Bangguo at a State Dinner:
President Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao Watches a Chinese Dancer at a State Dinner:
President Obama in the Great Hall of the People in China:
President Obama and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at a Working Lunch:
The Great Wall of China:
President Barack Obama Tours the Great Wall of China:
President Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak at an Arrival Ceremony in South Korea:
President Obama Puts his Shoes Back on After Lunch with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak:
Trip Director Marvin Nicholson En Route to Osan Air Base in South Korea:
White House Staff at Osan Air Base in Korea:
Service Members Listen to President Obama at Osan Air Base in South Korea:

Trip to Asia