The moment was a small glimpse into how Obama and his image-makers navigated the sensitive question of race during their eight years in the White House. ” — President Obama Share this quoteVice President Joe Biden stands behind Obama as he signs the economic stimulus bill in Denver in February 2009. He celebrated the moment in vivid fashion by ordering the White House exterior illuminated in the rainbow colors of the gay pride flag. The White House is illuminated with rainbow colors in July 2015 to celebrate the Supreme Court’s ruling to legalize same-sex marriage. At the White House, Obama told aides he had something he wanted to say if asked about the shooting, as he was certain to be.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 15, 2017 11:04 UTC