U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama receive autographed flags after an event held to honor members of the U.S. teams and delegations from the Sochi Olympics and Paralympics at the White House in Washington April 3, 2014. The flags were presented by Jon Lujon (L) and Julie Chu (R).

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