Obama gets caught in the rain in Cannes

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French President Nicolas Sarkozy and U.S. President Barack Obama arrive for a wreath laying ceremony in Cannes on Nov. 4, 2011 at the end of the G20 Summit for Heads of State and Government. Obama and Sarkozy took part in a ceremony celebrating the friendship between the U.S. and French armies.

Charles Dharapak / AP

President Barack Obama wipes rain from his face as he and French President Nicolas Sarkozy attend an event honoring the alliance between the United States and France and their efforts in Libya, Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at Cannes City Hall, after the G20 Summit in Cannes, France.

Charles Dharapak / AP

President Barack Obama smiles in the rain.

 

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Having stood in the ranks numerous times waiting for some VIP to walk by, I can tell you the troops appreciated the two presidents getting wet along with them far more than the presidents minded it.

    Reply#1 - Sat Nov 5, 2011 11:08 AM EDT

    Who doesn't love the rain?...come on ..it's fantastic!

      #1.1 - Sat Nov 5, 2011 12:56 PM EDT
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      He's got a really cute smile in that last picture!

        Reply#2 - Mon Nov 7, 2011 3:44 PM EST
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