Who: Active-duty and reserve military and their families, 300 wounded warriors from Walter Reed Army Medical Center, families of fallen soldiers, spouses of deployed military. Translation: A sea of navy, white, and black-clad attendees, punctuated by tuxes and jewel-toned ball gowns.
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President Obama speaks at the 'Commander in Chief's Ball' Washington DC Jan 20th 2009
Vice President Joe Biden Speaks at the 'Commander in Chief's Ball' Washington DC Jan 20th 2009
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michele Obama dance at the 'Commander in Chief's Ball'
President Barack Obama dances with Army Sgt Margaret Herrera and his wife Michelle dances with Marine Sgt Eliidio Guillen during the 'Commander in Chief's Ball'.
Army Sergeant Margaret H. Herrera called dancing with the President, "the opportunity of a lifetime." Sergeant Elidio Guillen of the Marine Corps said dancing with the First Lady was "an honor and a privilege."Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden dance at the 'Commander in Chief's Ball'
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