Obama in Madison photo gallery

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Check out the photos from before, during and after President Obama's visit to Madison and Wright Middle School.

Barack Obama, Wright Middle School

Barack Obama, Wright Middle School — President Barack Obama and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan meet with students prior to his speech at Wright Middle School on Nov. 4. Mike DeVries/The Capital Times

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OBAMA WRIGHT SCHOOL — President Barack Obama greets the crowd at Wright Middle School in Madison, Wis. as he is introduced for a speech on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 in Madison, Wis. Craig Schreiner -- State Journal CRAIG SCHREINER

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President Barack Obama arrives in Madison at Truax Field on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal

Obama's limousine

Obama's limousine — President Barack Obama's limousine cruises down Fish Hatchery Road toward Wright Middle School Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. PJ SLINGER -- The Capital Times

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The Presidential motorcade prepares to leave Truax Field in Madison on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal Kyle McDaniel

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President Barack Obama arrives in Madison at Truax Field on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal Kyle McDaniel

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President Barack Obama arrives in Madison at Truax Field on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal

OBAMA WRIGHT SCHOOL

OBAMA WRIGHT SCHOOL — Wright School seventh grader Jacel Schwartz wears an Obama campaign sticker outside the school on the morning of his visit to the school in Madison, Wis. on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Craig Schreiner -- State Journal

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OBAMA WRIGHT SCHOOL — A man demonstrates against abortion on the sidewalk outside Wright School in Madison, Wis. on the morning of President Obama's visit in Madison, Wis. on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Craig Schreiner -- State Journal CRAIG SCHREINER

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OBAMA WRIGHT SCHOOL — Wright School student Lenette Clark, left, and parent volunteer Regina Lemon walk toward school together on the morning of President Obama's visit in Madison, Wis. on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. They are not related. Craig Schreiner -- State Journal CRAIG SCHREINER

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OBAMA WRIGHT SCHOOL — Wright School student Deion Ford, center, sports a haircut that reads "Obama" done by his aunt Darcy Lalimo in honor of the president's visit in Madison. Craig Schreiner -- State Journal CRAIG SCHREINER

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OBAMA WRIGHT SCHOOL — Police officers watch morning commuter traffic on Fish Hatchery Road near Wright School several hours before President Obama's scheduled arrival in Madison, Wis. on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Craig Schreiner -- State Journal CRAIG SCHREINER

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OBAMA WRIGHT SCHOOL — Wright School sixth grader Ari Davis, 12, demonstrates how he will lead the Pledge of Allegiance for President Obama's visit to the school in Madison, Wis. on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Craig Schreiner -- State Journal CRAIG SCHREINER

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Members of the Secret Service inspect the loading ramp in preparation for President Obama's arrival at the Dane County Airport in Madison on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal Kyle McDaniel

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Members of the Wisconsin National Guard and the Secret Service clean the loading ramp in preparation for President Obama's arrival at the Dane County Airport in Madison on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal Kyle McDaniel

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Members of the Wisconsin National Guard clean the loading ramp in preparation for President Obama's arrival at the Dane County Airport in Madison on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal Kyle McDaniel

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Members of the Wisconsin National Guard clean the loading ramp in preparation for President Obama's arrival at the Dane County Airport in Madison on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal Kyle McDaniel

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Members of the Secret Service inspect the loading ramp in preparation for President Obama's arrival at the Dane County Airport in Madison on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal Kyle McDaniel

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President Barack Obama arrives in Madison at Truax Field on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal Kyle McDaniel

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President Barack Obama arrives in Madison at Truax Field on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal Kyle McDaniel

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President Barack Obama arrives in Madison at Truax Field on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal Kyle McDaniel

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Air Force One arrives in Madison at Truax Field on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal Kyle McDaniel

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(From left) Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, County Executive Kathleen Falk, Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, and Gov. Jim Doyle prepare to meet President Barack Obama at Truax Field in Madison on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal Kyle McDaniel

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President Barack Obama arrives in Madison at Truax Field on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal Kyle McDaniel

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President Barack Obama arrives in Madison at Truax Field on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal Kyle McDaniel

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The Presidential motorcade leaves Truax Field in Madison on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal Kyle McDaniel

Obama motorcade 1

Obama motorcade 1 — The presidential motorcade with Barack Obama drives down Fish Hatchery Road on its way to Wright Middle School on Wednesday. STEVE APPS - State Journal

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Obama motorcade 2 — One of two limos that brought the presidential motorcade to Wright Middle School drives down Fish Hatchery Road on Wednesday. STEVE APPS - State Journal

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Obama motorcade 3 — The presidential motorcade with Barack Obama drives down Fish Hatchery Road on its way to Wright Middle School on Wednesday. STEVE APPS - State Journal

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Obama motorcade 4 — The presidential motorcade with Barack Obama drives down Fish Hatchery Road on its way to Wright Middle School. STEVE APPS - State Journal

Obama leaving

Obama leaving — President Barack Obama waves to people along Fish Hatchery Road after leaving Wright Middle School on Wednesday. STEVE APPS - State Journal

Obama motorcade leaves

Obama motorcade leaves — President Barack Obama's motorcade goes down Fish Hatchery Road after the president's talk at Wright Middle School. STEVE APPS - State Journal

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OBAMA WRIGHT Cheesehead hat — Mansfield Neblett wears a Cheesehead on Wednesday while listening to President Barack Obama at Wright Middle School in Madison. Neblett, who got the foam hat autographed by Obama, says he’s reconsidering his plan to sell it. Craig Schreiner -- State Journal

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OBAMA WRIGHT SCHOOL — Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, top left, Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, top right, and Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk were among the invited guests at President Obama's speech in Madison, Wis. on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Craig Schreiner -- State Journal CRAIG SCHREINER

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OBAMA 4.jpg — Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett, left, listens to speech by President Barack Obama at Wright Middle School on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Mike DeVries - The Capital Times MIKE DEVRIES

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OBAMA 3.jpg — President Barack Obama meets with students prior to his speech at Wright Middle School on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Mike DeVries - The Capital Times MIKE DEVRIES

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OBAMA WRIGHT SCHOOL — Teachers union president John Matthews, left, and State Rep. Spencer Black talk as they wait to enter Wright School for a speech by President Obama in Madison, Wis. on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Craig Schreiner -- State Journal CRAIG SCHREINER

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OBAMA 6.jpg — President Barack Obama delivers his speech at Wright Middle School on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Mike DeVries - The Capital Times MIKE DEVRIES

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OBAMA 5.jpg — President Barack Obama shakes hands with 7th-grade student Joshua Quintanilla at Wright Middle School on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. MIKE DEVRIES -- The Capital Times

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OBAMA WRIGHT SCHOOL — Cameras come out to photograph President Obama during a speech at Wright Middle School in Madison, Wis. on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Craig Schreiner -- State Journal CRAIG SCHREINER

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OBAMA WRIGHT SCHOOL — Wright Middle School eighth graders Tatiera Stamps, left, and LaCole Childress listen to President Barack Obama speak at the school in Madison, Wis. on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Craig Schreiner -- State Journal CRAIG SCHREINER

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OBAMA 2.jpg — President Barack Obama meets with students prior to his speech at Wright Middle School on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Mike DeVries - The Capital Times MIKE DEVRIES

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OBAMA 7.jpg — President Barack Obama delivers his speech at Wright Middle School on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. MIKE DEVRIES - The Capital Times

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OBAMA WRIGHT SCHOOL — Wright Middle School seventh grader Brandon Spence listens to President Barack Obama speak at the school in Madison, Wis. on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. CRAIG SCHREINER

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OBAMA WRIGHT SCHOOL — Invited guests were given tickets like this one to President Obama's speech in Madison, Wis. on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Craig Schreiner -- State Journal CRAIG SCHREINER

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OBAMA WRIGHT SCHOOL — President Barack Obama climbs the stairs to the stage where he will speak at Wright Middle School in Madison, Wis. on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Craig Schreiner -- State Journal CRAIG SCHREINER

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OBAMA WRIGHT SCHOOL — President Barack Obama acknowledges Jim Doyle after Doyle introduced Obama at Wright Middle School in Madison, Wis. on Wednesday. Within days of the president’s visit, the state Legislature pushed through a package of education reform bills that removed Wisconsin’s firewall and suddenly made the state a contender for Race to the Top funds. Craig Schreiner -- State Journal

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OBAMA WRIGHT SCHOOL — Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is shown at President Obama's speech in Madison on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Photo by Craig Schreiner -- State Journal CRAIG SCHREINER

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Air Force One departs in Madison at Truax Field on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal Kyle McDaniel

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Members of the Wisconsin National Guard wait for Air Force One to depart in Madison at Truax Field on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal Kyle McDaniel

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OBAMA 8.jpg — President Barack Obama delivers his speech at Wright Middle School on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Mike DeVries - The Capital Times

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The presidential motorcade arrives at Truax Field in Madison for President Obama's departure on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel -- State Journal

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The presidential motorcade arrives at Truax Field in Madison for President Obama's departure on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal Kyle McDaniel

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OBAMA 9.jpg — A woman takes video during President Barack Obama's speech at Wright Middle School on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Mike DeVries - The Capital Times MIKE DEVRIES

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OBAMA WRIGHT SCHOOL — Jan Moore, Sun Praire, who was part of a small group which met with President Obama at Wright School in Madison, Wis., brought this Obama biography for the president to sign on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Craig Schreiner -- State Journal CRAIG SCHREINER

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President Barack Obama departs Truax Field in Madison on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal Kyle McDaniel

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OBAMA 11.jpg — A student holds his question for President Barack Obama during a private meeting before the president's speech at Wright Middle School on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Mike DeVries - The Capital Times MIKE DEVRIES

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Members of the Wisconsin National Guard wait for Air Force One to depart in Madison at Truax Field on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal Kyle McDaniel

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Members of the Secret Service and other military officials wait for the arrival of the presidential motorcade at Truax Field in Madison on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal Kyle McDaniel

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President Barack Obama departs Truax Field in Madison on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal Kyle McDaniel

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President Barack Obama departs Truax Field in Madison on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal Kyle McDaniel

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OBAMA 10.jpg — Rickee Price, an 8th-grade student, studies his question for President Barack Obama prior to his speech at Wright Middle School on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Mike DeVries - The Capital Times MIKE DEVRIES

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OBAMA WRIGHT SCHOOL — Madison police detective Jerry Johnson was part of the security assigned to Wright School for President Obama's visit on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 in Madison, Wis. Johnson was able to go inside to hear Obama's speech. Craig Schreiner -- State Journal CRAIG SCHREINER

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President Barack Obama departs Truax Field in Madison on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Kyle McDaniel - State Journal Kyle McDaniel

Air Force One landing

Air Force One landing — Air Force One, with President Barack Obama aboard, gets ready to land Wednesday at Dane County Regional Airport. STEVE YOUNG - Waunaphoto.com

Air Force One lands

Air Force One lands — Air Force One lands Wednesday at the Dane County Regional Airport. STEVE YOUNG - Waunaphoto.com

Air Force One -- Capitol view

Air Force One -- Capitol view — Air Force One gets ready to take off with a view of Madison's skyline behind it. STEVE YOUNG - Waunaphoto.com

Air Force One -- skyline

Air Force One -- skyline — Air Force One gets ready to take off with Madison's skyline in the distance. STEVE YOUNG - Waunaphoto.com

Full coverage of Obama's visit to Madison

Click through for articles, video and commentary on the president's visit to Madison.

Obama’s visit a hallmark of his mild presidency

Obama’s visit a hallmark of his mild presidency

One year ago, Barack Obama was elected president of the U.S., restoring a measure of presidential legitimacy to the country. And he acknowledged as much Wednesday in Madison.

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Obama: Make education 'America's national mission'

On the anniversary of last year’s historic election, President Barack Obama today told an audience at Madison’s Wright Middle School that he wanted to use more than $4 billion in federal incentives to “make education America’s national mission.”

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