In Photos: Official Visit of Nordic Leaders

Today, the President and the First Lady welcomed the leaders of the Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden to the White House. Get an inside look of the day’s events with these photos:

The United States Army Herald Trumpets climb the South Portico stairs prior to the arrival ceremony to welcome the President of Finland and the Prime Ministers of Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland and their spouses, May 13, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

Prime Minister Stefan Löfven of Sweden and Mrs. Ulla Löfven’s motorcade arrives at the South Portico. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

The President and Mrs. Obama wait to greet leaders as they arrive. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

The President and First Lady greet Nordic leaders and their spouses. Pictured with the Obamas clockwise from top left are: President Sauli Niinistö of Finland and Mrs. Jenni Haukio; Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen of Denmark; Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway and Mr. Sindre Finnes; Prime Minister Stefan Löfven of Sweden and Mrs. Ulla Löfven; and Prime Minister Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson of Iceland and Mrs. Ingibjörg Elsa Ingjaldsdóttir. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

President Barack Obama and Nordic leaders wait in the State Dining Room prior to the arrival ceremony. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

The Marine Corps Band in the East Room of the White House for the official visit of Nordic leaders during the U.S.-Nordic Leaders Summit, May 13, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

President Barack Obama walks with Nordic leaders in the Cross Hall before the arrival ceremony. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

President Obama and Nordic leaders view the presentation of colors. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

President Obama and Nordic leaders stand together during the arrival ceremony in the Grand Foyer of the White House, May 13, 2016. From left are Prime Minister Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson of Iceland, Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen of Denmark, Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway, Prime Minister Stefan Löfven of Sweden, and President Sauli Niinistö of Finland. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

Secretary of State John Kerry is reflected in the mirror during the ceremony. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

The President is viewed from the Grand Staircase during his remarks. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

President Obama delivers remarks. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

Mrs. Obama and Nordic leaders’ spouses react to President Obama’s remarks. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

The President listens to remarks by President Sauli Niinistö of Finland and Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway, right. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

A U.S. Military Honor Guard stands in the Cross Hall during President Obama’s remarks. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

Nordic leaders depart the arrival ceremony. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

The President talks with President Niinistö of Finland and his wife as Prime Minister Rasmussen of Denmark signs the guest book in the Blue Room. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

Mrs. Obama and Mr. Sindre Finnes of Norway look at an exhibit during a tour of the Renwick Gallery with Nordic leaders’ spouses. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

The First Lady and Nordic leaders’ spouses tour the Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C., May 13, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

Students from Savoy Elementary School’s Turnaround Arts program perform at the Renwick Gallery. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

First Lady Michelle Obama hugs teacher Carol Foster following Savoy Elementary School’s Turnaround Arts Program performance at the Renwick Gallery. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

President Obama convenes a multilateral meeting of the U.S.-Nordic Leaders Summit in the State Dining Room. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

Margot Wallström, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden jokes with President Obama and Prime Minister Löfven of Sweden during the multilateral meeting. (Official White House Photo By Chuck Kennedy)

President Obama and Nordic leaders walk on the Colonnade to the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

President Barack Obama talks individually with Nordic leaders in the Oval Office. Clockwise from top left: Prime Minister Jóhannsson of Iceland, Prime Minister Rasmussen of Denmark, Prime Minister Löfven of Sweden, President Niinistö of Finland and Prime Minister Solberg of Norway. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

The military color guard prepares for the arrival of Nordic leaders for the State Dinner. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

White House butlers and wait staff finalize the decorations for the State Dinner. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

The place setting for the First Lady. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

President and Mrs. Obama prepare to greet Prime Minister and Mrs. Rasmussen of Denmark on the North Portico. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

The President and First Lady greet Nordic leaders and their spouses. Pictured clockwise from the top left are: Prime Minister and Mrs. Rasmussen of Denmark, Prime Minister and Mrs. Löfven of Sweden, Prime Minister and Mrs. Jóhannsson of Iceland, Prime Minister Solberg and Mr. Finnes of Norway, and President Niinistö and Mrs. Haukio of Finland. (Official White House Photos by Amanda Lucidon and Lawrence Jackson)

Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden talk with Prime Minister and Mrs. Ingjaldsdóttir of Iceland in the Blue Room before the dinner. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

The Obamas, Bidens and Secretary of State John Kerry visit with Nordic leaders on the Blue Room Balcony. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

The President hosts a reception outside of the Blue Room. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

The President and First Lady join Nordic leaders and their spouses for a group photo in the State Dining room. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

The Bidens dance to “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man” before the State Dinner. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

After a trolley ride from the White House, leaders and spouses walk to the tent for the State Dinner on the South Lawn. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

President Obama delivers remarks. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

Mrs. Obama reacts during the remarks. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

President Barack Obama toasts his Nordic guests. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

The First Lady talks with Prime Minister Löfven of Sweden during dinner. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

Desserts are ready to be served. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

Demi Lovato performs during the State Dinner. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

The Obamas and Prime Minister Solberg and Mr. Finnes of Norway listen to Demi Lovato’s performance. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

The Obamas and Nordic leaders bid farewell following the dinner. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

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