The White House official photos represent the way each US President wants to be seen, so let’s compare the style of Barack Obama and George W Bush in similar situation. On the left will be the vision of the current President and on the right (pun intended) will be the photographs of the former one.

Starting with War on Terror – George Bush is standing upon the ashes of the worst terrorist attack on American soil. He pledges that the voices calling for justice from across the country will be heard. Responding to the Presidents’ words, rescue workers cheer and chant, “U.S.A, U.S.A.” Sept 14, 2001
On the left President Obama gave a speech during the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Raadhuset Main Hall at Oslo City Hall, Dec. 10, 2009. Barack Obama explained that sometimes war is a necessary tool to defeat evil and bring peace.

Presidents Obama and Bush are meeting their advisers in the Oval Office.

Baseball attendance gives us a chance to compare the First Pitch.

Photographers chose differnt perspectives for the 4th of July fireworks.

Greeting the India Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Mrs. Gursharan Kaur, as they arrive for the official dinner at the White House (2009 and 2005)

Christmas for the First Pets.

Running around the White House.

Vice-President and Speaker of the House behind the President during the State of the Union.