Obama At The Arizona Shootings Memorial Service (PHOTOS)

First Posted: 01/14/11 12:27 PM ET Updated: 05/25/11 07:25 PM ET

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President Barack Obama and the First Lady attended a memorial service for the victims of last weekend's shootings in Arizona on Wednesday.

He met with the families of the victims and delivered a powerful speech that won broad acclaim across the political spectrum. Scroll down for pictures of the event. All White House photos were taken by Pete Souza.

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First Lady Michelle Obama is greeted by officials after arriving in Tucson, Arizona

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