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All the Proof You Need That President Obama Loves Kids

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President Obama seems to have a way with children.

Whether it’s the baby of a staffer he’s taken to joining for a crawl on the floor or the visiting child dressed up like Pope Francis, moments between the Commander-in-Chief and some of his smallest constituents have made for some of the most compelling—and adorable—photos from the Obama Administration.

In February of last year, a flurry of social media users shared their favorite photos of #ObamaAndKids using the hashtag created by activist and entrepreneur Michael Skolnik.

Here’s a look at some popular photos of President Obama and some of America’s youngest.

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Obama pretends to be caught in Spider-Man's web as he greets Nicholas Tamarin, 3, just outside the Oval Office on Oct. 26, 2012.Pete Souza—The White House
March 4, 2014"The President was visiting a classroom at Powell Elementary School in Washington, D.C. A young boy was using a stethoscope during the class, and as the President was about to leave the room, the President asked him to check his heartbeat."(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.
Obama asks a student at Powell Elementary School to check his heartbeat with a stethoscope in Washington, D.C., on March 4, 2014. Pete Souza—The White House
President Barack Obama visits with David Axelrod, his wife Susan Axelrod, son Michael Axelrod, daughter-in-law Elizabeth Axelrod and granddaughter Maelin Axelrod, during an Oval Office drop by, June 22, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.
President Barack Obama visits with former adviser David Axelrod's granddaughter, Maelin, in the Oval Office, on June 22, 2016. Pete Souza—The White House
President Barack Obama walks with Lincoln Rose Pierce Smith, the daughter of former Deputy Press Secretary Jamie Smith, in the Oval Office, April 4, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.
President Barack Obama walks with Lincoln Rose Pierce Smith, the daughter of former Deputy Press Secretary Jamie Smith, in the Oval Office, on April 4, 2014. Pete Souza—The White House
June 23, 2014"The President kisses a baby girl as he and the Vice President greeted wounded warriors and their families during their tour in the East Room of the White House."(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.
The President kisses a baby girl as he and the Vice President greeted wounded warriors and their families during their tour in the East Room of the White House on June 23, 2014. Pete Souza—The White House
Oct. 30, 2009“The President plays peek-a-boo with the daughter of White House staffer Emmitt Beliveau in the Outer Oval Office. It’s interesting to note that this photograph was taken not long after the conclusion of his Afghanistan meeting in the Situation Room. So he went from this very substantive meeting to being able to lighten up for a minute with this young girl.”(Official White House photo by Pete Souza)This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.
The President plays peek-a-boo with the daughter of White House staffer Emmitt Beliveau in the Outer Oval Office on Oct. 30, 2009. Pete Souza—The White House
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Obama greets a young child dressed as the Pope and riding in a "Popemobile" as he hands out treats to children trick-or-treating for Halloween on the South Lawn of the White House on Oct. 30, 2015. Saul Loeb—AFP/Getty Images
President Barack Obama visits a pre-kindergarten classroom at the College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center in Decatur, Ga., Feb. 14, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House. 
President Barack Obama visits a pre-kindergarten classroom at the College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center in Decatur, Ga., on Feb. 14, 2013. Pete Souza—The White House
President Barack Obama holds the daughter of former staff member Darienne Page Rakestraw in the Cross Hall of the White House, April 3, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.
Obama holds the daughter of former staff member Darienne Page Rakestraw in the Cross Hall of the White House, on April 3, 2015. Pete Souza—The White House
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Obama reads the book "Twas the Night Before Christmas," to students at Long Branch Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia, on Dec. 17, 2010.Saul Loeb—AFP/Getty Images
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Children help Obama stand after he spoke to them about the "Every Kid in the Park" initiative in Yosemite National Park, California while celebrating the 100th year of US National Parks, on June 18, 2016.Brendan Smialowski—AFP/Getty Images
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Obama greets a girl while touring a neighborhood affected by Hurricane Irene in Wayne, New Jersey on Sept. 4, 2011. Pete Souza—The White House
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Obama high-fives a child during a tour of the Treme neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Aug. 27, 2015. Brendan Smialowski—AFP/Getty Images
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Obama read to children from the book "Where the Wild Things Are" during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn in Washington, DC, on April 21, 2014. Win McNamee—Getty Images
President Barack Obama gets a smile from a young boy as he greets audience members after remarks at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 27, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.
Obama gets a smile from a young boy as he greets audience members after remarks at Marine Corps Air Station at Iwakuni, Japan, on May 27, 2016. Pete Souza—The White House
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Obama bends over so Jacob Philadelphia, the son of a National Security staff member, can pat his head during a family visit to the Oval Office on May 8, 2009. Pete Souza—The White House
July 17, 2015"The President greets nine-month-old Josephine Gronniger, whose father, Tim Gronniger, brought his family by the Oval Office for a family photo." (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.
The President greets nine-month-old Josephine Gronniger, whose father, Tim Gronniger, brought his family by the Oval Office for a family photo on July 17, 2015.Pete Souza—The White House
President Barack Obama greets wounded warriors and their families in the East Room during their tour of the White House, July 25, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.
Obama greets wounded warriors and their families in the East Room during their tour of the White House, on July 25, 2016. Pete Souza—The White House
President Barack Obama holds two youngsters while posing for a photo with them during halftime of the Chicago Bulls-Cleveland Cavaliers basketball game at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., Oct. 27, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.
Obama holds two youngsters while posing for a photo with them during halftime of the Chicago Bulls-Cleveland Cavaliers basketball game at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., on Oct. 27, 2015. Pete Souza—The White House
June 17, 2015"The President carries the twin boys of Katie Beirne Fallon, Director of Legislative Affairs, into the Oval Office just a few months after they were born." (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.
Obama carries the twin boys of Katie Beirne Fallon, Director of Legislative Affairs, into the Oval Office just a few months after they were born on June 17, 2015.Pete Souza—The White House
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Obama holds Arianna Holmes, 3, before taking a departure photo with members of her family in the Oval Office on Feb. 1, 2012. Lawrence Jackson—The White House

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