#Bam4Ham

[naye]

The cast of Hamilton are taking a field trip to the White House, and at the moment you can see the President's introduction (starting at 44:00) and the performances of Alexander Hamilton and My Shot (at ~55:00) in this official presidential video:

"President Obama Delivers Brief Opening Remarks to the Performance from HAMILTON" (Watch on YouTube)

I don't know how long this will stay up, but I'm sharing it now as it is absolutely worth a listen - and a look! Can't miss the expressions on their faces, or the sparkle in Lin-Manuel Miranda's eye at being back in the room where it first happened, back in 2009.

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[azurelunatic]

"WHEN MY SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHALLENGED ME TO A RAP BATTLE, I HAD TO DRAW THE LINE."

*howling*

[cofax7]

OK, possibly the best part of that was watching Michelle Obama's shoulders as she barely contained her glee and bounced along with the music. I'm pretty sure she was mouthing the words.