President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama chat with guests during the second kids' "state dinner" on Tuesday, July 9, at the White House. Fifty-four children, along with their parents and guardians, attended as winners of the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge.
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Kids' 'state dinner' —
Genzo Gonzales, 11, of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, attends the dinner held in the East Room of the White house. Each child submitted a healthy recipe as part of the challenge; Gonzales' recipe was for Kangkong Pomegranate Salad.
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First lady Michelle Obama and Epicurious Editor-in-Chief Tanya Steel do the wave with those in attendance.
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President Obama was not an announced guest at the dinner but made a surprise visit.
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Kids' 'state dinner' —
Makenna Hurd, 9, from Mascot, Tennessee, gives President Obama a hug during the dinner. Hurd won for her Bodacious Banana Muffins recipe.
