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Obama Took Time From His Last Days In Office To Be In A Wedding

Marvin Nicholson and Helen Pajcic both worked on the Obama campaign and for his administration.
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Posted at 10:14 AM, Jan 11, 2017
and last updated 2023-01-16 03:56:15-05

Turns out even presidents have to deal with friends' inconveniently timed weddings. With just a few days left in office, President Obama took time between his farewell party at the White House and his farewell address in Chicago to be a groomsman. 

Behind The Scenes At President Obama's Farewell Address

Behind The Scenes At President Obama's Farewell Address

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The groom was Marvin Nicholson, Obama's personal aide and golf partner, as well as the White House trip director. The bride, Helen Pajcic, works for the Department of Education.

Do you think the bride and groom sneaked in a "Thanks, Obama"? 

Either way, it was one more memorable moment from a president whose dad jokestalk show antics and cool-guy persona have become iconic. And who knows, maybe he's got a few more surprises left before he officially says: