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Image: NBC's Brian Williams looks out onto the Rose Garden from the West Wing's Palm Room. He was preparing for the president's arrival and the start of a day spent reporting a behind-the-scenes documentary at the White House

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Life inside the White House

From the president’s “body man” to the official candy of the commander in chief – an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the Obama administration and the people who keep it running like clockwork.

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Image: NBC's Brian Williams looks out onto the Rose Garden from the West Wing's Palm Room. He was preparing for the president's arrival and the start of a day spent reporting a behind-the-scenes documentary at the White House

Peeking through the Palm Room

NBC's Brian Williams looks out onto the Rose Garden from the West Wing's Palm Room. He was preparing for the president's arrival and the start of a day spent reporting a behind-the-scenes documentary at the White House. (Antoine Sanfuentes / NBC News)
Antoine Sanfuentes

Love's commanding courtside manner

Keeping the Oval Office tidy

With an office next to Obama's, candor is critical

Soldier turned White House 'ROTUS'

Biden tells Obama: 'I'm not changing my brand'

'Your guys used the jaw of life to save my two boys'

Understanding the first couple

Robert Gibbs

'Barack Whisperer' talks job excitement

Robert Gibbs
Antoine Sanfuentes

A low-profile general and his high-level chatter

The Rose Garden's straight lines

A father and a husband

Spoiled pooch and his presidential caretakers

Obama waits on his official candy

First lady enjoys living 'above the shop'

'Rahmbo' as West Wing wrangler

Keeping tabs on the president

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