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President Barack Obama hugs Ina Sidney prior to his speech at the Wolcott Museum in Maumee.

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Obama waves before speaking in Maumee.

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Obama begins a two-day bus trip through Ohio and Pennsylvania, beginning at Toledo Express Airport in Swanton.

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Ohio Highway Patrol troopers gather before the president's plane arrives at the airport.

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One law enforcement officer keeps his his eyes trained eastward.

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Some of the journalists covering the president's visit.

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Air Force One lands at Toledo Express Airport.

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Air Force One.

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Jeff and Cheri Armes greet the President.

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Jeff and Cheri Armes greet the President before boarding the bus with him as he begins his tour of the area.

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President Barack Obama waves as he's being introduced.

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Supporters take photos of President Barack Obama during his speech.

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Former Toledo mayor Carty Finkbeiner applaudes.

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President Barack Obama runs to the podium for his speech.

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Former Ohio governor Ted Strickland holds up a Toledo Blade newspaper.

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Stage hand Mike Pelechaty, of Toledo, wipes rain off seats.

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Security was heavy during Obama's speech.

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Protestors stand across the Anthony Wayne Trail prior to President Barack Obama's speech.

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A house displays its patriotism on Seventh St. in Maumee.

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President Barack Obama speaks.

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President Barack Obama speaks.

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Obama speaks.

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President Obama takes a water break during his speech.

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Former Ohio governor Ted Strickland, left, and Senator Sherrod Brown high-five.

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Maumee Mayor Tim Wagener speaks before President Barack Obama.

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Ina Sidney, a Chrysler plant worker, is applauded during her speech. She also introduced President Barack Obama.

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