Since the presidency changed hands less than six weeks ago, a burst of entertaining has taken hold of the iconic, white-columned home of America`s head of state. Much of it comes on Wednesdays.
The stately East Room, where portraits of George and Martha Washington adorn the walls, was transformed into a concert hall as President Barack Obama presented Stevie Wonder with the nation`s highest award for pop music on Wednesday.
Image: In this February 25, 2009 file photo, US President Barack Obama presents Stevie Wonder with the Library of Congress Gershwin Award during `Stevie Wonder In Performance at the White House: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize` in the East Room of the White House in Washington.
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