There’s President Barack Obama shaking the prosthetic hand of an Army Ranger who was injured during a firefight in Afghanistan.

There’s House Speaker John Boehner, wiping his eyes as former Speaker Nancy Pelosi prepares to hand him the gavel for the first time.

Isn’t that first lady Michelle Obama, looking like any other mom with a shopping cart at Target?

This exhibit features prize-winning photographs, video and new media from the White House News Photographers Association’s annual competition. More than 250 photographers competed for awards in 50 categories in this year’s contest. The exhibit showcases coverage of events that occurred during 2011.

Members of the White House News Photographers Association cover the president, Congress and major news events in Washington and around the world. Founded in 1921, the organization has served as “the eyes of history” for nearly a century.

Promotional poster for The Eyes of History Exhibit.

Space plan for the Eyes of History exhibit. 

Attract and Title Wall: The Attract Wall features photos from the exhibit as well as the show's identity. 

Section Title: "Portrait Series."

Section Title: "Picturing the First Lady," "Photographer of The Year," "Political Photo of The Year" and "Covering the Campaign Trail."

Section Title: "On Capitol Hill."

Section Title: "White House Beat."

Section Title: "National News".

Section Title: "International News."

Section Title: "Sports Shots."

Section Title: "Photographing The President."

Rear Exhibit Wall: The rear of the exhibit features images found within the exhibit space as well as the exhibit identity.