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The vacation must go on! Despite the country's recent economic troubles, Barack and Michelle Obama are sticking to the plan, and starting next week they'll spend 10 days with their daughters in Martha's Vineyard. While the timing of the trip is questionable to some, no one doubts Obama's been working hard, and his press secretary reminds the public that "the presidency travels with you" — implying that it won't be much of a vacation after all.
Whether time away from Washington is good or bad politically, all American presidents and first ladies have gone on getaways. Let's take a look at the sweetest moments in presidential relaxation we've seen over the years.


