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Obama Plays Comedian-in-Chief at Media Correspondents Dinner (Video)

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Obama Plays Comedian-in-Chief at Media Correspondents Dinner (Video)
On Saturday night, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attended the White House Correspondent's Dinner, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the annual social event that has been held since 1920. In keeping with tradition, the President poked fun at himself and the news coverage he's received from the reporters in attendance.

On Saturday night, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attended the White House Correspondent's Dinner, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the annual social event that has been held since 1920. In keeping with tradition, the President poked fun at himself and the news coverage he's received from the reporters in attendance.

As one of Washington, DC's most anticipated nights of the year, the dinner honors the work of White House journalists and raises money for grant scholarships to journalism students.

WATCH President Obama's full speech below:

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