By Hugo Gye and Louise Boyle PUBLISHED: 05:14 EST, 18 June 2013 | UPDATED: 02:33 EST, 19 June 2013 The Obamas touched down in Berlin on Tuesday evening for a whirlwind 24-hour visit to Germany, the culmination of which will be the President's speech at the Brandenburg Gate. The First Lady had made a quick change into a sleek black trouser-and-cardigan combo with studded belt while daughters Malia and Sasha were all smiles in short dresses and neon accessories. The President left the plane holding his youngest daughter Sasha's hand, waving to the crowds gathered at Tegel Airport. Michelle followed with eldest daughter Malia who had styled her white lace dress with biker boots.
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President arrives in Berlin tonight in preparation for speech on Wednesday
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Comes almost exactly 50 years since JFK gave 'Ich bin ein Berliner' speech
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Obama visited Germany in 2008 and drew crowd of 200,000 supporters... but protesters were out at Checkpoint Charlie on Tuesday in outrage over the NSA surveillance programs
outrage at the @placeholder administration's surveillance of email and phone records.