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White House Lunar New Year reception

President Joe Biden waves as he and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden proceed to the reception room during an celebrating the Lunar New Year at the White House. The event celebrated the holiday important in many Asian culture, but was overshadowed by the killings of 18 people in mass shootings in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, California. President Joe Biden reiterated his call for an assault weapons ban during his remarks. In the first month of 2023, forty mass shootings have taken place as epidemic of gun violence continues. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#9501748
Date Taken	26 January 2023
Location	N/A
Photographer	Allison Bailey/NurPhoto
Category	Politics
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Allison Bailey/NurPhoto

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