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| Barack Obama in Stonehenge visit on return from NATO summit | Barack Obama in Stonehenge visit on return from NATO summit |
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| US President Barack Obama paid a visit to Stonehenge on his return home from the NATO summit in Newport. | US President Barack Obama paid a visit to Stonehenge on his return home from the NATO summit in Newport. |
| The White House said that the presidential helicopter Marine One made an unannounced stop at Boscombe Down Airbase, Wiltshire before his motorcade drove to the ancient monument. | The White House said that the presidential helicopter Marine One made an unannounced stop at Boscombe Down Airbase, Wiltshire before his motorcade drove to the ancient monument. |
| The president was then given a guided tour by curator Heather Sebire. | |
| English Heritage, which manages the site, said it was "an honour" to host the president. | |
| General manager of Stonehenge, Kate Davies said: "His office told us the president was very interested to see the iconic monument for himself. | |
| "Every day people from all over the world make the trip to the ancient stones but this visit was a particularly special one." | |
| Ms Sebire said Mr Obama "was fascinated by the story of the stones, what we know about them and the mysteries that have yet to be solved. | |
| "He described the atmosphere around the stones as 'really special' and his visit to Stonehenge as 'a highlight of my tour'. | |
| "It was a beautiful still evening and it was a privilege to show the US president around this unique monument which continues to inspire and intrigue people." |