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President Obama's last UI trip focused on health insurance reform legislation

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University Communication and Marketing | 2012.04.20 | 10:51 AM

President Obama speaking on the UI campus

President Barack Obama addressed about 3,000 guests in a March 2010 speech at the UI Field House. File photo by Kirk Murray.

President Barack Obama last visited the University of Iowa campus in March 2010, delivering a speech on health care reform and the health insurance legislation recently signed into law.

About 3,000 guests gathered to hear the president at the UI Field House. Outside, supporters and opponents alike swapped arguments and made their voices heard.

Scroll down for photos to get a sense of the scene, or view this video of the president's 2010 speech:

President Obama greets people following his speech.

Audience listening to president's speech.

Nurses mix with demonstrators during the president's speech.

Demonstrators hold a sign that reads "Obama bleeds Black and Gold."

Demonstrator holds sign that reads "Thank You."

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Lin Larson, University Communication and Marketing, 319-384-0042 or 319-325-1589

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