Olympic Photodesk: Samaranch Funeral; USOC at White House; Queen's Baton Relay

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International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge gives a speech in memory of former International Olympic Committee president Juan Antonio Samaranch during a ceremony on April 22, 2010 at the Palau of Generalita in Barcelona. Former International Olympic Committee president Juan Antonio Samaranch died on April 21, 2010 at the age of 89 from a cardiorespiratory arrest. Samaranch, who was head of the Olympic movement from 1980-2001, passed away at 1:25 pm (1125 GMT) at the Quiron Hospital where he was admitted on April 18, 2010 after experiencing heart trouble. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE.  (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images)
International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge gives a speech in memory of former International Olympic Committee president Juan Antonio Samaranch during a ceremony on April 22, 2010 at the Palau of Generalita in Barcelona. Former International Olympic Committee president Juan Antonio Samaranch died on April 21, 2010 at the age of 89 from a cardiorespiratory arrest. Samaranch, who was head of the Olympic movement from 1980-2001, passed away at 1:25 pm (1125 GMT) at the Quiron Hospital where he was admitted on April 18, 2010 after experiencing heart trouble. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE. (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images)

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