Jedi Master Obama!

It is well known that President Obama is a fan of comic books, cinema and popular culture. While Star Wars enthusiasts the world 'round have wondered if he's a Star Wars fan, today they received a big clue when he wielded a lightsaber on the South Lawn of the White House.

Actually, President Obama was goofing around with Tim Morehouse, the U.S. Olympic fencer who won a silver medal in men's sabre fencing in Beijing. The President was showing his support for Chicago in its bid to host the Olympics in 2016.

Head on over to the official Star Wars blog to check out all the photos.