Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is seen on stage during the Facebook F8 conference in San Francisco, California April 12, 2016.

So far, Mark Zuckerberg has visited one quarter of the US

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Mark Zuckerberg visited 13 of the 50 states in the US since January, working to fulfill his promise of visiting all American states by the end of this year.

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is seen on stage during the Facebook F8 conference in San Francisco, California April 12, 2016.
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It looks like Zuckerberg is laying the groundwork for a presidential run. Especially when he shares pictures like this:

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is seen on stage during the Facebook F8 conference in San Francisco, California April 12, 2016.
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Or when he shares pictures looking presidential or with former presidents or with potential voters or with the Pope.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is seen on stage during the Facebook F8 conference in San Francisco, California April 12, 2016.
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But Zuckerberg wants his smiley face to be the one everyone recalls when they think about Facebook.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is seen on stage during the Facebook F8 conference in San Francisco, California April 12, 2016.
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The real reason behind his US tour might be more mundane. Simply: brands need a public face. Steve Jobs was Apple’s and Bill Gates is Microsoft’s.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is seen on stage during the Facebook F8 conference in San Francisco, California April 12, 2016.
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His stated personal goal with the trip sounds like Facebook’s mission: “My work is about connecting the world and giving everyone a voice.”

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