President Obama to Award Medal of Honor
On May 13, 2014, President Barack Obama will award Kyle J. White, a former active duty Army Sergeant, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Sergeant White will receive the…
Readout of the President’s Calls with University of Connecticut Basketball Coaches Kevin Ollie and Geno Auriemma
Today, the President called University of Connecticut Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kevin Ollie and University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball Head Coach Geno Auriemma to congratulate both teams on their respective…
Remarks by the President at Easter Prayer Breakfast
East Room 9:27 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you very much. Please, please have a seat. Thank you so much. Well, good…
Remarks by the First Lady at Fisher House Family Easter Event
Maryland Fisher House IV Bethesda, Maryland 1:59 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hi, everybody! What are you guys doing in here? Are you making Easter cards? Yes? Well, I’m going to…
Statement from the President on Passover
Michelle and I send our warmest greetings to all those celebrating Passover in the United States, in Israel, and around the world. On Tuesday, just as we have every year…
Statement by Vice President Biden on the Passing of Nuala Pell
Jill and I were saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend, Nuala Pell. She and her husband, Senator Clairborne Pell, were among our closest friends. They embraced…
White House Announces 2014 Easter Egg Roll Program and Talent Line-up
The White House announces the program, activities, and talent line-up for the 2014 White House Easter Egg Roll, a tradition in its 136th year and the largest annual public event…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President Jose Mujica Cordano of Uruguay
President Obama will host President Jose Mujica Cordano of Uruguay at the White House on Monday, May 12. The visit will highlight the close partnership we enjoy with Uruguay and…
Vice President Biden to Travel to Brazil for the FIFA World Cup
WASHINGTON, DC – The Vice President will travel to the Federative Republic of Brazil in June to attend the 2014 FIFA World Cup. While in Brazil, the Vice President will…
Readout of the President’s Call with President Hollande of France
President Obama spoke with French President Hollande today about the worsening situation in eastern Ukraine, where pro-Russian separatists, seemingly with support and coordination from Moscow, have intensified their campaign to…