Category: 2015

Cuando la nueva luna creciente trae consigo el mes sagrado del Ramadán Michelle y yo les enviamos nuestros más cordiales saludos a todos quienes observen el mes de ayuno en Estados Unidos y en el resto del mundo. Ramadán es el momento en que las familias y las comunidades se reúnen para celebrar cenas iftar…

Today, the First Lady will travel to Milan to lead the presidential delegation to the Milan Expo 2015.  With the theme “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life,” the Expo Milan is promoting a global dialogue about the future of our food system. Through her Let’s Move! initiative, the First Lady and the Presidential Delegation are proud…

Esta tarde, el Vicepresidente Joe Biden recibió al Presidente hondureño, Juan Orlando Hernández en la Casa Blanca. El Vicepresidente destacó el apoyo continuo del gobierno de Obama a los esfuerzos de los gobiernos centroamericanos para abordar factores económicos y sociales que contribuyen al aumento de la migración ilegal a Estados Unidos. El Vicepresidente y el…

The First Lady and the Presidential Delegation are proud to share the Let’s Move! successes and are looking forward to learning from leaders from other countries about how they’re addressing the issue of childhood obesity and raising healthier families. Globally, the prevalence of obesity has nearly doubled since 1980; diabetes has increased worldwide by 45…

The First Lady and the Presidential Delegation are proud to share the Let’s Move! successes and are looking forward to learning from leaders from other countries about how they’re addressing the issue of childhood obesity and raising healthier families. Globally, the prevalence of obesity has nearly doubled since 1980; diabetes has increased worldwide by 45…

As the new crescent moon brings in the holy month of Ramadan, Michelle and I send our warmest greetings to all those observing the month of fasting in the United States and around the world. Ramadan is a time in which families and communities come together for iftars and prayers in festive gatherings that demonstrate…

Today, President Obama called Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr to congratulate him and the Warriors on winning the NBA Finals. The President noted how exciting the series was to watch and recognized the team’s perseverance in winning its first title in forty years. The President applauded the team’s efforts, especially Stephen Curry and…

Today, President Obama called Chicago Blackhawks Head Coach Joel Quenneville, Principal Owner and Chairman Rocky Wirtz, and team captain Jonathan Toews to congratulate the Blackhawks on winning the Stanley Cup. The President commended their leadership, and the entire team’s efforts on their third championship in six years. The President added that he looks forward to…