Speech Archive, News, Pictures of Barack Obama, Speeches
Since 2009, America’s schools have raised academic expectations, increased graduation rates to their highest level on record, and sent more students to college than ever. The bill passed by the…
“We are a place that believes every child, no matter where they come from, can grow up to be anything they want… And I’m confident that if we fix No…
East Room 1:16 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Hi, everyone. What’s going on? You guys doing okay? Hi to you guys, the grownups here, too. (Laughter.) Well, welcome to the White…
Today, the White House will announce additional commitments from73 companies from across the American economy who are joining the American Business Act on Climate Pledge. With this announcement, a total…
Chief of Missions Residence Paris, France 10:25 A.M. CET PRESIDENT OBAMA: President Erdogan and I had a chance to see each other in Antalya recently at the G20. In light…
Today, in conjunction with World AIDS Day, the White House Office of National AIDS Policy is releasing the Federal Action Plan for 2016-2020, which outlines specific Federal agency actions to…
Rosa Parks held no elected office. She was not born into wealth or power. Yet sixty years ago today, Rosa Parks changed America. Refusing to give up a seat on…
The United States congratulates the people of Burkina Faso for participating in peaceful and orderly elections on November 29, marking a major milestone in the country’s democratic progress. In recent…
Le Bourget Paris, France 9:48 A.M. CET PRESIDENT XI: (As interpreted.) (In progress.) At the present, the world economy is recovering slowly. Terrorism is on the rise and climate change…
Le Bourget Paris, France 12:47 P.M. CET PRESIDENT OBAMA: President Hollande, Mr. Secretary General, fellow leaders. We have come to Paris to show our resolve. We offer our condolences to…