2014 White House Easter Egg Roll Ticket Lottery Opens, Theme and Logo Are Revealed
WASHINGTON – Today, the President and First Lady announced the theme for this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll: “Hop into Healthy, Swing into Shape.” Part of the President and…
Statement by the President on Bloody Sunday
Forty-nine years ago, a determined group of Americans marched into history, facing down grave danger in the name of justice and equality—walking to protest the continued discrimination and violence against…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Abe of Japan
The President spoke to Prime Minister Abe late last evening regarding the situation in Ukraine. The two leaders agreed that Russia’s actions are a threat to international peace and security…
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Chile to Attend the Inauguration of Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Chile to attend the Inauguration of Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet on March 11, 2014. The…
President Obama to Host NCAA Champion Student Athletes at the White House
WASHINGTON – On Monday, March 10, the President will host the 2012-2013 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Champions at the White House for an event on the South Lawn.…
Readout of the President’s Call with Chancellor Merkel of Germany
The President spoke with Chancellor Merkel today about Ukraine. The President welcomed the conclusions of the March 6 European Council and the unified position of the United States and the…
Remarks by the President to Travel Pool
Classroom in Coral Reef Senior High School Miami, Florida 2:47 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: One of the reasons we’re down here, Michelle and I are both working on encouraging school…
Remarks by the President on Preparing for College
Coral Reef Senior High School Miami, Florida 3:05 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Miami! (Applause.) Hello, Cuda Nation! (Applause.) Hello! It is good to be here at Coral Reef Senior…
Readout of President Obama’s call with President Putin of Russia
President Obama spoke for an hour this afternoon with President Putin of Russia. President Obama emphasized that Russia’s actions are in violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, which has…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 3/6/2014
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:10 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Thank you all for being here. And having heard the President’s statement, I have no other announcements — we…