First Lady to Welcome Spouses of Foreign Leaders to White House and Hometown of Chicago
Next week, First Lady Michelle Obama will host spouses of foreign leaders who are visiting the United States for the G-8 and NATO summits. Mrs. Obama will invite spouses to…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of NATO Secretary-General Rasmussen
The President will host NATO Secretary-General Rasmussen for a meeting in the Oval Office on May 9. The two leaders will discuss final preparations for the NATO Summit the President…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Call to President-elect Hollande of France
President Obama called President-elect Francois Hollande of France to congratulate him after the results of the French election were announced today. President Obama indicated that he looks forward to working…
The First 111 Days
Prague Speech April 5, 2009 Turkish Parliament April 6, 2009 Obama in Trinidad April 17-19, 2009 Obama International May 2009 Obama Timeline April 11-20, 2009 May 1-10, 2009 April 21-30,…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: A New Chapter in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama spoke about his recent trip to Afghanistan, where he met with our brave troops and signed an historic agreement that will help…
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY AT A CAMPAIGN EVENT
Value-City Schottenstein Center Columbus, Ohio 1:05 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Oh, wow. (Applause.) Wow. It sounds like you all are already fired up and ready to go. (Applause.) This is…
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY AT A CAMPAIGN EVENT
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia 5:05 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hello, Virginia! (Applause.) It sounds like you all are already fired up. It sounds like you all are ready to…
White House Continues Effort to Stop Student Interest Rate Increase
Today, the President will travel to Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Virginia, to speak with students and their parents about the need to prevent interest rates on federal subsidized student…
President and First Lady to Host Concert Honoring Burt Bacharach and Hal David in the East Room
On Wednesday, May 9th, as part of their “In Performance at the White House” series, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East Room honoring songwriters…
Statement from NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on the National Security Advisor’s Visit to Russia
During his May 3-4 visit to Moscow, National Security Advisor Tom Donilon discussed next steps in U.S. – Russia relations, including cooperation on security and economic issues. National Security Advisor…