The First Family hosted their 8th and final Lighting of the National Christmas Tree on Dec. 1. There were several musical guests, some including; Kelly Clarkson, Yolanda Adams, and Marc Anthony. The First Lady read her children's book and President Obama gave a heartfelt Christmas message. Howard University News Service Reporter Cassidy Sparks was there. … [Read more...] about First Family Leads the Annual Lighting of the National Christmas Tree
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“It’s great to be back in Milwaukee!” President Obama speaks to supporters at Laborfest
A Presidential visit for Milwaukee on this Labor Day! President Barack Obama flew into town on Air Force One — speaking at Maier Festival Park to a crowd of an estimated 6,000, as part of Milwaukee’s Laborfest celebration. President Obama used his speech to tell the story of his presidency — intertwining his personal history at Milwaukee’s Laborfest. President Obama landed in … [Read more...] about “It’s great to be back in Milwaukee!” President Obama speaks to supporters at Laborfest
White House hosts annual Trick-or-Treat celebrations
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama handed out Halloween treats as they welcomed local children and children of military families to 'trick-or-treat' on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013. The White House canceled its Halloween celebration last year in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. Trick-or-treaters were greeted by … [Read more...] about White House hosts annual Trick-or-Treat celebrations
Obama: ‘Trayvon Martin Could Have Been Me, 35 Years Ago’
Friday, 19 Jul 2013 08:54 PM President Barack Obama on Friday jumped into the debate over the acquittal of the man who killed black Florida teenager Trayvon Martin, declaring that Martin "could have been me, 35 years ago" and urging Americans to understand the pain blacks felt over the case. Obama abruptly appeared in the White House press briefing room to offer … [Read more...] about Obama: ‘Trayvon Martin Could Have Been Me, 35 Years Ago’
Transcript of President Obama’s speech to the nation about Syria Sept-10-2013
My fellow Americans, tonight I want to talk to you about Syria -- why it matters, and where we go from here. Over the past two years, what began as a series of peaceful protests against the repressive regime of Bashar al-Assad has turned into a brutal civil war. Over 100,000 people have been killed. Millions have fled the country. In that time, America has worked … [Read more...] about Transcript of President Obama’s speech to the nation about Syria Sept-10-2013
Obama: ‘Because they kept marching, America changed’
The president spoke at a ceremony commemorating the anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the 1963 protest that became the most iconic moment of the civil rights movement. Obama, the first African American president, spoke from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, where King described his dream of racial equality as many black … [Read more...] about Obama: ‘Because they kept marching, America changed’
