Honoring Dr. King

Your Daily Snapshot for Monday, Jan. 17,  2011   Honoring Dr. King Today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Find opportunities in your community to honor Dr. King and mark the 25th anniversary of the holiday by volunteering with a service project near you. Learn more. Photo of the Day President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and daughters Sasha and Malia (hidden behind other parishioners) sing during church services at Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C., Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King's Life and Legacy Secretary Salazar reports on the progress underway at the memorial being constructed on the National Mall in Dr. Martin Luther King’s honor. Weekly Address: "Before We are Democrats or Republicans, We are Americans" As Congress returns to work, the President calls on them -- and all of us -- to debate our differences vigorously but to live up to the spirit of common cause we felt following the tragedy in Arizona. Changes for America & Cuba The President has directed the Secretaries of State, Treasury, and Homeland Security to take a series of steps to continue efforts to reach out to the Cuban people in support of their desire to freely determine their country’s future. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 10:00 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:00 AM: The President and the First Lady will participate in a service project   Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live. Get Updates Sign Up for the Daily Snapshot  Stay Connected     Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr iTunes           This email was sent to e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com Manage Subscriptions for e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com Sign Up for Updates from the White House Unsubscribe e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111