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Photo: First Lady and Nelson Mandela in South Africa

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Thursday, June 23, 2011

First Lady and Nelson Mandela in South Africa

First Lady Michelle Obama continues her visit to South Africa and Botswana this week during an official visit focused on youth leadership, education, health and wellness.

Learn more at http://www.whitehouse.gov/youngafrica.

First Lady Michelle Obama talks with former South African President Nelson Mandela about his book during a visit at Mandela's home in Houghton, South Africa, June 21, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

10:00 AM: The President and the Vice President meet with House Democratic Leadership

12:15 PM: The Vice President presides over a swearing-in ceremony for members of the Council of Economic Advisors, Carl Shapiro and Katharine Abraham, and U.S. Comptroller General Eugene Dodaro

12:45 PM: The President departs the South Lawn en route Joint Base Andrews

1:00 PM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Fort Drum, New York

2:00 PM: The Vice President will hold the next meeting of the bipartisan, bicameral group of Members of Congress to continue work on a legislative framework for comprehensive deficit reduction

2:15 PM: The President arrives Fort Drum, New York

2:30 PM: The President meets with soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division

3:10 PM: The President meets with Gold Star Families

4:15 PM: The President departs Fort Drum en route New York City, New York

5:10 PM: The President arrives New York City, New York

7:05 PM: The President delivers remarks at a DNC Event

8:00 PM: The President delivers remarks at a DNC event

9:50 PM: The President delivers remarks at a DNC event

11:05 PM: The President departs New York City, New York en route Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.Gov/Live