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Why is there a rock wall on the South Lawn?

Your Daily Snapshot for
Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Photo of the Day

Kids climb a rock wall during a Let's Move! South Lawn Series event on the South Lawn of the White House, June 13, 2011. The series, which invites students from Washington, D.C., area sports leagues and community programs to participate in a variety of physical activities, will last through the summer. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

9:30 AM: The President departs Miami, Florida en route San Juan, Puerto Rice

11:45 AM: The President arrive in San Juan, Puerto Rico

11:55 AM: The President delivers brief remarks at a welcome event

12:55 PM: The President visits La Fortaleza

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

2:55 PM: The President is interviewed by El Nuevo Dia and Univision of Puerto Rico

3:50 PM: The President attends a DNC event

4:40 PM: The President departs San Juan, Puerto Rico

8:05 PM: The President arrives at Joint Base Andrews

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

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