Central Perk: Conspicuous Gallantry

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Conspicuous Gallantry

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Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011

Conspicuous Gallantry

Today, the President will award Dakota Meyer, a former active duty Marine Corps Corporal, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity. He will be the third living recipient - and first Marine - to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan.

Watch the event live starting at 2:45 p.m. EDT on WhiteHouse.gov/live.

President Barack Obama enjoys a beer with Dakota Meyer on the patio outside of the Oval Office, Sept. 14, 2011. The President will present Meyer with the Medal of Honor tomorrow during a ceremony at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

9:30 AM: The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic National Committee

12:00 PM: The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner

12:45 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

2:00 PM: Open for Questions: The American Jobs Act with Director of the Office of Public Engagement, Jon Carson and Principal Director of the National Economic Council, Jason Furman

2:15 PM: The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic National Committee

2:45 PM: The President awards Dakota Meyer, a former active duty Marine Corps Corporal, the Medal of Honor; the First Lady also attends

7:00 PM: The President delivers remarks at a DNC event

8:40 PM: The President delivers remarks at a DNC event

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

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