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The Beginning of the End of AIDS

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Thursday, December 1, 2011

The Beginning of the End of AIDS

Today is World AIDS Day, and President Obama is marking the occasion by speaking at "The Beginning of the End of AIDS," an event hosted by the ONE Campaign and (RED) at George Washington University.

Find out more and watch live.

Have questions about the global AIDS epidemic and what the Administration is doing to bring it to an end? Today at 2:30 p.m. EST, Gayle Smith, Senior Director for Development and Democracy at the White House, and Ambassador Eric Goosby, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator will answer your questions on WhiteHouse.gov/Live. Find out how to submit your questions.

A red ribbon is hung from the North Portico of the White House on Nov. 30, 2011 to mark World AIDS Day, December 1, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

10:05 AM: The President delivers remarks at a World AIDS Day Event

10:45 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

1:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

5:00 PM: The First Family attends the National Christmas Tree Lighting; the President delivers remarks