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What Are 400 Athletes Doing at the White House?

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Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

What Are 400 Athletes Doing at the White House?

Last Friday, more than 400 Olympians and Paralympians were on hand at the White House for an event to celebrate their success in this year's London Games.

This new video lets you go behind the scenes and hear from the athletes as they describe their visit.

Check out the athletes' stories from their Olympic visit:

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

12:00 AM: The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

12:15 AM: The President arrives the White House

10:30 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

11:15 AM: Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

11:30 AM: The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of State Clinton

12:00 PM: The President participates in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony

12:30 PM: The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

6:00 PM: The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden host a reception with emerging young leaders of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community

Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live

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