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President Obama Lays a Wreath for Those Who Served

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

President Obama Lays a Wreath for Those Who Served

On Veterans Day, President Obama, Vice President Biden, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Dr. Jill Biden travelled to Arlington National Cemetery to honor our nation’s fallen warriors, veterans and military families.

Before President Obama gave remarks, they laid a wreath to “remember every service member who has ever worn our nation’s uniform.” The President discussed our sacred duty to care for our men and women in uniform and their families, even after their military service has concluded.

Check out more about the President's Veterans Day commemoration.

President Barack Obama places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., in honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Saying Thanks to our Troops on Veterans Day
Honoring Veterans Day, Captain Todd Veazie introduces himself as the new Executive Director of Joining Forces. As an active duty Naval Special Warfare officer with 26 years of service, Captain Veazie will join First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden in this national initiative to provide support to service members and their families.

Thank an American Hero
We hope you'll take a moment to join First Lady Michelle Obama and thank an American hero for Veterans Day. You can send a note on JoiningForces.gov, and your card will be delivered to service members and veterans throughout the holiday season.

Weekly Address: Extending Middle Class Tax Cuts to Grow the Economy
President Obama says that it’s time for Congress to pass the middle class tax cuts for 98 percent of all Americans. Both parties agree that this will give 98 percent of families and 97 percent of small businesses the certainty that will lead to growth.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

10:45 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

11:30 AM: The President and the Vice President attend a meeting with leaders from the labor community and other progressive leaders to discuss the actions we need to take to keep our economy growing and find a balanced approach to reduce our deficit

12:30 PM: Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney