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Photo of the Day: Remembering American Legend Jackie Robinson

Your Daily Snapshot for
Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Watch President Obama's remarks on common-sense measures to reduce gun violence at 5:00 p.m. EDT on WhiteHouse.gov/Live.

Photo of the Day: Remembering American Legend Jackie Robinson

President Barack Obama talks with Rachel Robinson before the “42” movie screening with Robinson family members and cast and crew in the Family Theater at the White House, April 2, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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BRAIN Initiative Challenges Researchers to Unlock Mysteries of Human Mind
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President Obama Meets with Prime Minister Lee of Singapore
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Helping Americans on the Autism Spectrum Reach Their Full Potential
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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

11:00 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

11:55 AM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

12:10 PM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Denver, Colorado

3:40 PM: The President arrives Denver, Colorado

4:10 PM: The President meets with local law enforcement officials and community leaders

5:00 PM: The President delivers remarks on common-sense measures to reduce gun violence