Honoring Our Veterans

Here's What's Happening Here at the White House           DAILY SNAPSHOT Monday, July 29, 2013             Featured  Honoring Our Veterans This weekend, President Obama took time to honor those who fought in the Korean War -- 60 years to the day after the war concluded. "Perhaps the highest tribute we can offer our veterans of Korea is to do what should have been done the day you came home,” the President said at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, "In our hurried lives, let us pause. Let us listen. Let these veterans carry us back to the days of their youth, and let us be awed by their shining deeds." Click here to watch the President's remarks. President Barack Obama arrives for a wreath laying ceremony to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended the Korean War, at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., Saturday, July 27, 2013. Walking with the President are, from left: Gen. Jung Seung-jo, chairman of the Republic of Korea’s joint chiefs of staff; and Special Envoy from the Republic of Korea Kim Jung Hun. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)       Top Stories Weekly Address: A Better Bargain for the Middle Class President Obama tells the American people about his speech at Knox College, where he discussed the cornerstones of what it means to be middle class, including having a good job, a home that is your own, quality education, a secure retirement, and affordable health care. READ MORE Weekly Wrap Up: "Building This Country's Future" Last week, the President hosted the NCAA Champion Louisville Cardinals, the President of Vietnam, pressed for the passage of comprehensive immigration reform, and laid out his vision of growing the economy from the middle class out, while traveling to Illinois, Missouri, and Florida. READ MORE More than 3.3 Million Records Released In September 2009, the President announced that—for the first time in history—White House visitor records would be made available to the public on an ongoing basis. On Friday, the White House releases visitor records that were generated in April 2013. READ MORE       Today's Schedule 10:15 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:00 AM: The President meets with senior advisors 12:00 PM: The President and former Secretary Clinton meet for lunch 12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest WATCH LIVE 2:15 PM: The President welcomes the World Series Champion San Francisco Giants to honor the team and their 2012 World Series victory WATCH LIVE 2:45 PM: The President meets with Civil Rights Leaders and Local Elected Officials   Facebook    Twitter   |   More Ways to Engage Did Someone Forward This to You? Sign Up for Email Updates This email was sent to e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111