A Speech You Should Watch

Here's What's Happening Here at the White House           DAILY SNAPSHOT Thursday, August 29, 2013             Featured  A Speech You Should Watch Yesterday, President Barack Obama delivered remarks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington. He spoke about the progress we've made, and the work that's still ahead: "We might not face the same dangers of 1963, but the fierce urgency of now remains. We may never duplicate the swelling crowds and dazzling procession of that day so long ago -- no one can match King’s brilliance -- but the same flame that lit the heart of all who are willing to take a first step for justice, I know that flame remains." Watch: President Obama's speech from the Lincoln Memorial.       Top Stories A New Presidential Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan   Yesterday, President Obama appointed Ambassador Donald Booth as the new U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan. A former U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, Zambia, and Liberia, Ambassador Booth is one of our most experienced diplomats and has extensive experience promoting peace and prosperity across the African continent. He is seasoned, determined, and deeply committed to pursuing peace between and within Sudan and South Sudan. READ MORE Our Favorite Moments of the President with Icons of African American History and the Civil Rights Movement  Since taking office, President Obama has welcomed many icons of the civil rights movement to the White House, including Tuskegee Airmen, Freedom Riders, Negro League Baseball players, artists, musicians and activists. Yesterday President Obama spoke from the Lincoln Memorial to mark the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, so check out some of our favorite behind the scenes moments of the President with these icons of African American history and the civil rights movement. READ MORE Becoming a More Perfect Union Director of the Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muñoz reflects on the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and the work we have left to do on voting rights, jobs, and equal opportunity in this country. READ MORE       Today's Schedule 10:15 AM: The Vice President will ceremonially swear-in Todd Jones as Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and deliver brief remarks 12:45 PM: Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest  WATCH LIVE 12:45 PM: The Vice President will ceremonially swear-in Dan Tangherlini as Administrator of the General Services Administration 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