"I Have a Dream," 50 Years Later

Here's What's Happening Here at the White House           DAILY SNAPSHOT Monday, August 26, 2013             Featured  "I Have a Dream," 50 Years Later  This Wednesday will mark 50 years since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech at the base of the Lincoln Memorial; a moment which served to punctuate a movement that changed America. And on Wednesday, President Obama will speak at the Lincoln Memorial, joined by President Jimmy Carter and President Bill Clinton, members of the King family and other civil rights leaders and luminaries. This event is open to the public. Doors open at 9:00 AM, for an 11:00 AM program start at the Lincoln Memorial. Guests arriving after 12:00 PM are not guaranteed admittance. In order to access the venue, you must enter from the east side of the Reflecting Pool, on 17th street, near the World War II Memorial. Find out more here.       Photo of the Day  President Obama Drops by Soccer Practice  President Barack Obama drops by the Tully Junior-Senior High School soccer practice, during a local stop on the college affordability bus tour in Tully, N.Y., Aug 23, 2013 (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)       Top Stories 50 Years Later, Our March Goes On This Saturday marked the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Attorney General Eric Holder shares about participating in the march and his hope to expand on Dr. King's vision to broaden this nation's focus on equality to include women, Latinos, Asian Americans, and the LGBT community. READ MORE Weekly Address: Making Higher Education More Affordable for the Middle Class  In his weekly address, President Obama notes that while college education has never been more important, it has also never been more expensive -- which is why he proposed major new reforms this week to make college more affordable for middle class families and those fighting to get into the middle class. READ MORE President Obama on Making College More Affordable  President Obama went to Lackawanna College in Vice President Biden's hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania for the final stop of his college affordability bus tour. After an introduction from the VP, the President talked about his plan to shake up the current system and make higher education more affordable for middle class families. READ MORE       Today's Schedule 10:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing  11:30 AM: The President meets with faith leaders  2:10 PM: The President awards Staff Sgt. Ty M. Carter, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor WATCH LIVE 3:00 PM: Press Briefing by Secretary Jay Carney WATCH LIVE 4:15 PM: The President meets with the 2013 Urban Debate National Tournament Champions 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