President Obama Speaks at the Let Freedom Ring Ceremony

Here's What's Happening Here at the White House           DAILY SNAPSHOT Wednesday, August 28, 2013             Featured  President Obama Speaks at the Let Freedom Ring Ceremony Today, President Obama will be joined by President Jimmy Carter and President Bill Clinton, members of the King family and other civil rights leaders and luminaries to honor the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington and Dr. King's iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. You can watch starting at 11:30 a.m. ET, and President Obama will deliver remarks at 2:45 p.m. ET. Click here to watch the event.       Top Stories 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 Our 'Fierce Urgency of Now'  Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius writes about the renewed meaning of Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech 50 years ago. READ MORE President Obama Awards the Medal of Honor to Ty Carter This week, President Obama presented Army Staff Sergeant Ty M. Carter with the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Carter was one of 53 American soldiers who woke up the morning of October 9, 2009 to an attack by more than 300 Taliban fighters. READ MORE       Today's Schedule 10:00 AM: The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 2:45 PM: The President delivers remarks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom  WATCH LIVE 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