Snapshot: Fulfilling Our Moral Obligation to Our Veterans

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Wednesday, August 27, 2014             Featured Fulfilling Our Moral Obligation to Our Veterans Yesterday, President Obama traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina to address the American Legion -- the nation's largest veteran service organization -- and pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of our veterans from every corner of the country and every generation. In his remarks, the President noted how his Administration has been working with the Legion to help today's servicemembers when they come home. "The bond between our forces and our citizens has to be a sacred trust," he said. "For me, for my administration, upholding our trust with our veterans is not just a matter of policy, it is a moral obligation." Find out more about how the President and his Administration are helping America's veterans and military families. President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the American Legion's 96th National Convention at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C., Aug. 26, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)       Top Stories White House Economist Betsey Stevenson Takes Over the "I Love Charts" Tumblr Betsey Stevenson, Member of the Council of Economic Advisers, took over the "I Love Charts" Tumblr blog yesterday in honor of Women's Equality Day. Throughout the day, she posted charts showing the progress we've made in closing the earnings gap between women and men, and the challenges women still face in the workforce. READ MORE Celebrating Women's Equality Day, 2014 In a blog post commemorating Women's Equality Day, Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett pays homage to the trailblazers who fought for our suffrage and made a more just and prosperous future possible for all Americans. In the years ahead, President Obama and his Administration will continue working to ensure that women and girls have every opportunity to reach their greatest potential. READ MORE The President and Vice President Meet the Nation's Oldest Living Female Veteran At 108 years old, Lucy Coffey, a veteran of the Women's Army Corps in World War II, is the nation's oldest living female veteran. Last month, during a trip to the D.C. area, Lucy stopped by the White House -- where she was greeted by none other than President Obama and Vice President Biden. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 10:00 AM: The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:15 AM: The President and Vice President meet with members of the President's economic team and senior advisors 12:45 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest 2:00 PM: The Vice President visits the National Counterterrorism Center   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