"We Will Only Grow Stronger"

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Thursday, September 11, 2014             Featured "We Will Only Grow Stronger" Thirteen years ago today, our nation was irrevocably changed by horrific acts of terror that took the lives of thousands of innocent people. Across the country, Americans pay tribute to their memories and honor all those who have made great sacrifices in service to our country. At 8:46 a.m. ET this morning -- the time that the first plane hit the World Trade Center -- President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Vice President Joe Biden joined Americans in observing a moment of silence. The President and First Lady then joined Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, servicemen and women, survivors, and the families of victims at the 9/11 memorial at the Pentagon. At the memorial, the President spoke to all who lost loved ones that day, and who have inspired a nation with their determination to carry on and live lives worthy of their memories. See more from today's events commemorating the 13th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. President Barack Obama, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, and Gen. Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, listen to the national anthem during the September 11th Observance Ceremony at the Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Va., Sept. 11, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)       Top Stories President Obama: "We Will Degrade and Ultimately Destroy ISIL" In an address from the State Floor of the White House last night, President Obama spoke to the nation about ISIL -- and our comprehensive strategy to degrade and ultimately destroy the terrorist group. READ MORE AmeriCorps: Changing Lives, Changing America Twenty years ago, our nation started a new chapter in our proud tradition of citizen service. AmeriCorps represented a new way of getting things done: passionate citizens making an intense commitment to solve problems and improve the lives of others while expanding opportunity for themselves. READ MORE Vice President Biden Marks the 20th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act This week, Vice President Biden marked the 20th Anniversary of the landmark Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) -- a landmark law that empowered women and children to expose and prosecute domestic violence. The signing of the law marked the end of an arduous road to pass the legislation, and put our society on the path toward effectively combating such heinous crimes. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 8:45 AM: The President, Vice President, First Lady, and White House staff observe a moment of silence to mark the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks 9:30 AM: The President and First Lady attend the September 11th Observance Ceremony 12:30 PM: The President and Vice President meet for lunch 1:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest 2:55 PM: The President and Vice President meet with Secretary of Health and Human Services Burwell 5:20 PM: The President and First Lady participate in a service project   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