West Wing Week: "The Commencement at Booker T"
West Wing Week is your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This week the President visited flood victims in Memphis,TN before speaking at the Booker T. Washington High School graduation, celebrated the Situation Room's 50th birthday, and gave a speech on the change sweeping across the Middle East and North Africa.
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In Case You Missed It
Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog.
Moment of Opportunity: President Obama on the Middle East & North Africa
President Obama lays out his vision for a new chapter in American diplomacy in support of the calls for reform and democracy that are spreading across the Middle East and North Africa.
President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness: Helping Local Businesses Reach Global Customers
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke travels with members of the President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness to visit Permac Industries.
A Month of Appreciation and Remembrance
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen discusses Military Appreciation Month -- a month that offers each of us the opportunity to recognize, honor, and show support for all who wear and have worn the uniform, along with the incredible families who serve alongside them.
Today's Schedule
All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
10:00 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
11:15 AM: The President meets with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
12:05 PM: The President and Prime Minister Netanyahu deliver statements to the press
12:30 PM: The President holds a working lunch with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
3:10 PM: The President delivers remarks to CIA Employees
Indicates events that will be live streamed on Motion Center
