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The following list includes the President's public schedule and other items of general interest announced by the Office of the Press Secretary and not included elsewhere in this Compilation.
January 1
In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI.
In the afternoon, the President returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI. Later, he and Mrs. Obama traveled to Waikiki, HI.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama returned to their vacation residence in Kailua, where they remained overnight.
During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing.
January 2
In the morning, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Bellows Air Force Station in Waimanalo, HI. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Kailua, HI, arriving in the afternoon.
In the afternoon, the President and his daughters Malia and Sasha traveled Honolulu, HI, where they visited his sister Maya Soetoro-Ng. Then, they and Ms. Soetoro-Ng's daughters Suhaila and Savita Ng traveled to the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Then, they traveled to the East-West Center. Later, they visited the Honolulu Zoo. Then, the President and his daughters returned to their vacation residence in Kailua, arriving in the evening.
In the evening, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha returned to Washington, DC, arriving the following afternoon.
During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President declared an emergency in Missouri and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding beginning December 22, 2015, and continuing.
January 4
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President declared a major disaster in Mississippi and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight- line winds, and flooding from December 23 through 28, 2015.
January 5
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Blue Room, he met with citizens affected by gun violence prior to delivering remarks on gun violence prevention efforts.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Biden met with Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter.
During the day, the President was briefed on the death of S. Sgt. Matthew McClintock, USA, in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
January 6
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Also in the morning, he was briefed on the nuclear test conducted by North Korea.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, in the Oval Office, they met with Secretary of State John F. Kerry.
During the day, in the Oval Office, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi of Iraq to congratulate him on Iraqi forces' recent success in their effort to retake Ramadi from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization and underscore continuing U.S. support. They also discussed Iraq's economic stabilization efforts and the need to improve the structural integrity of the Mosul Dam, as well as regional issues, including Saudi Arabia's execution of Shia cleric Nimr Al-Nimr and Iraq-Turkey relations. He also had separate telephone conversations with President Park Geun-hye of South Korea and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan to discuss the international response to North Korea's nuclear test and congratulate the two leaders on the recent South Korea-Japan agreement to resolve the "comfort women" issue from the World War II–era.
During the day, also in the Oval Office, the President met with White House Chief of Staff Denis R. McDonough, Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Jason L. Furman, and National Economic Council Director Jeffrey D. Zients.
January 7
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the evening, the President traveled to Fairfax, VA. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
January 8
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a conference call with grassroots supporters to discuss gun violence prevention efforts. Then, also in the Oval Office, he participated in promotion ceremonies for Cmdr. Jillian C. Malzone, USCG, and Lt. Col. Andrew Steadman, USA, Military Aides to the President, and met with members of their families.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Malcolm B. Turnbull of Australia on January 19.
January 9
The White House announced that the President will travel to Omaha, NE, on January 13.
January 11
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, starting in the Grand Foyer, the President recorded an interview with Matt Lauer of NBC's "Today" program for later broadcast.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Baton Rouge, LA, on January 13 and 14.
The President announced his intention to nominate Todd A. Weiler to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.
The President announced his intention to nominate Nelson Reyneri to be a member of the Board of Directors for the Overseas Private Investment Corporation.
The President announced his intention to nominate Kelly Keiderling-Franz to be Ambassador to Uruguay.
The President announced his intention to nominate Stephen M. Schwartz to be Ambassador to Somalia.
The President announced his intention to nominate the following individuals to be members of the Board of Directors for the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: Raymond G. Farmer; Thomas McLeary; Michael J. Rothman; and Heather A. Steinmiller.
The President announced his intention to nominate J. Mark McWatters to be a member of the Board of Directors for the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
The President announced his intention to appoint Thomas M. Gallas as a member of the National Capital Planning Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint Ethel Brooks, Sara Darehshori, and Norman Eisen as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council.
January 12
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President posted a live video preview of his State of the Union Address to his Facebook feed.
The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of Jimmy Morales as President of Guatemala in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on January 14: Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (head of delegation); Todd Robinson; Jeh C. Johnson; Thomas R. Carper; Norma Torres; Thomas A. Shannon; and Mark Feierstein.
The President announced that he has nominated Winfield D. Ong to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
The President announced that he has nominated Myra C. Selby and Donald K. Schott to be judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
January 13
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
Also in the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia to discuss the importance of working toward a diplomatic solution to the crisis in Ukraine through full implementation of the Minsk agreements by all parties, the situation in Syria, including diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict and the urgent humanitarian needs of the Syrian people, and the necessity for a strong and united international response to North Korea's recent nuclear test in defiance of Security Council resolutions.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Joint Base Andrews, MD, where he met with King Abdullah II of Jordan. Then, he traveled to Omaha, NE. Upon arrival, he traveled to Papillion, NE, where he visited with Lisa Martin, who had written him a letter on her concerns as a new
mother, her husband Jeff, and their son Cooper. Then, he visited with some local neighborhood residents before leaving for the Baxter Arena in Omaha.
In the evening, the President traveled to Baton Rouge, LA. Upon arrival, he traveled to the Holiday Inn Baton Rouge hotel, where he remained overnight.
During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Head Coach Nicholas L. Saban of the University of Alabama football team to congratulate him on his team's victory in the 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship.
January 14
In the morning, from Room A111 of McKinley Senior High School, the President participated in a Twitter question-and-answer session
In the afternoon, en route to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, the President stopped at Poor Boy Lloyd's restaurant, where he purchased sandwiches and visited with patrons. Then, he returned to Washington, DC.
During the day, the President met with Ben Simmons, a freshman on the Louisiana State University basketball team.
January 15
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico to congratulate him on the arrest of Sinaloa drug cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán Loera and review broader security and economic issues, including the importance of taking steps to advance the approval of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Then, in the Private Dining Room, he and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, in the East Room, he participated in separate live interviews with YouTube hosts Destin Sandlin, Ingrid Nilsen, and Adande "Swoozie" Thorne for online broadcast.
Later in the afternoon, in the Situation Room, the President met with his National Security Council to discuss the campaign to degrade and destroy the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization. The President was briefed on recent progress by Iraqi security forces in taking back Ramadi and ways in which the Global Coalition To Counter ISIL can continue to accelerate and integrate the military campaign on all possible fronts in Iraq and Syria.
The White House announced that the President will award National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation to 17 scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and innovators on January 22.
The President declared a major disaster in Washington and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, straight- line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from November 12 through 21, 2015.
January 16
The President declared an emergency in Michigan in response to a request from the Governor submitted on January 14, 2016, and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions in the area affected by contaminated water.
In the evening, at the Oyamel Cocina Mexicana restaurant, the President and Mrs. Obama had dinner.
January 17
The White House announced that the President will travel to Detroit, MI, on January 20.
January 18
In the afternoon, at the Leckie Elementary School, the President and Mrs. Obama participated in a community service event in commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. Wendy Spencer, Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service, also attended.
January 19
In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to express his condolences for and condemnation of the January 12 terrorist attack in Istanbul, pledge continued cooperation in the fight against terrorism including degrading and ultimately destroying the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization, and discuss the recent string of attacks against Turkish security forces by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and the urgent need for deescalation.
In the afternoon, in the Cabinet Room, the President and Prime Minister Malcolm B. Turnbull had a working lunch. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of State John F. Kerry.
During the day, the President met with Mayor Karen Williams Weaver of Flint, MI, to discuss the city's contaminated tap water supply and efforts to restore access to safe water for residents, including Federal emergency assistance.
January 20
In the morning, the President traveled to Detroit, MI, arriving in the afternoon.
In the afternoon, the President traveled the Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery, where he had lunch with Mayor Michael E. Duggan of Detroit, Shinola Founder Tom Kartsotis, Henry Ford Health System emergency physician Tolulope Sonuyi, and United Automobile Workers (UAW) Local 22 member and General Motors Co. autoworker Teana Dowdell. Later, he visited Shinola's flagship storefront adjacent to the restaurant. Then, he traveled to the Cobo Center, where he met with North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Chairman Paul Sabatini, Cochair Sam Slaughter, and Executive Director Rod Alberts, followed by a tour of NAIAS exhibits with Chairman Sabatini, UAW President Dennis Williams, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Vice President of Vehicle Engineering Mitch Clauw, General Motors Co. President Daniel L. Amman, and Chevrolet Bolt EV specialist Patrick Foley. Later, also at the Cobo Center, he recorded an interview with Lee Cowan of CBS News for later broadcast.
Later in the afternoon, in the Hi-Bay Training Room at the UAW–GM Center for Human Resources, the President continued his interview with Lee Cowan of CBS News. Then, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.
January 21
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he had a telephone conversation with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to offer his condolences for the loss of German life in the January 12 attack in Istanbul, Turkey, discuss the European response to the influx of Middle Eastern and North African refugees, underscore the importance of global efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in Syria, and review the situation in Ukraine.
The White House announced that the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation presentation ceremony scheduled for January 22 would be postponed due to inclement weather.
The President declared a major disaster in Missouri and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight- line winds, and flooding from December 23, 2015 to January 9, 2016.
The President declared a major disaster in Alabama and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding from December 23 through 31, 2015.
January 22
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President recorded an interview with Glenn Thrush for Politico's "Off Message" podcast for later online broadcast.
January 24
During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with former President Shimon Peres of Israel to wish him a speedy recovery following his recent heart attack.
January 25
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Bethesda, MD, where at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he visited with wounded U.S. servicemembers and their families. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
January 26
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, they met with Senate Minority Leader Harry
M. Reid and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to discuss legislative priorities in advance of the House Democratic Issues Conference later in the week.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in an interview with Jeffrey Goldberg of the Atlantic magazine. Then, in the Situation Room, he met with leaders of his health and national security teams, including Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Thomas R. Frieden, and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease Director Anthony S. Fauci, to discuss the spread of Zika and other mosquito-borne viruses in the Americas as well as steps being taken to protect the
U.S. public and the potential economic and developmental impacts of the Zika virus spreading in the Western Hemisphere. The President emphasized the need to accelerate research efforts to make available better diagnostic tests, develop vaccines and therapeutics, and ensure that all U.S. citizens have information about the Zika virus and steps they can take to better protect themselves from infection.
January 27
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, they met with Secretary of the Treasury Jacob
J. Lew. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with Sen. Bernard Sanders.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, in the Diplomatic Reception Room, he recorded separate "Live From the White House" television interviews with Curt Autry for WWBT in Richmond, VA; Jim Rosenfield for WCAU in Philadelphia, PA; Joyce Garbaciak for WISN in Milwaukee, WI; Deanie Wimmer for
KSL in Salt Lake City, UT; Jim Benemann for KCNC in Denver, CO; David Ono for KABC in Los Angeles, CA; and Allen Martin for KPIX in Oakland, CA, all for later broadcast, to discuss the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the importance of reducing the number of people without health insurance, and the approaching January 31 deadline for enrollment in 2016 marketplace coverage.
January 28
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Situation Room, he met with the National Security Council to discuss the intensification of the U.S. campaign to degrade and destroy the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization, efforts to integrate the military campaign and diplomatic efforts on all possible fronts, including working with international partners to counter ISIL's stated goal of expansion beyond Iraq and Syria, in particular Libya and other countries where ISIL has sought to establish a presence.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a credentialing ceremony for newly appointed Ambassadors to the U.S. Later, he traveled to Baltimore, MD, arriving in the evening.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced that he has nominated Terrence J. Campbell to be a judge on the
U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.
The President announced that he has nominated Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl to serve on the
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
January 29
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter. Later, he had a telephone conversation with President Dilma Vana Rousseff of Brazil to discuss shared concerns over the spread of the Zika virus in the Western Hemisphere, the importance of collaborative efforts to deepen knowledge, advance research, and accelerate work to develop better vaccines and other technologies to control the virus, and the crucial need to prioritize building national, regional, and global capacity to combat infectious disease threats more broadly.
The White House announced that the President will meet with Speaker of the House of Representatives Paul D. Ryan and Senate Majority Leader A. Mitchell McConnell on February 2 to discuss legislative priorities for the congressional session ahead and areas of potential compromise.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President Sergio Mattarella of Italy on February 8.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Springfield, IL, on February 10 to address the Illinois General Assembly.
The President announced his intention to nominate R. David Harden to be Assistant Administrator for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance at the U.S. Agency for International Development.
The President announced his intention to appoint Traci D. Blackmon, Rachel Held Evans, and Adam Hamilton as members of the President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
January 30
In the afternoon, at the home of Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., the President and White House Senior Adviser Valerie B. Jarrett attended the Alfalfa Club luncheon.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Baltimore, MD, on February 3.
February 1
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell.
In the afternoon, in the Vice President's Ceremonial Office at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the President and Vice President Joe Biden met with administration officials and research experts serving on the White House Cancer Moonshot Task Force.
The White House announced that the President will welcome the 2015 National Basketball Association Champion Golden State Warriors on February 4.
The President declared a major disaster in Idaho and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe winter storms from December 16 through 27, 2015.
February 2
In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister David W.D. Cameron of the United Kingdom to discuss the situation in Syria, including international humanitarian support for those displaced by the violence and efforts to alleviate the refugee inflows in Europe, note the ongoing initiative to resolve the political impasse in Libya, and review U.K. negotiations with European Union leaders to reform its membership status. Then, in the Oval Office, he met with Speaker of the House of Representatives Paul D. Ryan and Senate Majority Leader A. Mitchell McConnell to discuss legislative priorities for the congressional session ahead and areas of potential compromise. Vice President Joe Biden also attended.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President had lunch with Speaker Ryan. The White House announced that the President will present the Medal of Honor to Senior
Chief Petty Officer Edward C. Byers, USN, on February 29.
The President declared a major disaster in Washington and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, mudslides, and a tornado from December 1 through 14, 2015.
February 3
In the morning, the President traveled to Catonsville, MD, where at the Islamic Society of Baltimore, he participated in a roundtable discussion with Muslim leaders from around the country.
In the afternoon, in the gymnasium of the Al-Rahmah School on the campus of the Islamic Society of Baltimore, the President visited with students who had gathered to listen to his earlier remarks. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
Later, in Rooms 210 and 212 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, he dropped by a meeting of the White House Rural Council to thank the Council for its work and discuss ways in which to target Federal resources to help rural communities confront the challenges of financial stress, mental health, and the opioid epidemic.
February 4
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with President Juan Manuel Santos Calderon of Colombia. Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., National Security Adviser Susan E. Rice, Deputy Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, and Colombia's Minister of Foreign Relations Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar and Minister of Interior Juan Fernando Cristo Bustos also attended.
During the day, in the Oval Office, the President met with Sens. Charles E. Grassley and Robert W. Goodlatte to discuss criminal justice reform legislation.
The President announced that he has nominated Stephanie A. Finley to be a judge on the
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.
The President announced that he has nominated Claude J. Kelly III to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
The President announced that he has nominated Patrick A. Burke to be a U.S. Marshal for the District of Columbia.
February 5
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Then, he had a telephone conversation with President Xi Jinping of China to coordinate diplomatic efforts in response to North Korea's January 6 nuclear test, reaffirm their commitment to the complete and verifiable denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, reiterate that North Korea's planned ballistic missile test would violate multiple U.N. Security Council resolutions, and emphasize the importance of a strong and united international response. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Sen. Robert P. Casey, Jr., to discuss legislative priorities for the congressional session ahead.
In the afternoon, in the East Room, the President recorded a segment with Stephen T. Colbert for CBS's "Late Show With Stephen Colbert" for later broadcast.
The President declared a major disaster in Arkansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding from December 26, 2015 to January 22, 2016.
The President declared an emergency in Louisiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions in the area affected by flooding from December 28, 2015 through February 1, 2016.
February 7
In the afternoon, in the Blue Room, the President and Mrs. Obama participated in a live pre- Super Bowl 50 interview with Gayle King of the "CBS This Morning" program. Then, in the Oval Office, he continued his interview with Gayle King for later broadcast.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Springfield, IL, on February 10.
February 8
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Then, he had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Justin P.J. Trudeau of Canada to discuss Canada's role in the Global Coalition To Counter ISIL and Canada-
U.S. relations. Later, in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Biden met with President Sergio Mattarella of Italy.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch.
In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with President Park Geun-hye of South Korea to discuss North Korea's recent ballistic missile launch, reiterate South Korea-U.S. solidarity, and emphasize the need for a strong and united international response. He also had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan to discuss North Korea's provocations, Japan-U.S. security cooperation, and the importance of forging a united strong international response to North Korea's actions.
The White House announced that the President will travel to San Jose, CA, on February 11. The White House announced that the President will welcome King Abdullah II of Jordan on
February 24.
February 9
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Biden met with House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Harry M. Reid, Sen. Charles E. Schumer, and Rep. Steven J. Israel to discuss the President's 2017 Federal budget proposal and domestic and national security priorities over the coming months. Later, in the Oval Office, he had a telephone conversation with Head Coach Gary W. Kubiak and team captain and offensive linebacker DeMarcus Ware of the National Football League's Denver Broncos to congratulate them on their team's victory in Super Bowl 50.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Los Angeles, CA, on February
11.
The President declared a major disaster in Texas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State
and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe winter storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding from December 26, 2015 through January 21.
February 10
In the morning, the President traveled to Springfield, IL. Upon arrival, he traveled to the Feed Store restaurant, where he ordered lunch, greeted patrons and staff, and posed in photographs.
In the afternoon, at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, the President and former State Sens.
Kirk W. Dillard, Dennis J. Jacobs, and Lawrence M. Walsh, Jr., participated in an interview with Christi Parsons of the Chicago Tribune and the Los Angeles Times for later broadcast online.
Later, he traveled to San Jose, CA, arriving in the evening.
In the evening, the President traveled to the Sheraton San Jose Hotel in Milpitas, CA, where he remained overnight.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Palm Springs, CA, on February
12.
The President declared a major disaster in Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to supplement
State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe winter storms and flooding from December 26, 2015 through January 5
February 11
In the morning, the President traveled to a private residence in Palo Alto, CA, where he attended a Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee fundraiser.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Atherton, CA. Later, he traveled to Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, CA, where he recorded an interview with Ellen DeGeneres of NBC's "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" for later broadcast. Later, he traveled to Los Angeles, CA.
In the evening, the President traveled to the W Los Angeles-West Beverly Hills hotel, where he remained overnight.
The White House announced that the President will welcome the 2015 Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks on February 18.
The President announced his intention to nominate John B. King, Jr., to be Secretary of Education.
The President announced that he has nominated Abdul K. Kallon to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.
February 12
In the morning, the President traveled to Palm Springs, CA. While en route aboard Air Force One, he toured areas comprising the newly established national monuments in Southern California: Castle Mountains National Monument, Mojave Trails National Monument, and Sand to Snow National Monument. Upon arrival, he traveled to Rancho Mirage, CA, arriving in the afternoon.
In the evening, the President traveled to a private residence in Thunderbird Heights, where he remained overnight.
The President announced his intention to nominate Christine A. Elder to be Ambassador to Liberia.
The President announced his intention to nominate Elizabeth Holzhall Richard to be Ambassador to Lebanon.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ranvir Trehan to be a General Trustee on the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
The President announced his intention to nominate Raymond Bogan to be a U.S. Commissioner to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas.
The President announced his intention to nominate Sharon H. Yuan and Miriam Sapiro to be members of the Panel of Arbitrators of the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes.
February 13
In the morning, the President traveled to Thunderbird Country Club. Then, he returned to a private residence in Thunderbird Heights. Later, he traveled to La Quinta, CA, arriving in the afternoon.
In the afternoon, the President returned to a private residence in Rancho Mirage, CA. Also in the afternoon, he was informed of the death of Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin G. Scalia.
Later in the afternoon, following his remarks at Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa, the President returned to a private residence in Thunderbird Heights, where he remained overnight.
In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Eugene Scalia, son of Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, to pass along his and Mrs. Obama's condolences to the entire Scalia family on the passing of his father. Later, he had a telephone conversation with President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia to discuss the February 11 meeting of the International Syria Support Group and stress the importance of delivering humanitarian aid to besieged areas of Syria in addition to implementing a nationwide cessation of hostilities. In particular, President Obama urged Russia to play a constructive role by ending its air campaign against moderate opposition forces in Syria. They also discussed the situation in Ukraine and the need for separatist forces to fulfill their Minsk agreement obligations, especially adhering to the cease-fire and ensuring full access for the special monitoring mission of the Organization for Security and Co- Operation in Europe in eastern Ukraine.
February 14
In the morning, the President traveled to Thunderbird Country Club. Then, he returned to a private residence in Thunderbird Heights. Later, he traveled to the Porcupine Creek Golf Course.
In the evening, the President returned to a private residence in Thunderbird Heights, where he remained overnight.
February 15
In the morning, the President traveled to Thunderbird Country Club. Then, he returned to a private residence in Thunderbird Heights. Later, he traveled to the Annenberg Retreat atSunnylands Estate.
In the afternoon, the President returned to a private residence in Thunderbird Heights. Later, he traveled to the Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands Estate, where at the Sunnylands Center, he greeted leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
In the evening, the President returned to a private residence in Thunderbird Heights. Then, he traveled to the Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands Estate, where at the Historic House, he hosted a working dinner for ASEAN leaders. Later, he returned to a private residence in Thunderbird Heights, where he remained overnight.
During the day, on the margins of the U.S.-ASEAN Leaders Summit at Sunnylands, the President met with Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung of Vietnam to discuss Vietnam-U.S. relations and note President Obama's acceptance of Vietnam's invitation to visit in May when he travels to Japan for the Group of Seven (G–7) nations summit.
February 16
In the morning, the President traveled to Thunderbird Country Club. Then, he returned to a private residence in Thunderbird Heights. Later, he traveled to the Annenberg Retreat atSunnylands Estate, where, in the Historic House, he attended a second retreat session with leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Then, he participated in a family photograph with ASEAN leaders.
In the afternoon, the President recorded an interview with Lin Xueling of Channel NewsAsia for later broadcast. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.
February 17
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of State John F. Kerry.
In the evening, at the BLT Steak restaurant, the President had dinner with actor Morgan Freeman and Obama Foundation advisers working on plans for siting a Presidential library in Chicago, IL.
The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Obama will attend a public viewing of Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin G. Scalia who will lie in repose in the Great Hall at the U.S. Supreme Court on February 19.
The President announced his intention to appoint Thomas E. Donilon as Chair of the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity.
The President announced his intention to appoint Samuel J. Palmisano as Vice Chair of the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity.
The President declared a major disaster in Alaska and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe storm from December 12 through 15, 2015.
The President declared a major disaster in Oregon and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe winter storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from December 6 through 23, 2015.
February 18
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with members of the family of civil rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr., and showed them the bust newly displayed in the Oval Office in commemoration of Dr. King's legacy.
During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Senate Majority Leader A. Mitchell McConnell, Minority Leader Harry M. Reid, and Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Patrick J. Leahy to discuss his intentions to nominate a Supreme Court Associate Justice.
Also during the day, in the Oval Office, the President and Mrs. Obama met with Virginia McClaurin, a 106-year-old Washington, DC, resident who was at the White House to attend the Black History Month reception in the East Room. The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Obama will travel to Cuba on March 21 and 22 and Argentina on March 23 and 24.
February 19
In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to discuss the situation in Syria and Turkish-U.S. counterterrorism cooperation, in particular the shared goal of degrading and ultimately destroying the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization. The President condemned and offered condolences for the February 17 terrorist attack in Ankara, Turkey, and the February 18 terrorist attack against a Turkish military convoy in Diyarbakir Province, expressed concern about recent Syrian regime advances in northwest Syria, and called for a halt to actions that heighten tensions between Turkey and moderate opposition forces in northern Syria and undermine collective efforts in northern Syria to degrade and defeat ISIL. Also in the morning, he had a telephone conversation with Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles E. Grassley to discuss his intentions to nominate a Supreme Court Associate Justice.
In the afternoon, at the U.S. Supreme Court, the President and Mrs. Obama met with members of Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin G. Scalia's family to extend their personal condolences on behalf of the Nation and express gratitude for Justice Scalia's decades of public
service. Then, in the Great Hall, he and Mrs. Obama attended a public viewing of Justice Scalia who lay in repose until his funeral on February 20.
The President announced his intention to appoint David Benton as a member of the Arctic Research Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the National Advisory Council on Indian Education: Phyliss J. Anderson; Mandy Broaddus; Dahkota Kicking Bear Brown; and Joely Proudfit.
The President announced his intention to appoint Robert O. Carr and Keith T. Parker as members of the National Infrastructure Advisory Council.
February 22
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Also in the morning, he had a telephone conversation with President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia to discuss the situation in Syria, in particular the international diplomatic efforts to establish a cease-fire between the Syrian regime and the armed opposition, and the situation in Ukraine, with President Obama stressing the importance of separatist forces in eastern Ukraine fulfilling their obligations under the Minsk agreements by honoring the cease-fire and permitting the special monitoring mission of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe full access to the conflict area. Later, he had a telephone conversation with Mayor Bobby J. Hopewell of Kalamazoo, MI, City Manager James Ritsema, Deputy City Manager Jeff Chamberlain, Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard C. Fuller III, and Kalamazoo Public Safety Chief Jeffrey Hadley to offer his condolences for the loss of life and injuries in the February 20 shootings and offer any Federal support needed in pursuing their investigation.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, on the South Lawn, he recorded an interview with actor Leonardo DiCaprio for a documentary film on climate change.
The White House released further details on the President's presentation of the Medal of Honor to Senior Chief Petty Officer Edward C. Byers, Jr., USN, on February 29.
February 23
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Situation Room, the President participated in a video conference with Prime Minister David W.D. Cameron of the United Kingdom, President François Hollande of France, and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to discuss the situation in Syria, including international diplomatic efforts to negotiate a cease-fire, and the ongoing refugee and migration crisis in Europe, in particular the importance of the NATO mission and coordination between Greece and Turkey to manage the flow of migrants into Europe. Later, in the Gallatin West Room of the Jefferson, Washington, DC hotel, he attended a Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee roundtable fundraiser. The White House announced that the President will travel to Jacksonville, FL, on February 26.
February 24
In the morning, the President published a guest post titled "A Responsibility I Take Seriously" on SCOTUSblog.com, a Supreme Court of the United States-themed website.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander-in-Chief John A. Biedrzycki and Executive Director Robert E. Wallace. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, Senate President pro tempore and former chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, to discuss his intentions to nominate a Supreme Court Associate Justice.
The President announced his intention to nominate Carla D. Hayden to be Librarian of Congress.
February 25
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Also in the morning, he met with Sen. A. Lamar Alexander, Jr.
In the afternoon, the South Court Auditorium, the President recorded an interview with James Hamblin of the Atlantic magazine's "If Our Bodies Could Talk" video series for later broadcast online. Later, in the Holbrooke Conference Room at the Department of State, he met with the National Security Council.
During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy to discuss Italy-U.S. cooperation in the effort to defeat Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization, strategies to manage the flow of migrants into Europe, and ways to improve the economic situation in Europe.
The White House announced that the President will meet on March 1 with Senate Majority Leader A. Mitchell McConnell, Minority Leader Harry M. Reid, Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles E. Grassley, and Ranking Member Patrick J. Leahy to discuss his intentions to nominate a Supreme Court Associate Justice.
The President announced that he has nominated Donald W. Beatty and Donald C. Coggins, Jr., to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina.
The President announced that he has nominated Lucy Haeran Koh to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
February 26
In the morning, the President traveled to Jacksonville, FL, arriving in the afternoon. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Mayor David K. Kauffman of Hesston, KS, to discuss the shootings in Newton, KS, and Excel Industries in Hesston on February 25, offer his condolences for the loss of life, and extend his gratitude to police officer and other first responders who acted quickly to save lives.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Saft America, Inc., advanced batteries plant, where he toured manufacturing facilities with Saft America, Inc. President Thomas J. Alcide, plant employee Jim Mastronardi, and Rep. Patrick E. Murphy. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced further details on the President's March 1 meeting with Senate Majority Leader A. Mitchell McConnell, Minority Leader Harry M. Reid, Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles E. Grassley, and Ranking Member Patrick J. Leahy to discuss his intentions to nominate a Supreme Court Associate Justice.
The White House announced that the President will welcome the 2015 College Football Playoff National Champion University of Alabama Crimson on March 2.
The White House announced further details on the state visit of Prime Minister Justin P.J. Trudeau of Canada on March 10.
The President declared a major disaster in Georgia and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding from December 22, 2015 through January 13.
February 29
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Cabinet Room, the President participated in an interview with American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland and Maya Rhodan of Time magazine.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Milwaukee, WI, on March 3.
March 1
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with a delegation of scouts from Boy Scouts of America, who presented him with their annual report and discussed their youth development initiatives. Later, also in the Oval Office, they met with Senate Majority Leader A. Mitchell McConnell, Minority Leader Harry M. Reid, Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles E. Grassley, and Ranking Member Patrick J. Leahy to discuss the President's intentions to nominate a Supreme Court Associate Justice.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch.
March 2
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a credentialing ceremony for newly appointed Ambassadors to the U.S.: Pierre Clive Agius of Malta, Elisenda Vives Balmaña of Andorra, Armando Varricchio of Italy, and David B. MacNaughton of Canada. Later, he had a telephone conversation with NASA astronaut Cmdr. Scott J. Kelly to welcome him back to Earth from his record-breaking yearlong mission on the International Space Station, thank him for his service and for sharing his journey with people across the globe through social media, and note his participation in important research, which will help inspire a new generation of young people to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and keep the U.S. a leader in space exploration.
March 3
In the morning, the President traveled to Milwaukee, WI.
In the afternoon, at the Engine Company 3 restaurant, the President had lunch with Mosinee, WI, resident Brent Brown, Springfield, IL, resident Karen George, and Milwaukee, WI, residents Karen and Sharon Szyszko and Susan W. Campbell, who had written to the President about their positive experiences with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher J. Brummer to be a Commissioner on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Susan L. Castaneda to be a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers.
The President announced his intention to nominate Roberto R. Herencia to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation.
The President announced his intention to nominate Brian D. Quintenz to be a Commissioner on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint J. Todd Breasseale as Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security.
The President announced his intention to appoint Abbey Johnston as a member of the Medal of Valor Review Board.
The President announced his intention to appoint Jennifer Sheehy as a member of the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled.
March 4
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Situation Room, he participated in a video conference with President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai and Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah of Afghanistan to congratulate them on the National Unity Government's recent progress in naming candidates for cabinet positions and new leadership of the High Peace Council, and note the Afghan Government's ongoing commitment to reform and accountability measures and efforts to deepen regional cooperation and advance the reconciliation process with the Taliban, and commend Afghan security forces for their bravery and sacrifices in improving stability and security.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of State John F. Kerry. He also had a meeting with senior staff to discuss his intentions to nominate an Associate Justice for the U.S. Supreme Court.
The President declared a major disaster in the District of Columbia and ordered Federal aid to supplement the District's recovery efforts in the area affected by a snowstorm on January 22 and 23.
The President declared a major disaster in Maryland and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm and snowstorm on January 22 and 23.
March 7
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President declared a major disaster in Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement commonwealth, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm and snowstorm from January 22 through 23.
March 8
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the East Room, the President met with student delegates from the 54th Annual U.S. Senate Youth Program and participated in a group photograph. Then, in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Austin, TX, on March 11. The White House announced that the President will travel to Dallas, TX, on March 11 and
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March 9
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Map Room, the President recorded an interview with Juan Carlos López of CNN en Español for later broadcast. Then, in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of the Treasury Jacob J. Lew.
March 10
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with Prime Minister Justin P.J. Trudeau of Canada. National Security Adviser Susan E. Rice, U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman, Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. David MacNaughton, Minister of Foreign Affairs Stephane Dion, Minister of National Defense Harjit Singh Sajjan, and Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna also attended.
In the evening, on the North Portico, the President and Mrs. Obama, greeted Prime Minister Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau, followed by an official photograph on the Grand Foyer Staircase.
March 11
In the morning, the President traveled to Austin, TX, arriving in the afternoon.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Torchy's Tacos restaurant, where, with Mayor Stephen I. Adler of Austin, TX, he purchased lunch and greeted staff. Later, he traveled to the Joe
R. and Teresa Lozana Long Center for Performing Arts, where, in the AT&T Room, he met with entrepreneurs, filmmakers, organizers, and technology industry leaders to discuss efforts to counter the recruitment and messaging of violent extremist groups through media.
In the evening, the President traveled to Dallas, TX. Upon arrival, he traveled to the Dallas Sheraton Hotel, where he remained overnight.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Enda Kenny of Ireland on March 15.
March 12
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
March 13
The declared a major disaster in Louisiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding beginning on March 8 and continuing.
March 14
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, following his remarks at the Global Chiefs of Mission Conference at the Department of State, in a diplomatic reception room, he met with Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian, who was released from detention in Iran in January, and his wife Yeganeh Salehi. National Security Adviser Susan E. Rice and Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition To Counter ISIL Brett H. McGurk also attended.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Then, in the Oval Office, he met with lawmakers and stakeholders who supported the effort to designate three new national monuments in the California desert: Castle Mountains National Monument, Mojave Trails National Monument, and Sand to Snow National Monument.
Later in the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President participated in an interview with Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of the Broadway musical "Hamilton." Then, in the Rose Garden, he recorded a video in which he held cue cards while Mr. Miranda performed a free-style
rap about his visit to the White House for later broadcast online. Later, he had a telephone conversation with President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia to discuss the situation and Syria, including implementation of the cessation of hostilities between the Syrian regime and the armed opposition and President Putin's announcement of a partial withdrawal of Russian forces from Syria, the need for regime forces to allow access for the delivery of humanitarian assistance, and additional efforts to encourage a political transition in Syria. They also discussed the situation in Ukraine, with President Obama emphasizing the need for combined Russian-separatist forces to implement the cease-fire in eastern Ukraine and allow Organization for Security and Co- operation in Europe monitors access to separatist-controlled areas, including the Russia-Ukraine border.
March 15
In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President dropped by a meeting between Vice President Joe Biden, First Minister Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minister J. Martin P. McGuinness of Northern Ireland and former Sen. Gary W. Hart, who has served as Secretary of State John F. Kerry's Personal Representative for Northern Ireland. He and Vice President Biden congratulated the First Minister on her election to office in January and commended both leaders progress in the Northern Ireland peace process, specifically the successful conclusion of the Stormont House Agreement in December 2014 and the Fresh Start Agreement in November 2015. Later, in the Map Room, he recorded an interview with Andy Katz and Rebecca Lobo of ESPN for later broadcast.
The President announced that he has nominated Rebecca Ross Haywood to be a judge on the
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
The President announced that he has nominated Walter D. Counts III to be a judge on the
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.
The President announced that he has nominated E. Scott Frost,James W. Hendrix and Irma Carrillo Ramirez to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
The President announced that he has nominated Karen Gren Scholer to be a judge on the
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
The President announced that he has nominated Kathleen Marie Sweet to be a judge on the
U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York.
The President announced that he has nominated Danny C. Reeves to be a judge on the U.S. Sentencing Commission.
The President declared a major disaster in New Jersey and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm and snowstorm from January 22 through 24.
March 16
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President met with Cuban American leaders, including civil society advocates, faith leaders, and representatives from the private sector, in advance of his trip to Cuba, to discuss the recent regulatory changes made by the Departments of the Treasury and Commerce and the impact those changes would have on the ability of U.S. citizens to travel to Cuba and engage directly with the Cuban people and reiterate his intentions to meet with Cuban Government officials, entrepreneurs, and members of civil society while in Havana. Later, in the Diplomatic Reception Room, he listened to and visited with a women's
choir from Spelman College, who were visiting the White House for a celebration of Women's History Month.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Saudi Arabia on April 21, that he will then travel to the United Kingdom, and that he will conclude his travel by visiting Germany, as previously announced.
The President declared a major disaster in Delaware and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by the severe winter storm and flooding on January 22 and 23.
March 17
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he recorded an interview with Nina Totenberg of NPR for later broadcast.
The President announced his intention to nominate Anne Hall to be Ambassador to Lithuania.
The President announced his intention to nominate James X. Dempsey to be member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate Doug Wilson to be member of the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy.
The President announced his intention to nominate Almo J. Carter and Larry T. Glenn to be Commissioners United States Parole Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffrey A. Rosen to be a Governor on the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service.
The President announced his intention to appoint Ilona R. Cohen and Geovette E. Washington as a members of the Council of the Administrative Conference of the United States.
The President announced that he has nominated Lisabeth Tabor Hughes to be a judge on the
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
March 18
In the afternoon, the President recorded a telephone sketch with Cuban comedian Luis "Pánfilo" Silva, ahead of the President's trip to Cuba, for later broadcast. Later, in the Blue Room, he recorded a video message on the observance of Nowruz for later broadcast online.
During the day, the President was briefed by Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser Lisa O. Monaco on the arrest in Brussels, Belgium, of Salah Abdeslam, the sole surviving suspected accomplice in the terrorist attacks in Paris, France, on November 13, 2015.
Also during the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Prime Minister Charles Yvon Michel of Belgium and President François Hollande of France to congratulate them on the arrest of Salah Abdeslam in Brussels, commend the work of Belgian security services and close cooperation between Belgian and French law enforcement authorities, and reiterated that the United States stands together with Belgium and France in the fight against terrorism and joint efforts to degrade and destroying the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization.
The White House announced that the President welcome the leaders of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden for a U.S.-Nordic Leaders Summit on May 13.
March 19
The President declared a major disaster in Texas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on March 7 and continuing.
March 20
In the afternoon, the President, Mrs. Obama, their daughters Malia andSasha, and his mother-in-law Marian Robinson traveled to Havana, Cuba. Also aboard Air Force One were Rachel and Sharon Robinson, wife and daughter of the late Major League Baseball player Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson. Upon arrival, they traveled to the Meliá Habana hotel.
In the evening, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to the Old Havana historical district, where they toured Plaza de Armas square, greeted locals, visited monuments, made stops at the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception and the Museum of the City of Havana, and had dinner at San Cristóbal restaurant. While at the Cathedral, he met with Cardinal Jaime Lucas Ortega y Alamino of Havana and recorded an interview with David Muir of ABC's "World News Tonight With David Muir" program for later broadcast. Later, they traveled to the Chief of Mission's residence, where they remained overnight.
March 21
In the morning, the President traveled to the Plaza de la Revolución, where he participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the memorial of José Martí, toured the memorial, and signed the guest book. Later, he traveled to the Palace of the Revolution, he participated in a welcoming ceremony and photographic opportunity with President Raúl Castro Ruz of Cuba.
In the afternoon, at the Palace of the Revolution, the President met with President Castro. Then, they had an expanded bilateral meeting that included several Cabinet officials and senior advisers from both countries. Then, he traveled to La Cervecería restaurant, he recorded a second interview with David Muir of ABC's "World News Tonight With David Muir" program for later broadcast. Then, also at La Cervecería, he recorded a sketch with Cuban comedians Luis "Pánfilo" Silva, Mario "Chequera" Sardiñas, and Andy "Fecundo" Vásquez. Later, he returned to the Chief of Mission's residence.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to the Palace of the Revolution, where they attended a state dinner with President Raúl Castro Ruz of Cuba. Later, they returned to the Chief of Mission's residence, where they remained overnight.
March 22
In the morning, the President was briefed on the explosions in Brussels, Belgium. He also had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Charles Yvon Michel of Belgium to offer his condolences on the terrorist attacks in Brussels and reaffirm U.S. support, assistance, and commitment to defeating terrorism. Later, he traveled to the Gran Teatro de la Habana Alicia Alonso. Later, he traveled to the U.S. Embassy, where, in the Eagle Snack Bar, he met with Cuban dissidents and civil society leaders.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Estadio Latinoamericano, where, joined by Mrs. Obama, his daughters Malia and Sasha, his mother-in-law Marian Robinson, and President Raúl Castro Ruz of Cuba, he attended a Major League Baseball exhibition game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cuban national team. While at the stadium, he also visited with Rachel and Sharon Robinson, wife and daughter of the late Major League Baseball player Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson and former New York Yankees shortstop Derek S. Jeter and participated in a
live interview with Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez, and Doug Glanville of ESPN. Before the game began, he greeted members of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Later in the afternoon, the President, Mrs. Obama, their daughters Malia and Sasha, and his mother-in-law Marian Robinson traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina, arriving the following morning.
March 23
Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the President, Mrs. Obama, their daughters Malia and Sasha, and his mother-in-law Marian Robinson traveled to the Chief of Mission's residence. Later, he traveled to the Casa Rosada, where, in the Salon Blanca, he was greeted by President Mauricio Macri of Argentina, followed by an expanded bilateral meeting. U.S. National Security Adviser Susan E. Rice, Deputy National Security Adviser for Strategic Communications Benjamin J. Rhodes, and Ambassador to Argentina Noah B. Mamet and other advisers from both countries also attended.
In the afternoon, in the President's Office at the Casa Rosada, the President had a restricted bilateral meeting with President Macri. Later, he traveled to the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral, where he visited with Cardinal Mario Aurielio Poli of Buenos Aires, Minister of Foreign Relations, International Trade, and Culture Susana Malcorra, Apostolic Nuncio to Argentina Archbishop Emil Paul Tscherrig, and other clergy, participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the tomb of José de San Martín, and viewed a memorial to the Holocaust. Later, he traveled to the Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center, where he visited with U.S. Embassy personnel and their families.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Usina del Arte. Later, he returned to the Chief of Mission's residence.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to the Néstor Kirchner Cultural Centre, where they were greeted by President Mauricio Macri of Argentina and his wife Juliana Awada. Later, they returned to the Chief of Mission's residence, where they remained overnight.
The President declared a major disaster in Pennsylvania and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm and snowstorm on January 22 and 23.
March 24
In the morning, the President traveled to the Parque de la Memoria, a memorial dedicated the victims of the 1976–83 military regime, where he viewed monuments with President Mauricio Macri of Argentina. Later, he returned to the Chief of Mission's residence.
In the afternoon, the President, Mrs. Obama, their daughters Malia and Sasha, and his mother-in-law Marian Robinson traveled to San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina, where, at the Parque Llao Llao, they hiked along the Villa Tacul Trail. Then, also at the Parque Llao Llao, he, Mrs. Obama, and Malia toured Nahuel Huapi Lake aboard the Modesta Victoria with guide Manuel Echeverria.
In the evening, at the Llao Llao Hotel and Resort, the President, Mrs. Obama, their daughters Malia and Sasha, and Mrs. Robinson had dinner. While at the Llao Llao Hotel and Resort, he and Mrs. Obama met with President Mauricio Macri of Argentina and his wife Juliana Awada. Later, they returned to Washington, DC, arriving the following morning.
During the day, the President was received a briefing by telephone from Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser Lisa O. Monaco on the ongoing investigation of the terrorist attacks in Brussels, Belgium.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President Xi Jinping of China on March 31.
March 25
The White House announced that the annual Easter Egg Roll will take place on March 28. The White House announced that the President will travel to Atlanta, GA, on March 29.
The White House announced that the President will welcome North Atlantic Treaty Organization Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to the White House on April 4.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of Faustin Archange Touadéra as President of the Central African Republic in Bangui, Central African Republic, on March 30: Samantha Power (head of delegation); Jeffrey Hawkins; Karen Bass; Isobel Coleman; Raymond E. Mabus, Jr.; Linda Etim; David M. Rodriguez; and D. Bruce Wharton.
The President announced his intention to appoint Dori Henry as Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Labor.
The President announced his intention to appoint Robin L. Diamonte as a member of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
The President declared a major disaster in Mississippi and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding beginning on March 9 and continuing.
March 27
In the morning, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha attended an Easter Sunday service at the Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, VA. Later, they returned to Washington, DC.
In the afternoon, the President had separate telephone conversations with the parents of Justin and Stephanie Shults, U.S. citizens who were killed in the terrorist attacks in Brussels, Belgium, on March 22, to offer his condolences for their deaths.
March 28
In the morning, on the South Lawn, the President and Mrs. Obama participated in the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. Later, also on the South Lawn, he read "Where the Wild Things Are" to children participating in the Easter Egg Roll. Then, on the White House Basketball Court, he visited briefly with former National Basketball Association player Shaquille R. O'Neal, who was at the White House for a Junior NBA event. Also in the morning, in the Blue Room, he and Mrs. Obama met with Kameria Chayten, a first grader from Birmingham, AL, who had written a letter to the President asking for the chance to meet him before the end of his term, and her family.
In the afternoon, in the Situation Room, the President met with members of his counterterrorism and homeland security team to discuss efforts to combat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization following the March 22 terrorist attacks in Brussels, Belgium. The President was briefed on the absence of specific, credible intelligence of any plot to conduct similar attacks in the U.S., expanded information sharing with international partners, and ongoing efforts to disrupt external plots emanating from ISIL-controlled territory and address ISIL's use of the Internet to recruit followers and encourage attacks in the U.S.
The White House announced that the President will meet with President Park Geun-hye of South Korea and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan on the margins of the Nuclear Security Summit on March 31.
March 29
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Atlanta, GA, arriving in the afternoon.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
March 30
In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan to offer his condolences for the March 27 terrorist attack in Lahore, express his understanding of Prime Minister Sharif's decision to cancel his visit to the U.S. in the wake of the attack, and reiterate his commitment to Pakistan-U.S. counterterrorism cooperation. Then, in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he met with Ramona Brant, Norman Brown, and Angie Jenkins, who received commutations from President Obama; Phillip A. Emmert and Michael D. Short, who received commutations from former President George W. Bush; and Serena D. Nunn and Kemba Smith, who received commutations from former President William J. Clinton.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of State John F. Kerry.
March 31
In the evening, in the East Room, the President hosted a working dinner with heads of delegations attending the Nuclear Security Summit. Vice President Joe Biden also attended. On the margins of the dinner, he met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to discuss Turkey-U.S. cooperation on regional security, counterterrorism, and migration and extend condolences on behalf of the American people for those killed and injured in the terrorist attack in Diyarbakir, Turkey, earlier in the day.
The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of Mahamadou Issoufou as President of Niger in Niamey, Niger, on April 2: David M. Rodriguez (head of delegation); Eunice S. Reddick; Bisa Williams; and Kyeh Kim.
April 1
In the afternoon, in Halls D and E of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the President participated in a family photograph followed by a working lunch with leaders attending the Nuclear Security Summit.
April 4
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, in the East Room, he hosted a reception for Greek Independence Day. Vice President Biden also attended.
The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of Patrice Talon as President Benin in Porto- Novo, Benin, on April 6: D. Bruce Wharton (head of delegation); Lucy Tamlyn; and Kyeh Kim.
April 5
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter.
In the evening, in the Map Room, the President and Mrs. Obama recorded a promotional video with competitors in the Invictus Games for later broadcast. Later, in the Blue Room, he hosted a dinner for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, combatant commanders, and their spouses. Vice President Joe Biden and Mrs. Obama also attended.
The President announced that he has nominated David C. Nye to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho.
April 6
In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with President Htin Kyaw of Burma and Member of Parliament and National League for Democracy Leader Aung San Suu Kyi to offer his congratulations on the recent Presidential Inauguration and historic democratic transfer of power to a civilian-led Government that reflects the will of the people and underscore the commitment of the United States in supporting the people and Government of Burma as they work to achieve a more inclusive, peaceful, and prosperous future. Later, in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Head Coach Jay Wright of Villanova University men's basketball team congratulate him on his team's victory in the NCAA Men's College Basketball National Championship.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Chicago, IL, on April 7.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Los Angeles, CA, on April 7 and April 8.
The White House announced that the President will travel to San Francisco, CA, on April 8.
April 7
In the afternoon, the President and his daughter Malia traveled to Chicago, IL. Upon arrival, he traveled to the University of Chicago Law School, where he dropped by the D'Angelo Law Library reading room and briefly addressed students who had gathered to watch a live video feed of his formal remarks in Harold J. Green Law Lounge. Later, following his remarks at the University of Chicago Law School, the President recorded an interview with Chris Wallace of FOX News's "Fox News Sunday" program for later broadcast.
Later in the afternoon, the President and his daughter Malia traveled to Los Angeles, CA, arriving in the evening.
In the evening, the President and his daughter Malia traveled to Santa Monica, CA. Later, they traveled to the W Los Angeles-West Beverly Hills hotel in Los Angeles, where they remained overnight.
The White House announced that the President will host the sixth and final White House Science Fair of his administration on April 13.
The President announced his intention to nominate Dimitri E. Kusnezov to be Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs at the National Nuclear Security Administration.
The President announced his intention to nominate Matthew Lehrich to be Assistant Secretary for Communications and Outreach at the Department of Education.
The President announced his intention to nominate Amy McIntosh to be Assistant Secretary for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development at the Department of Education.
The President announced his intention to nominate Antonia Whalen to be Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education at the Department of Education.
April 8
In the morning, the President and his daughter Malia traveled to a private residence, where he attended a Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee roundtable fundraiser.
In the afternoon, the President and his daughter Malia traveled to San Francisco, CA. Upon arrival at San Francisco International Airport, he visited with supporters. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Jackie Speier also attended. Then, they traveled to the InterContinental San Francisco hotel. Later, he traveled to a private residence, where he participated in a Democratic National Committee roundtable fundraiser.
In the evening, the President returned to InterContinental San Francisco, where he remained overnight.
The White House announced that the President will meet with his National Security Council at Central Intelligence Agency headquarters in Fairfax, VA, on April 13.
The President announced his intention to appoint Stephen W. Preston and Wendy R. Sherman as members of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board.
The President announced his intention to appoint Nancy E. Brune and Beatriz Rendón as members of the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics.
April 9
In the afternoon, the President and his daughter Malia returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.
April 11
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Federal Reserve Chair Janet L. Yellen to discuss the national economy and implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Vice President Biden also attended.
During the day, in the Oval Office, the President had a telephone conversation with Head Coach Geno Auriemma of the University of Connecticut women's basketball team to congratulate him on his team's victory in the NCAA championship game.
April 12
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, he viewed exhibits on display at the newly established Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument.
April 13
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Then, on the State Floor, he viewed projects on exhibit for the White House Science Fair and visited with student participants. Later, he traveled to Langley, VA.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity: Keith B. Alexander; Annie I. Antón; Ajaypal S. Banga; Steven R. Chabinsky; Patrick D. Gallagher; Peter Lee; Herbert S. Lin; Heather
H. Murren; Joe Sullivan; and Maggie Wilderotter.
April 14
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President dropped by a meeting between Vice President Biden and Prime Minister Edi Rama of Albania to discuss Albania-U.S. relations, regional security, counterterrorism efforts, and Albania's efforts to advance European integration. Later, also in the Roosevelt Room, he recorded an interview with Nicole Sinclair of Yahoo!
Finance for online broadcast on April 15.
The President announced his intention to nominate Susan Beard to be Inspector General at the Department of Energy.
The President announced his intention to nominate Susan S. Gibson to be Inspector General at the National Reconnaissance Office.
The President announced his intention to nominate Mary B. Leonard to be U.S. Representative to the African Union, with the rank of Ambassador.
The President announced his intention to nominate Lawrence R. Silverman to be Ambassador to Kuwait.
The President announced his intention to appoint Rosemary Freitas Williams as Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The President announced his intention to appoint Jordan Goodman and Howard Konar as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council.
The President announced that he has nominated the following individuals to serve as judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington: Beth M. Andrus; J. Michael Diaz; and Kathleen M. O'Sullivan.
April 15
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Diplomatic Reception Room, the President met with various hip hop and R&B artists to discuss criminal justice reform and the White House "My Brother's Keeper" initiative. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with J Street Chairman of the Board Morton H. Halperin and Chief of Staff Daniel Kalik, J Street U Director Sarah Turbow, and J Street U national board and staff members.
April 18
In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia to discuss the status of the cessation of hostilities in Syria between the Syrian regime and the armed opposition, stress the importance of pressing the Syrian regime
to halt its offensive attacks against the opposition, and underscore the commitment to ensuring humanitarian access to all besieged areas. They also discussed the situation in Ukraine, with President Obama urging President Putin to take steps to end the increase in fighting in eastern Ukraine and stressing the importance of moving forward with full implementation of the Minsk agreements.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President visited with the 2016 winners of the White House News Photographers Association (WHNPA) Eyes on History contest, including WHNPA's 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Rodney Batten of NBC News. Later, in the Blue Room, the President recorded an interview with Charlie Rose of the "CBS This Morning" program for later broadcast in installments on various CBS programs and in full on PBS's "The Week" program.
During the day, the President received a briefing from his senior staff on the status of arguments made by U.S. Solicitor General Donald B. Verrilli, Jr., in the Supreme Court case United States v. Texas, No. 15–674 concerning the administration's efforts to shield undocumented immigrants from deportation and allow them to work legally.
The White House announced additional details concerning the President and Mrs. Obama's travel to the United Kingdom on April 22.
April 19
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, arriving the following morning.
During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Rafael Correa Delgado of Ecuador to convey his condolences on behalf of the American people for the loss of life caused by the April 16 earthquake and discuss U.S. assistance in support Ecuador's recovery effort.
The President announced his intention to nominate Geeta Pasi to be Ambassador to Chad.
The President announced his intention to nominate David V. Brewer and Gayle A. Nachtigal to be members of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the National Infrastructure Advisory Council: Jan Allman; Georges C. Benjamin; Jesse F. "Jeff" Bingaman, Jr.; and Ben Fowke.
The President announced his intention to appoint Chris Young as a member of the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee.
The President announced his intention to appoint Gary Gilbert and David A. Score as members of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
The President made additional disaster assistance available by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken by the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska and Iowa as a result of flooding from May 24 through August 1, 2011.
The President made additional disaster assistance available by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken by the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska and Iowa as a result of flooding from May 25 through August 1, 2011.
April 20
In the morning, the President traveled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, arriving in the afternoon.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Erga Palace, where he met with King Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia to discuss Saudi Arabia-U.S. relations, thank Saudi Arabia for hosting the April 21 U.S.-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit, underscore the importance of accelerating the campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization, and review developments in various regional conflicts, including Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, and the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. U.S. National Security Adviser Susan E. Rice, Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, Director of Central Intelligence John O. Brennan, Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Joseph W. Westphal, Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser Lisa O. Monaco, and other senior advisers; and Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Bin Nayif bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Minister of Defense Muhammad Bin Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs Adil al-Ahmad al- Jubayr, and other senior officials of Saudi Arabia also attended.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to the Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, hotel.
In the evening, in Suite 808 at the Ritz-Carleton hotel, the President met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces to discuss the April 21 U.S.-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit as an important opportunity for the United States and its Gulf partners to strengthen cooperation against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization and in other regional conflicts, including Yemen and Libya, review challenges posed by Iran's destabilizing activities in the region, and reiterate the importance of stabilizing areas of Iraq liberated from ISIL. Later, in Meeting Rooms A and B of the Ritz-Carleton, he visited with U.S. Embassy personnel and their families. He remained overnight at the Ritz-Carleton.
The White House announced additional details concerning the President's travel to Hannover, Germany, on April 25.
April 21
In the morning, the President traveled to Diriyah Palace, where, in the First Floor Foyer, he participated in a family photograph with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders. Then, also at the Diriyah Palace, in the Conference Hall, he attended the first session of the U.S.-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit. U.S. National Security Adviser Susan E. Rice, Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, Secretary of State John F. Kerry, and Deputy National Security Adviser for Strategic Communications Benjamin J. Rhodes also attended.
Also in the morning, upon arrival at the Diriyah Palace, the President met with Amir Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah of Kuwait to discuss Kuwait-U.S. cooperation in the region, the importance of Gulf support in stabilizing areas of Iraq liberated from Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization, challenges posed by Iran's destabilizing activities in the region, and Kuwait's role as a leader in delivering humanitarian assistance to Syrian refugees. He also met with Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar to discuss the role of Qatar and Gulf Cooperation Council in address conflicts in Syria, Yemen, and Libya, including diplomatic efforts to advance a political resolution in all three countries, and Qatar's counterterrorism efforts, primarily in disabling terrorist finance channels.
In the afternoon, in Dining Hall 2 at the Diriyah Palace, the President attended the second session of the U.S.-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit, along with a working lunch. Then, in Conference Hall 1, he attended a third session of the U.S.-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit. Later, he traveled to London, England, arriving in the evening.
In the evening, upon arrival in London, England, the President traveled to Winfield House, the residence of the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, where he remained overnight.
The President announced his intention to nominate Peg Gustafson to be Inspector General of the Department of Commerce.
The President announced his intention to nominate Annette Evans Smith to be a member of the National Council on the Arts.
April 22
In the morning, at the Grosvenor House hotel, the President visited with U.S. Embassy personnel and their families. Then, he returned to Winfield House.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Windsor, England, where in the Private Dining Room at Windsor Castle, they had lunch with Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, of the United Kingdom. Later, they returned to Winfield House in London, England. Then, he traveled to 10 Downing Street, where he met with Prime Minister David W.D. Cameron of the United Kingdom.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London. Later, he returned to Winfield House.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Kensington Palace, where they had dinner with Duke William and Duchess Catherine of Cambridge and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. Later, they returned to Winfield House in London, where they remained overnight.
The White House announced that the President will welcome the U.S. Naval Academy football team to the White House to present them with the 2015 Commander in Chief's Trophy on April 27.
April 23
In the morning, the President traveled the Globe Theatre, where he toured the facility with Director of Education Patrick Spottiswoode and viewed a brief musical and dramatic performance, including excerpts from "Hamlet," in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. Later, he traveled to Royal Cultural Halls.
In the afternoon, in the Library Reading Room at Royal Horticultural Halls, the President recorded an interview with Huw Edwards of BBC News for later broadcast. Then, in Lindley Hall, he met with Labour Party Leader Jeremy B. Corbyn of the United Kingdom to congratulate him on his election as Leader and discuss the impact of globalization on workers, economic inequality, and continuation of the United Kingdom's membership in the European Union. Later, he traveled to Watford, where, at the Grove golf course, he played a round of golf with Prime Minister David W.D. Cameron of the United Kingdom, White House Trip Director Marvin D. Nicholson, Jr., and Special Assistant to the President and Principal Travel Aide Joseph B. Paulsen.
In the evening, the President returned to Winfield House in London, where he remained overnight.
April 24
In the morning, the President traveled to Hannover, Germany, arriving in the afternoon. In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Seefugium hotel. Later, he traveled to the
Schloss Herrenhausen, where he participated in an official arrival ceremony in the Courtyard of
Honor and Gardens, followed by meetings with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany in the
Rooftop Pavilion Room. Later, he traveled to the Hannover Congress Centrum, arriving in the evening.
In the evening, the President traveled to the Schloss Herrenhausen, where, in the Ballroom, he attended a dinner with Chancellor Merkel and German and U.S. business leaders. Later, he returned to the Seefugium hotel, where he remained overnight.
April 25
In the morning, the President traveled to the Hannover Messe Fairgrounds, where he toured the Hannover Messe Trade Fair with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Schloss Herrenhausen, where, in Gallery Hall, he recorded an interview with Charlie Rose of PBS's "Charlie Rose" program for later broadcast. Then, in the Ballroom, he met with Chancellor Merkel, President François Hollande of France, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy, and Prime Minister David W.D. Cameron of the United Kingdom to discuss efforts to address the ongoing refugee and migration crisis in Europe, the situations in Syria, Libya, and Ukraine, coalition efforts to combat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization, and the importance of concluding the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.
The White House announced that the President will honor the 2016 National and State Teachers of the Year on May 3.
The President declared a major disaster in Texas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding from April 17 through 24.
April 27
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Vice President's Office, Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, and Oval Office, he recorded a video with Vice President Biden and White House staffers for the President's remarks at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on April 30.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Flint, MI, on May 4. The President declared a disaster under the Compact of Free Association between the
Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Marshall Islands, as amended, due to ongoing severe drought.
April 28
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Situation Room, East Colonnade, and State Floor, the President recorded an interview with Peter Bergen of CNN for later broadcast.
In the evening, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President and Mrs. Obama hosted a Seder to mark the beginning of Passover.
The President announced his intention to nominate Angela L. Kokosko Ripley to be a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers.
The President announced his intention to nominate Gail H. Marcus to be a member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate Kathleen M. Marshall to be a member of the Election Assistance Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Leslie Greene Bowman and George Sanchez to be members of the National Council on the Humanities.
The President announced his intention to nominate Kent Y. Hirozawa to be a member of the National Labor Relations Board.
The President announced his intention to appoint Emanuel Chirico as a member of the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations.
The President announced that he has nominated Patricia D. Barksdale and William F. Jung to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
The President announced that he has nominated Todd E. Edelman and Florence Y. Pan to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
The President announced that he has nominated Philip R. Lammens to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida.
The President announced that he has nominated Regina M. Rodriguez to be a judge on the
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.
The President announced that he has nominated Patricia A. Timmons-Goodson to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
The President announced that he has nominated Anne R. Traum to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada.
April 29
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Family Theater, he recorded a video with former Speaker of the House of Representatives John
A. Boehner and White House staffers for use in the President's remarks at the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner on April 30. Then, in the Roosevelt Room, he recorded a video message on the occasion of Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Willie H. Mays, Jr.'s 85th birthday. Later, in the Oval Office, he recorded an additional video segment with Mrs. Obama for his WHCA dinner remarks.
In the afternoon, in the East Room, the President met with departing White House interns and participated in a question-and-answer session. Later, in the Private Dining Room, he participated in an interview with Philip Galanes of the New York Times and actor Brian Cranston for later publication as part of the newspaper's "Table for Three" series.
The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Flint, MI, on May 4.
May 1
In the morning, the President and Mrs. Obama met with Obama Foundation advisers to review architecture and design proposals for siting a Presidential library in Chicago, IL.
May 2
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Diplomatic Reception Room, the President recorded separate "Live From the White House" interviews with local television anchors: Steve Karlin of KCCI in Des Moines, IA; Josh McElveen of WMUR in Manchester, NH; Cammy Dierking of WKRC in Cincinnati, OH; Kathy Mykleby of WISN in Milwaukee, WI; Kari Lake of KSAZ in Phoenix, AZ; and Phil Witt of WDAF in Kansas City, MO.
The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Flint, MI, on May 4.
May 3
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Biden met with Secretary of State John F. Kerry. Then, in the Blue Room, he met with National Teacher of the Year award recipient Johana Hayes and one of her students, Lynadia Whiting.
During the day, the President was briefed on the death of U.S. Navy Seal Charles H. Keating IV in Teleskof, Iraq.
May 4
In the morning, the President traveled to Flint, MI.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Northwestern High School, where, in the library, he participated in a roundtable discussion with Flint residents and community leaders: Carol Weber, Jaslyn Morris, Harold Harrington, Nicholas Custer, Mona Hanna-Attisha, Rigel J. Dawson, Tyrone Wooten, Nicole Spears, and Rick Vasquez. Then, also at Northwestern High School, he visited with 8-year-old Amariyanna Copeny, also known as "Little Miss Flint," who had written him a letter about her concerns regarding the contaminated tap water in Flint, MI.
Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. The White House announced that the President will deliver the commencement address at
Howard University on May 7.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Ottawa, Canada, on June 29.
May 5
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Then, he had a telephone conversation with President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico to congratulate him on the "everyday justice" reform package submitted to Mexico's Congress, review joint efforts to address irregular migration from Central America, and pledge Mexico-U.S. collaboration to reduce the production and consumption of heroin. Later, in the East Room, he visited with recipients of the 2013 Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers and participated in a photographic opportunity.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, in the Diplomatic Reception Room, they met with 6-year-old immigration reform activist Sophie Cruz, who was at the White House for the Cinco de Mayo reception.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Joint Base Andrews, MD. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President will welcome the NCAA Champion University of Connecticut women's basketball team to the White House on May 10.
The White House announced that the President will host the President Sauli Niinisto of Finland, Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway, Prime Minister Stefan Löfven Sweden, Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen Denmark, and Prime Minister Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson Iceland at the White House for a U.S.-Nordic Leaders Summit on May 13.
The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the opening ceremony of the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, FL, on May 8: Michelle Obama (head of delegation); Precious Goodson; Elizabeth H. Dole; Centra "Ce-Ce" Mazyck; Bill Rausch; Dylan Tête; and Barbara Van Dahlen.
The President announced his intention to appoint Henry C. Eickelberg as a member of the Advisory Committee to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
The President announced his intention to appoint Sachin Dev Pavithran and Shelley Siegel as member of the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board.
The President announced his intention to appoint Wayne A.I. Frederick and Janice Bryant Howroyd as members of the President's Board of Advisers on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
May 6
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President reviewed edits to his Howard University commencement address planned for May 7. Later, he met with Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter.
The President declared a major disaster in Arkansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding from March 8 through 13.
May 7
In the morning, the President traveled to Howard University, accompanied by Atlantic magazine's national correspondent Ta-Nehisi P. Coates.
May 9
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the East Room, he and Vice President Biden, joined by Sen. Orrin
G. Hatch, met with members of the 1983 NCAA Champion North Carolina State University men's basketball team. Then, he participated in a photographic opportunity and was presented with a team jersey.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a telephone interview with Editor in Chief Dan Corey of the Rutgers University Daily Targum for later publication and online broadcast.
May 10
In the morning, in the Situation Room, the President met with the National Security Council to discuss efforts to combat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Vietnam and Japan from May 21 through May 28.
The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the closing ceremony of the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, FL, on May 12, joined by Vice President Joe Biden: Jill T. Biden (head of delegation); Betty Easley; Noah Galloway; William McNulty; and Brad Snyder.
The President announced his intention to nominate Blair Anderson to be Under Secretary for Policy at the Department of Transportation.
The President announced his intention to nominate Carol Z. Perez to be Ambassador to Chile.
The President announced his intention to nominate J. Patricia Wilson Smoot to be a Commissioner on the U.S. Parole Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Robert M. Tobias to be a member of the Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board.
May 11
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of the Treasury Jacob
J. Lew. Later, also in the Oval Office, he had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Malcolm B. Turnbull of Australia to discuss maritime issues, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the Paris Agreement on climate change, the international steel market, and efforts to combat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization.
The White House announced that the President will travel to New Brunswick, NJ, on May
15.
May 12
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher E. O'Connor to be Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The President announced his intention to appoint Tamara L. Lundgren and Inge G. Thulin as members of the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships: Naseem Kourosh; Barbara Satin; and Manjit Singh.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Jack Martin Brandt; Dan Habib; Michelle C. Reynolds; and Ricardo Thornton, Sr.
The President announced his intention to appoint Thomas J. Reese and John Ruskay as members of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.
May 13
In the evening, on the North Portico, the President and Mrs. Obama greeted in succession Prime Minister Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson of Iceland and his wife Ingibjörg Elsa Ingjaldsdóttir, Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen of Denmark and his wife Solrun Jákupsdóttir Løkke Rasmussen, Prime Minister Stefan Löfven of Sweden and his wife Ulla Löfven, Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway and her husband Sindre Finnes, and President Sauli Niinistö of Finland and his wife Jenni Haukio upon their arrival for a State Dinner. Then, in the State Dining Room,
he and Mrs. Obama participated in an official photograph with Prime Minister Jóhannsson, Prime Minister Rasmussen, Prime Minister Löfven, Prime Minister Solberg, President Niinistö, and their spouses.
The White House announced that the President will award the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor to thirteen public safety officers on May 16.
May 15
In the morning, the President traveled to Piscataway, NJ. Upon arrival, he traveled to High Point Solutions Stadium in Piscataway, NJ, wherehe recorded an interview with Shane Smith, cofounder of VICE News, for later broadcast.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
May 16
In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President recorded an interview with Legal Editor Chris Geidner of BuzzFeed News for later broadcast online. Then, in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter.
The White House announced that the President will award the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation to 17 scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and innovators on May 19.
May 17
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Then, he had a telephone conversation with President-elect Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines to convey his congratulations on Mr. Duterte's recent electoral victory, note the successful election and record voter participation, and discuss Philippines-U.S. relations.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President had lunch with Jack Ma, executive chairman and founder, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Boys and Girls Clubs of America's Youth of the Year award recipients. Then, in the Roosevelt Room, he recorded an interview with Masayoshi Tanka with NHK News for later broadcast.
The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 23 and 24: Gayle E. Smith (head of delegation); John R. Bass; Sarah Sewall; Anne C. Richard.
May 18
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to discuss the situation in Syria and Turkey-U.S. cooperation in the fight against terrorism. President Obama condemned and offered condolences for the February 17 terrorist attack in Ankara, which killed and wounded both military personnel and civilians, and the February 18 terrorist attack against a Turkish military convoy in Diyarbakir Province and pledged U.S. support in confronting terrorist organizations, including the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).
Then, in the Gallatin West Room of the Jefferson, Washington, DC hotel, he attended a Democratic National Committee roundtable fundraiser.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ysaÿe M. Barnwell to be a member of the National Council on the Arts.
The President announced his intention to nominate Daniel Becker to be a member of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute.
The President announced his intention to nominate Rena Bitter to be Ambassador to Laos. The President announced his intention to nominate Anne S. Casper to be Ambassador to
Burundi.
The President announced his intention to nominate Sung Y. Kim to be Ambassador to the Philippines.
The President announced his intention to nominate Geoffrey R. Pyatt to be Ambassador to Greece.
The President announced his intention to nominate Douglas A. Silliman to be Ambassador to
Iraq.
The President announced his intention to nominate Marie L. Yovanovitch to be Ambassador
to Ukraine.
The President announced that he has nominated Frances Marie Tydingco-Gatewood to remain a judge on the U.S. District Court of Guam.
The President announced that he has nominated Carole Schwartz Rendon to be a U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.
May 19
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch.
During the day, the President received regular briefings on the crash of EgyptAir Flight 804 off the coast of Greece from Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser Lisa O. Monaco.
May 20
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing, which included an update on the crash of EgyptAir Flight 804 off the coast of Greece.
In the afternoon, while playing golf at Joint Base Andrews, MD, the President was notified of the shooting outside of the White House at the U.S. Secret Service security checkpoint on West Executive Drive.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to the White House on June 7.
The President announced his intention to appoint Katharine G. Abraham as a member and chairperson of the Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking.
The President announced his intention to appoint Rand Beers and Diana Bolt Perreiah as members of the National Infrastructure Advisory Council.
The President announced his intention to appoint W. Carl Lineberger and Anneila I. Sargent as members of the National Science Board.
May 21
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK. En route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi of Iraq to reaffirm U.S. support for the Iraqi people in the common fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization, including the train-and-assist mission to strengthen Iraqi security forces, and offer condolences on behalf of the American people for the recent terrorist attacks in Baghdad. In the evening, the President traveled to Yokota Air Force Base, Japan, arriving the following evening.
May 22
In the evening, upon arrival at Yokota Air Force Base, Japan, the President traveled to Hanoi, Vietnam. Upon arrival, he traveled to the JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi, where he remained overnight.
May 23
In the morning, the President traveled to the Presidential Palace, where he participated in a welcoming ceremony with President Tràn Đại Quang of Vietnam, followed by an official photograph. Then, in the Yellow Room, he met with President Quang. During the meeting, he and President Quang signed several Vietnam-U.S. commercial agreements. Then, at Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilts, on the grounds of the Presidential Palace, he met with National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngan of Vietnam and toured the house and grounds.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to the International Convention Center. Later, he traveled to the Presidential Palace, where, in the Main Meeting Hall, he met with Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc of Vietnam. Then, he traveled to the Communist Party Central Office, where he met with Communist Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng of Vietnam. Later, he returned to the JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi.
In the evening, the President traveled to Bun cha Huong Lien restaurant in Hanoi, where he dined and recorded an interview with Anthony Bourdain of CNN's "Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown" program for later broadcast. Later, he returned to the JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi, where he remained overnight.
May 24
In the morning, in Salons A, B, and C at the JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi, the President met with U.S. Embassy personnel and their families. Later, he traveled to the National Convention Center.
In the afternoon, in the Me Tri neighborhood of Hanoi, the President recorded the second part of his interview with Anthony Bourdain of CNN's "Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown" program for later broadcast. Then, he traveled to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where, upon arrival, he toured the Jade Emperor Pagoda. Later, he traveled to the Dreamplex Coworking Space, where he toured the facility and visited with Young South East Asian Leaders Initiative exhibitors.
In the evening, the President traveled to the InterContinental Asiana Saigon hotel, where he remained overnight.
The White House announced that the President will welcome the NCAA Champion Villanova University men's basketball team to the White House on May 31.
The President declared a major disaster in Montana and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm and straight- line winds on April 15 and 16.
May 25
In the morning, in the Grand Ballroom at the InterContinental Asiana Saigon hotel, the President met with U.S. consulate personnel and family members. Then, he traveled to the GEM Center.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Toko Name, Japan, arriving in the evening. In the evening, upon arrival in Toko Name, the President traveled to Shima City, Japan.
Then, he traveled to the Shima Kanko Hotel, The Classic, where he remained overnight.
The President announced his intention to nominate Rebecca F. Dye to be a Commissioner on the Federal Maritime Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Thomas Atkin to be Assistant Secretary for Homeland Defense at the Department of Defense.
The President announced his intention to nominate Daniel P. Feehan to be Assistant Secretary for Readiness at the Department of Defense.
The President announced his intention to nominate Marguerite Salazar to be a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers.
The President announced his intention to nominate Peter M. McKinley to be Ambassador to Brazil.
The President announced his intention to appoint Sam W. Brown, Jr., as a member of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
The President announced his intention to appoint Larry Mayer as a member of the Arctic Research Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint Phyliss Craig-Taylor, Marian Wright Edelman, and Lillian Lowery as members of the President's Board of Advisers on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
May 26
In the morning, the President traveled to Ise, Japan, where he visited the Ise Jingu Shrine and participated in a tree-planting ceremony with Group of Seven (G–7) leaders.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Shima City, where, in the Café & Wine Bar Lien at the Shima Kanko Hotel, The Classic, he attended session one of the G–7 summit, a working lunch. Then, also at the Shima Kanko Hotel, in the Sunset Garden, he participated in a family photograph with G–7 leaders, followed by sessions two and three of the G–7 summit in the Guest Lounge.
In the evening, in La Mer The Classic restaurant at the Shima Kanko Hotel, the President attended session four of the G–7 summit, a working dinner.
May 27
In the morning, in the Guest Lounge at the Shima Kanko Hotel, the President attended a Group of Seven (G–7) meeting on energy and climate change. Then, also at the Shima Kanko Hotel, in Shinju Hall, he participated in a G–7 leaders outreach session, followed by a family photograph and working lunch, with leaders from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Laos, Papua New
Guinea, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka. Also participating were officials from the United Nations, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and African Union.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Iwakuni, Japan. Later, he traveled to Hiroshima, Japan, where, at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, he and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan visited the display for Sadako Sasaki, a young girl who survived the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima by the U.S., but died several years later of leukemia caused by radiation exposure. After viewing the display, he presented paper cranes to two local school children in memory of Sadako and signed the guest book. Then, at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, he and President Abe participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Cenotaph commemorating the victims of the bombing. Later, after delivering remarks at Peace Memorial Park, he met briefly with two survivors of the bombing: Sunao Tsuboi, chairman of the Hiroshima Prefectural Confederation of A-bomb Sufferers Organization, and Shigeaki Mori, who created a memorial for U.S. prisoners of war killed in the bombing.
In the evening, the President traveled to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK, crossing the International Date Line and arriving in the morning. Then, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.
May 30
In the morning, in the State Dining Room, the President hosted a Memorial Day breakfast reception honoring military service organizations, Gold Star Mothers, Gold Star Wives, veterans service organizations, and senior military leadership. Later, he traveled to Arlington, VA, where at Arlington National Cemetery, he participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Elkhart, IN, on June 1.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Colorado Springs, CO, on June 2 to deliver the commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy
May 31
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
June 1
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Situation Room, he had a briefing on U.S. efforts to combat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization and other counterterrorism issues.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Elkhart, IN. While en route aboard Air Force One, he received a briefing on the shootings at the University of California, Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA. Also in the afternoon, while at Concord Community High School, he visited with Lester Townsend, 108-year-old resident of South Bend, IN.
In the evening, the President traveled to Colorado Springs, CO. Upon arrival, he traveled to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Colorado Springs, where he remained overnight.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Miami, FL, on June 3.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Palm City, FL, on June 3 and 4. The White House announced that the President will welcome the Super Bowl 50 Champion
Denver Broncos to the White House on June 6.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore to the White House on August 2.
June 2
In the afternoon, following his remarks at the Falcon Stadium, in the Falcon locker room, the President participated in an interview with Megan Schrader of the Colorado Springs Gazette.
Later, he traveled to Peterson Air Force Base, where he visited briefly with the Maj. Alex Turner, the Thunderbird pilot whose F–16 aircraft crashed shortly after the flyover maneuver at the commencement ceremony of the U.S. Air Force Academy, and thanked the first responders who acted quickly to tend to the pilot. Then, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.
June 3
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Miami Beach, FL, where, at a private residence, he attended a Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee roundtable fundraiser.
In the evening, the President traveled to Miami, FL. Later, he traveled to Palm City, FL. Upon arrival, he traveled to the Floridian National Golf Club, where he remained overnight.
The President announced his intention to appoint Micah Fialka-Feldman and Betty Williams as members of the President's Committee for People With Intellectual Disabilities.
The President announced his intention to appoint Elie Wiesel as a member of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council.
The President announced his intention to appoint Donald L. Pereira as a Commissioner on the U.S. Section of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint Tod Sedgwick as a member of the World War I Centennial Commission.
June 4
In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Yolanda "Lonnie" Williams to offer his condolences for the passing of her husband Muhammad Ali, express how fortunate he and Mrs. Obama felt to have met him, and note his remarkable life and career.
June 5
In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Sen. Bernard Sanders to discuss the Democratic Presidential primary process. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.
June 6
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Maj. Gen. John "J.T." Thomson, commanding general of the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, TX, to convey his condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the nine soldiers who died in flash flooding during a training exercise at Fort Hood, TX, on June 2 and thank Maj. Gen. Thomson, the leaders of Fort Hood, and the soldiers and first responders who coordinated search-and- recovery operations.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Warsaw, Poland, and Spain from July 4 through 11.
June 7
In the afternoon, in the Cabinet Room, the President and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India had a working lunch. Vice President Joe Biden also attended. Later, in the Map Room, he recorded a video message offering his endorsement of former Secretary Clinton in her bid to win the Democratic Presidential nomination.
In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to commend her on running a successful Presidential campaign and congratulate her on securing the delegates necessary to clinch the Democratic nomination. He also had a telephone conversation with Sen. Bernard Sanders to congratulate him on running an energizing Presidential campaign and bringing a new generation of U.S. voters into the political process.
The White House announced that the President will travel to New York City on June 8. The White House announced that the President will welcome Sen. Bernard Sanders to the
White House on June 9.
June 8
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had lunch. Later, he traveled to New York City, where, in Studio 6B at NBC Studios at Rockefeller Center, he recorded an interview with James T. Fallon, Jr., for NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" for later broadcast.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to a private residence, where he attended a Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee roundtable fundraiser.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
June 9
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Sen. Bernard Sanders.
In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President participated in an interview with former Major League Baseball's New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter of the Players' Tribune website for later broadcast online. Then, from the Oval Office and Private Dining Room, he posted a video via Facebook Live on the passing of Muhammad Ali and some of his cherished Ali memorabilia featured in the White House. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Green Bay, WI, on June 15. The White House announced that the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and
Natasha "Sasha" will travel to Carlsbad Caverns National Park in Carlsbad, NM, and Yosemite National Park in California on June 17.
The President announced his intention to nominate Bonnie A. Barsamian Dunn to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation.
The President announced his intention to appoint Joyce St. Clair as a member of the Advisory Committee to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael A. Khouri to be a Commissioner on the Federal Maritime Commission.
June 10
In the morning, at the Sidwell Friends School, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughter Sasha attended a graduation ceremony for their other daughter Malia.
In the afternoon, at Cafe Milano, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha had lunch.
June 11
The President declared a major disaster in Texas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding beginning on May 26, 2016, and continuing.
June 12
In the morning, the President was briefed by Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser Lisa O. Monaco on the shootings at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, FL. Also in the morning, he had a telephone conversation with Mayor John "Buddy" Dyer, Jr., of Orlando to offer his condolences for the nightclub shootings and pledge Federal assistance in the investigation.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President was updated on the shootings in Orlando by Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James B. Comey, Jr., and Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser Monaco. White House Chief of Staff Denis R. McDonough and Deputy National Security Adviser for Strategic Communications Benjamin J. Rhodes also attended.
The White House announced that the President will postpone his scheduled travel to Green Bay, WI, on June 15.
June 13
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing, which included an update on the June 12 terrorist attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, FL, with Vice President Joe Biden, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James B. Comey, Jr., Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh C. Johnson, National Counterterrorism Center Director Nicholas J. Rasmussen, and Deputy Attorney General Sally Quillian Yates.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in an interview with Bloomberg News Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait, Washington Bureau Chief Megan Murphy, and Bloomberg Businessweek Editor-in-Chief Ellen Pollock for Bloomberg Businessweek.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Orlando, FL, on June 16.
June 14
In the morning, in the Diplomatic Room at the Department of Treasury, the President met with the National Security Council to discuss efforts to combat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization and the investigation into the June 12 terrorist attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, FL. Vice President Biden also attended.
In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Justin P.J. Trudeau of Canada to accept Prime Minister Trudeau's condolences for the terrorist attack in Orlando, FL. President Obama expressed his own condolences on behalf of the American people for the death of Canadian citizen Robert Hall, who was killed by the Abu Sayyaf terrorist organization in the Philippines after being abducted in September 2015. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to confront terrorism wherever it occurs. Then, he had a telephone conversation with President François Hollande of France to accept President Hollande's condolences for the terrorist attack in Orlando. President Obama offered his own condolences on behalf of the American people for the fatal attack on French police officer Jean-Baptiste Salvaing and his
partner Jessica Schneider in Magnanville, France, on June 13. The leaders renewed their shared determination to degrade and destroy ISIL and stand against the broader scourge of terrorism.
June 15
In the morning, in the Map Room and Rose Garden, the President met with Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama to accept the Dalai Lama's condolences for the June 12 terrorist attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, FL, discuss the Dalai Lama's efforts to promote compassion, empathy, and respect for others, review the situation of Tibetans in China, including efforts to foster dialogue between Tibetan and Chinese officials, and appraise climate change issues, including efforts to protect the Himalayan glaciers and the environment on the Tibetan plateau.
During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to accept President Erdogan's condolences for the June 12 terrorist attack in Orlando and reaffirm their shared commitment to combat all forms of violent extremism.
The White House announced that the President and First Family will travel to Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico on June 17.
June 16
In the morning, the President traveled to Orlando, FL, arriving in the afternoon. En route aboard Air Force One, he met with Sen. Marco A. Rubio.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Amway Center, where, in the NBA Interview Room, he and Vice President Joe Biden met with local law enforcement officials, medical professionals, and other first responders to thank them for their actions in responding to the June 12 terrorist attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Then, also at the Amway Center, in the practice gym, they met with families of victims of the nightclub attack and some survivors of the shootings. Later, they traveled to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, where they laid flowers at a public memorial site dedicated to the victims of the nightclub attack.
Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. The White House announced that the President will welcome Deputy Crown Prince
Muhammad bin Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia to the White House on June 17.
The President announced his intention to nominate Mark D. Acton to be a Commissioner on the Postal Regulatory Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir to be Ambassador to Malaysia.
The President announced his intention to nominate Andrew R. Young to be Ambassador to Burkina Faso.
The President announced his intention to nominate Shirley Woodward to be Inspector General at the Central Intelligence Agency.
The President announced his intention to appoint Arthur Bienenstock as a member of the National Science Board.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the National Cancer Advisory Board: Francis Ali-Osman; Lawrence Gostin; Scott Hiebert; Electra D. Paskett; Nancy Raab-Traub; and Margaret R. Spitz.
June 17
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. Later, he, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Natasha "Sasha" traveled to Roswell, NM, arriving in the afternoon. En route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Brendan Cox, husband of the late Jo Cox, the British Member of Parliament who was killed after a meeting with her constituents in Birstall, United Kingdom, on June 16, to offer his condolences on behalf of the American people.
In the afternoon, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Natasha "Sasha" traveled to Carlsbad, NM, where they toured Carlsbad Caverns National Park with Park Ranger Valerie Gohlke.
In the evening, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Natasha "Sasha" traveled to Atwater, CA. Upon arrival at Castle Airport, they traveled to the Majestic Yosemite Hotel, where they remained overnight.
June 18
In the morning, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to a park facility on the Lower Yosemite Falls Loop, where they visited with children participating in a "Every Kid in a Park" initiative event and participated in a photographic opportunity. Later, also on the Lower Yosemite Falls Loop, he recorded an interview with Richard Bacon, host of National Geographic's Explorer program, for later broadcast. Then, also on the Lower Yosemite Falls Loop, he recorded a virtual reality promotional video with Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher
In the afternoon, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Natasha "Sasha" toured sections of Yosemite National Park, including Glacier Point. Later, they returned to the Majestic Yosemite Hotel, where they remained overnight.
In the evening, the President posted an entry on his visit to Carlsbad Caverns and Yosemite National Parks to his Facebook feed in an effort to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service and promote the White House's "Every Kid in a Park" initiative.
June 19
In the morning, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Natasha "Sasha" hiked sections of Yosemite National Park.
In the afternoon, at the Ahwahnee Meadow landing zone, the President visited with park rangers from the National Park Service and thanked them for their service in helping to preserve
U.S. wilderness and parklands. Then, he, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Natasha "Sasha" returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.
In the evening, upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews, while still aboard Air Force One, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Natasha "Sasha" finished watching game 7 of the National Basketball Association Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
June 20
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the East Room, the President visited with members of the 2015 U.S. Solheim Cup team and participated in a photographic opportunity. Then, he had a telephone conversation with President-elect Pedro Pablo Kuczynski of Peru to congratulate him on his victory in the Presidential election, commend the Peruvian people for again demonstrating their
commitment to democratic values through a peaceful election process, and discuss Peru-U.S. relations, including expanded economic ties under the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
The White House announced that the President will sign H.R. 2756, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, in the South Court Auditorium on June 23.
The White House announced that the President will travel to San Jose, CA.
The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the inaugural ceremony of the expansion of the Panama Canal in Panama City, Panama, on June 26: Jill T. Biden (head of delegation); John D. Feeley; William R. Brownfield; Kurt W. Tidd; and Mari del Carmen Aponte.
June 21
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Bethesda, MD, where, at the Military Advanced Training Center of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he visited with wounded
U.S. servicemembers, veterans, and family members. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President will award the Medal of Honor to Lt. Col.
Charles Kettles, USA (Ret.), for conspicuous gallantry during the Vietnam war, on July 18.
June 22
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President posted an entry to his Facebook feed in honor of the late Jo Cox, the British Member of Parliament who was killed after a meeting with her constituents in Birstall, United Kingdom, on June 16. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of State John F. Kerry. Then, he had a telephone conversation with Head Coach Mike Sullivan of the National Hockey League's Pittsburgh Penguins to congratulate his team on their victory in the Stanley Cup Championship.
The White House announced that the President will welcome the 2015 Women's National Basketball Association Champion Minnesota Lynx to the White House on June 27.
The President announced his intention to nominate Thomas G. Kotarac to be a member and Chairman of the Railroad Retirement Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate Valerie Martinez to be a member of the National Council on the Arts.
The President announced his intention to appoint Paul Ohm and Allison B. Orris as members of the Commission on Evidence-Based Policy Making.
The President announced his intention to appoint Lisa Pugh as a member of the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities.
The President announced his intention to appoint Trevor W. Morrison as a member of the Public Interest Declassification Board, and upon appointment, to designate him Chairperson.
The President announced his intention to appoint James E. Baker as a member of the Public Interest Declassification Board.
June 23
In the morning, President had a telephone conversation with President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya to accept President Kenyatta's condolences for the June 12 terrorist attack at the Pulse
nightclub in Orlando, FL, discussed the challenges Kenya faces in hosting hundreds of thousands of East African refugees for more than two decades and the need for strong international support, and reaffirm Kenya-U.S. relations, including security cooperation.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of the Treasury Jacob
J. Lew. Then, he had a telephone conversation with Head Coach Tyronn Lue of the National Basketball Association's Cleveland Cavaliers to congratulate his team on their victory in the NBA Finals. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he recorded promotional videos for the 2016 ESPY awards, residential solar installations, and BuzzFeed's voter registration initiative.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Mountain View, CA. Upon arrival at Moffett Federal Airfield, he visited with Air Force servicemembers and family members. Then, he traveled to San Francisco, CA, arriving in the evening.
In the evening, at Twenty Five Lusk restaurant, the President had dinner with leaders of Silicon Valley, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs. Also in the evening, he was briefed on the incoming returns for the United Kingdom's referendum vote regarding membership in the European Union. Later, he traveled to the InterContinental San Francisco Hotel, where he remained overnight.
During the day, the President received a briefing on the hostage situation at a cinema complex in Viernheim, Germany, that ended with police killing the gunman.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Seattle, WA, on June 24.
June 24
In the morning, the President traveled to Stanford, CA.
In the afternoon, in Room 204 of the Memorial Auditorium at Stanford University, the President recorded a conversation about the Global Entrepreneurship Summit with Facebook Inc. Founder and Chief Executive Officer Mark E. Zuckerberg for immediate broadcast on Facebook Live. Then, in the Pigott Theater, he participated in a Google Portal virtual question-and-answer session with Google Inc. Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai and entrepreneurs from London, England; Erbil, Iraq; Seoul, South Korea; and Mexico City, Mexico. Later, he traveled to Seattle, WA, where, at the Westin Seattle hotel, he attended a fundraiser reception for Gov. Jay R. Inslee of Washington.
In the evening, the President traveled to Medina, WA. Later, he returned to the Westin Seattle hotel in Seattle, where he remained overnight.
During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister David W.D. Cameron of the United Kingdom to discuss the outcome of the June 23 referendum on the U.K.'s membership in the European Union, in which a majority of British voters expressed their desire to leave the EU, and reaffirm U.K.-U.S. relations.
Also during the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to discuss the British people's decision to leave the European Union, express their mutual regret at the decision, pledge that the economic and financial teams of the Group of Seven nations will coordinate closely to ensure a continued focused on financial stability and economic growth, and underscore the strength of transatlantic ties between Germany, the EU, and the U.S., as represented by the upcoming NATO summit in Warsaw, Poland, on July 8 and 9.
June 25
In the morning, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the afternoon. En route, aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Gov. Earl R. Tomblin of West
Virginia to discuss the recent flooding, offer his condolences for the loss of life, and offer Federal assistance.
The President today declared a major disaster in West Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on June 22, 2016, and continuing.
June 27
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, he participated in a credentialing ceremony for newly appointed Ambassadors to the U.S: Leonidas Pantelides of Cyprus, Carlos Manuel Sada Solana of Mexico, Mohamedoun Daddah of Mauritania, Gladys Marithza Ruiz Sanchez of Guatemala, Essomba Etoundi of Cameroon, Theocharis Lalacos of Greece, Anthony Wayne Jerome Phillips Spencer of Trinidad and Tobago, Claudia Ivette Canjura de Centeno of El Salvador, Christophe Pierre of the Holy See (Vatican City), Tihomir Anguelov Stoytchev of Bulgaria, Dina Khalil Tawfiq Kawar of Jordan.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, in the State Dining Room, he recorded an interview with Steve Inskeep of NPR for later broadcast.
June 28
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Biden met with Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter.
During the day, the President was briefed by Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser Lisa O. Monaco on the terrorist attack on Atatürk International Airport in Istanbul, Turkey.
June 29
In the morning, the President traveled to Ottawa, Canada.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to the National Gallery of Canada, where, in the Canadian Galleries, he participated in a North American Leaders' Summit working session with Prime Minister Justin P.J. Trudeau of Canada and President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico. U.S. National Security Adviser Susan E. Rice, Secretary of State John F. Kerry, Secretary of Commerce Penny S. Prtizker, and Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh C. Johnson, Mexico's Secretary of Economy Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal, Secretary of Foreign Relations Claudia Ruiz Massieu Salinas, Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources Rafael Pacchiano Alaman, and Secretary of Finance and Public Credit Luis Videragay Caso, and Canada's Minister of International Trade Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna, Ambassador to U.S. David B. MacNaughton, and Ambassador to Mexico Pierre Alarie. Then, on the Gallery grounds along the banks of the Ottawa River, they participated in a North American Leaders' Summit family photograph, followed by a working lunch in the Garden Court.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to the Parliament Buildings, where, in the Rotunda, he participated in an official arrival ceremony with Prime Minister Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau, Speaker of the House of Commons Geoff Regan, and Speaker of the Senate George J. Furey, and other Canadian officials and signed the guest book. Then, in the Cabinet Room, he and Prime Minister Trudeau had a bilateral meeting.
In the evening, in Room 100 of the Sir John A. MacDonald Building at Parliament Hill, the President visited with U.S. Embassy personnel and their families. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to express his condolences for the terrorist attack on Atatürk International Airport in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 28, offer U.S. assistance to support Turkish authorities in their investigation, and pledge to continue working with Turkey and all other partners and allies to fight terrorism. President Obama also commended President Erdogan and his Government for their leadership in reaching a deal to normalize relations with Israel and in taking steps to ease tensions with Russia.
The President announced his intention to nominate Debra Satz to be a member of the National Council on the Humanities.
The President announced his intention to nominate W. Stuart Symington to be Ambassador to Nigeria.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jason D. Tulley to be a judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
The President announced his intention to appoint Kody H. Kinsley to be Assistant Secretary for Management at the Department of the Treasury.
June 30
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with 13-year-old Ismael Torres- Castrodad, the first-ever March of Dimes National Ambassador from Puerto Rico, and his parents Isamari Castrodad and Ismael Torres, Sr.
July 1
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Garrison Keilor for a segment on his final broadcast of Minnesota Public Radio's "A Prairie Home Companion" program Saturday afternoon.
During the day, the President was briefed by Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser Lisa O. Monaco on the ongoing hostage situation at the Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
July 2
The White House announced that the President will travel to Charlotte, NC, on July 5.
July 3
In the morning, at an office building in Washington, DC, the President and Mrs. Obama met with Barack Obama Foundation staff members to review architecture and design proposals for the Obama Presidential Center to be constructed in Chicago, IL.
July 5
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Charlotte, NC, with Democratic Presidential candidate former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. Upon arrival, they traveled to the
Charlotte Convention Center. Later, they traveled to the Midwood Smokehouse restaurant, where they ordered barbecue and met with patrons. Then, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.
July 6
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, he had a telephone conversation with President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia to discuss President Putin's June 20 meeting with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and President Serzh Sargsian of Armenia regarding the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, including the need to intensify diplomatic efforts to achieve a comprehensive settlement, and review the situations in Syria and Ukraine.
The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Warsaw, Poland, from July 7 through 9 and Spain from July 9 through 11.
July 7
In the morning, the President traveled to Warsaw, Poland, arriving early the following morning. En route aboard Air Force One, he posted an entry to his Facebook feed on the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, who were killed by police officers in Baton Rouge, LA, on July 5, and Falcon Heights, MN, on July 6, respectively, and his hopes to work constructively with law enforcement and community leaders to build trust and improve relations between police and the people they serve.
The President announced his intention to nominate Kim J. Walker to be Inspector-General at the Export-Import Bank of the U.S.
The President announced his intention to nominate John M. Huff, Robert P. Suglia, and Lori
K. Wing-Heier to be members of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers.
The President announced his intention to appoint Babette Ceccotti as a member of the Advisory Committee to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
The President announced his intention to appoint Terry Guen, Dorothy T. Lippert, and Jordan E. Tannenbaum as members of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
The President announced his intention to appoint John E. Frank as a member of the Committee for the Preservation of the White House.
The President announced his intention to appoint Richard Kidd IV as Executive Director of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council.
The President announced his intention to appoint John P. Abizaid and Mary B. DeRosa as members of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board.
The President announced the appointment of Sylvia Trimble Bozeman and John T. Cacioppo as members of the President's Committee on the National Medal of Science.
July 8
In the morning, upon arrival in Warsaw, Poland, the President traveled to the Warsaw Marriott Hotel. Later, at the hotel, he was briefed by members of his national security team on the shootings of law enforcement officers at a public demonstration in Dallas, TX, on July 7. Then, he had a telephone conversation with Mayor Michael S. Rawlings of Dallas to discuss the July 7 shootings and offer his condolences on behalf of the Nation for the five police officers killed in the shootings: Lorne Ahrens, Michael Krol, Patrick Zamarripa, Michael J. Smith, and Brent
Thompson. Later, also at the Marriott, in Baltic Ballroom 1, he met with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
In the afternoon, in the Grand Ballroom at the Warsaw Marriott Hotel, the President met with U.S. Embassy personnel and their families. Then, he traveled to the PGE National Stadium in Warsaw, where he met with President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai and Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah of Afghanistan to discuss U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan, continued U.S. and NATO support of Afghan security forces, and ongoing reconciliation efforts. Later, also at the PGE National Stadium, he participated in a family photograph with NATO leaders. Then, also at the PGE National Stadium, he attended a session of the North Atlantic Council. Awaiting the start of the session, he met briefly with Prime Minister David W.D. Cameron of the United Kingdom.
In the evening, the President returned to the Warsaw Marriott Hotel. Later, he traveled to the Presidential Palace in Warsaw, where, in the Hetman Room, he participated in a family photograph with NATO leaders, followed by a working dinner in the Column Hall. Then, he returned to the Warsaw Marriott Hotel, where he remained overnight.
Also in the evening, the President had separate telephone conversations with Chief David O. Brown of the Dallas, TX, Police Department and Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch to receive updates on the ongoing investigation into the shootings in Dallas. The President also offered his condolences to Chief Brown for the five police officers killed in the shootings: Lorne Ahrens, Michael Krol, Patrick Zamarripa, Michael J. Smith, and Brent Thompson.
During the day, the President received regular updates on the shootings in Dallas, TX.
The White House announced that following his travel to Madrid and Rota, Spain, on July 9, the President will return to Washington, DC, on July 10, rather than traveling to Seville, Spain, as previously scheduled. The White House also announced that he will travel to Dallas, TX, early the following week.
July 9
In the morning, the President traveled to PGE National Stadium, where he attended a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) leaders' meeting on Afghanistan. Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, National Security Adviser Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO Douglas E. Lute, and Senior Director for South Asia Peter Lavoy also attended.
In the afternoon, also at the PGE National Stadium, the President attended a working session with North Atlantic Council leaders. Secretary Carter, National Security Adviser Rice, Ambassador Lute, Director Kupchan, and Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland also attended. Then, on the sidelines of the NATO summit, he met with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to discuss the future relationship between the U.K. and European Union, the migration crisis affecting Europe, and ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Later, also on the sidelines of the NATO summit, he met with Prime Minister Alexios Tsipras to discuss the progress Greece has made in addressing its economic challenges, including the importance of implementing further economic reforms and
U.S. support for meaningful debt relief, underscore the value of Greece's cooperation with Turkey to reduce irregular migration flows, encourage longer-term U.S.-Greece defense cooperation, and note U.S. encouragement for negotiations with Cyprus.
Later in the afternoon, at the PGE National Stadium, the President joined a NATO-Ukraine Commission meeting in progress. Then, also at the PGE National Stadium, he met with Prime Minister David W.D. Cameron of the United Kingdom, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany,
Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy, President François Hollande of France, and President Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine and participated in a photographic opportunity.
In the evening, the President traveled to Madrid, Spain. En route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Gov. Gregory W. Abbott to offer his condolences for the five police officers who were killed in the shootings at a public demonstration in Dallas, TX, on July 7: Lorne Ahrens, Michael Krol, Patrick Zamarripa, Michael J. Smith, and Brent Thompson. Upon arrival at Torrejon Air Base, he was greeted by King Felipe VI of Spain and other Spanish and
U.S. officials. Then, he traveled to the U.S. Chief of Mission's residence, where he remained overnight.
July 10
In the morning, the President traveled to the Palacio Real.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Hotel InterContinental Madrid, where he visited with U.S. Embassy personnel and their families. Then, he returned to the U.S. Chief of Mission's residence. Later, he traveled to at Torrejon Air Base, where, in a hangar, he met with members of Spanish opposition parties to discuss developments in Spanish and European politics, Spain-U.S. relations, and the importance of continued cooperation on shared security challenges: Pedro Sanchez, secretary general of the Partido Socialista Obrero Espanol; Albert Rivera, president of Ciudadanos; and Pablo Iglesias, secretary general of Podemos. Then, he traveled to Rota, Spain, where, at Naval Station Rota, he toured the USS Ross destroyer with Cmdr. Russell Caldwell, USN, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Dallas, TX, on July 12, and, at the invitation of Mayor Michael S. Rawlings of Dallas, to make remarks at an interfaith memorial service at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.
July 11
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President and Vice President Joe Biden met with law enforcement leaders who represent chiefs, sheriffs, and rank-and-file officers across the country to thank the leaders for their service, express condolences for colleagues lost in the line of duty, review best practices for building trust between law enforcement and communities, and discuss implementation of the reforms and recommendations laid out by the President's Task Force on 21st-Century Policing.
Also during the day, the President reviewed remarks drafted for the upcoming memorial service on behalf of the five officers killed in the July 7 shootings in Dallas, TX: Lorne Ahrens, Michael Krol, Patrick Zamarripa, Michael J. Smith, and Brent Thompson.
In the evening, the President posted an entry to his Facebook feed on the July 7 shootings in Dallas, TX, and his hopes to work constructively with law enforcement and community leaders to build trust and improve relations between police and the people they serve.
The White House that the President will convene a meeting with law enforcement leaders, academics, civil rights activists, and community leaders at the White House on July 13.
The White House announced further details on the President's presentation of the Medal of Honor to Lt. Col. Charles S. Kettles, USA (Ret.), for conspicuous gallantry during the Vietnam war, on July 18.
July 12
In the morning, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Dallas, TX, arriving in the afternoon. En route aboard Air Force One, he had separate telephone conversations with family members of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, who were killed by police officers in Baton Rouge, LA, on July 5, and Falcon Heights, MN, on July 6, respectively, to offer his and Mrs.
Obama's condolences on behalf of the American people for the death of their loved ones. Also en route, he met with Sen. Edward R. "Ted" Cruz, who accompanied the President to Dallas.
In the afternoon, at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, prior to his remarks at the memorial service, the President and Mrs. Obama visited with former President George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush. Later, also at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, he and Mrs. Obama visited with injured police officers, representing the Dallas Police Department, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, and El Centro College, and families of the police officers killed in the July 7 shootings. Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill and former President Bush and Mrs. Bush also attended. Later, they returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.
July 13
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention to nominate Constance Smith Barker to be a Commissioner on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Janette Lake Dates to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
The President announced his intention to nominate Mary Ellen Barbera and John D. Minton, Jr., to be members of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute.
The President announced his intention to nominate Joseph R. Donovan, Jr. to be Ambassador to Indonesia.
The President announced his intention to nominate Benjamin "Pepón" Osorio to be a member of the National Council on the Arts.
The President announced his intention to nominate John A. Herrera to be a member of the National Credit Union Administration Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate Grant T. Harris to be a member of the Board of Directors of the U.S. Institute of Peace.
The President announced his intention to appoint David Chard, Larry Hedges, and Jeannie Oakes as members of the National Board for Education Sciences.
The President announced his intention to appoint Michael B. Filler as a member of the National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations.
The President announced his intention to appoint Cindy Simon Skjodt as a member of the
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council.
July 14
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Also in the morning, he had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Theresa May of the United Kingdom to congratulate her on her selection as Prime Minister, reiterate the lasting importance of the special relationship between the U.K. and U.S., and offered U.S. support as the Prime Minister undertakes a smooth, orderly, and transparent negotiation over its exit from the European Union.
In the afternoon, at the Studio Theatre, following the taping of ABC's "The President and the People: A National Conversation" town hall and question-and-answer session, the President visited briefly with Erica Garner, daughter of Eric Garner, who died during an attempted arrest by New York City police officers on July 17, 2014.
In the evening, the President was briefed by his national security team on the terrorist attack at a Bastille Day celebration in Nice, France.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico to the White House on July 15.
The White House announced that the President will welcome the World Series Champion Kansas City Royals to the White House on July 21.
The President announced his intention to nominate C. Peter Mahurin, Michael McWherter, and Joe H. Ritch to be members of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority.
The declared a major disaster in Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding from June 11 through 13.
July 15
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with President François Hollande of France to offer his condolences for the terrorist attack at a Bastille Day celebration in Nice, France, pledge U.S. support and assistance as French authorities pursue an investigation, and reiterate the crucial importance of France-U.S. cooperation in the Global Coalition To Counter ISIL.
In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Secretary of State John F. Kerry to discuss the political situation in Turkey, including the need for all parties to support the democratically elected Government, show restraint, and avoid any violence. Secretary Kerry underscored that the State Department will continue to focus on the safety and security of U.S. citizens in Turkey.
During the day, the President received a briefing from his national security team on the unfolding situation in Turkey.
July 16
In the morning, the President had a conference call with his national security and broader foreign policy team to discuss the situation in Turkey. He was briefed on the most recent developments on the ground and reiterated U.S. support for the democratically elected, civilian Government of Turkey. He also discussed efforts to maintain the safety and well-being of diplomatic missions and personnel, U.S. servicemembers, and their dependents; the need for all parties in Turkey to act within the rule of law; and the importance of continued Turkey-U.S. security and counterterrorism cooperation.
July 17
In the morning, the President was briefed by Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch on the shooting of law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge, LA.
In the afternoon, the President had separate telephone conversations with Gov. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana and Mayor-President Melvin L. "Kip" Holden of Baton Rouge, LA, to discuss the investigation into the shootings of law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge, offer
Federal support in the investigation, and express his condolences on behalf of the Nation to the families of the officers who were killed: Montrell Jackson, Matthew Gerald, and Brad Garafola.
July 18
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Chief Carl Dabadie, Jr., of the Baton Rouge, LA, Police Department and Sheriff Sid J. Gautreaux III of East Baton Rouge Parish to express his condolences for the July 17 shootings of law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge and offer Federal support in the ongoing investigation. He also had separate telephone conversations with Tonja Garafola, wife of Baton Rouge, LA, East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Deputy Brad Garafola, who was killed in the shootings, and Dechia Gerald and Trenisha Jackson, respective wives of Baton Rouge Police Department officers Matthew Gerald and Montrell Jackson, who were also killed in the shootings, to offer his and Mrs. Obama's condolences on behalf of the Nation.
July 19
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had a telephone conversation with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to discuss the failed coup attempt against the Government of Turkey. The President strongly condemned the action, expressed his support for Turkish democracy, and lauded the Turkish people's resolve. He further urged that the investigation and prosecution of the coup's perpetrators be conducted in ways that reinforce public confidence in democratic institutions and the rule of law and offered U.S. assistance in the investigation. They also discussed the status of Fethullah Gülen, a Turkish citizen living in exile in Saylorsburg, PA, whose followers were blamed by President Erdogan for the coup attempt.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter.
July 20
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of State John F. Kerry. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. Ricard L. Scott of
Florida to discuss the Florida Department of Health's announcement of a suspected case of mosquito transmission of the Zika virus, which would be the first such case documented in the continental U.S. The President recognized Florida's strong record of responding to outbreaks of mosquito-borne viruses and offered continued Federal support for Florida's ongoing case investigation and Zika preparedness efforts.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore and his wife Ho Ching to the White House for an official visit and state dinner on August 2.
July 21
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Atlanta, GA, on August 1.
July 22
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico.
In the afternoon, the President was briefed by Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser Lisa O. Monaco on the shootings in Munich, Germany. Later, in the Oval Office and Old Family Dining Room, he recorded an interview with John Dickerson of CBS's "Face the Nation" program for later broadcast.
In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Sen. Timothy M. Kaine to discuss Democratic Presidential candidate former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's selection of Sen. Kaine as her Vice Presidential running mate.
The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of Pedro Pablo Kuczynski as President of Peru in Lima, Peru, on July 28: Michael B. Froman (head of delegation); Brian A. Nichols; William R. Brownfield; Joseph P. DiSalvo; and Mari del Carmen Aponte.
July 25
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of the Treasury Jacob
J. Lew. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter.
In the evening, the President reviewed drafts of his prepared remarks for the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, PA, on July 27.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Philadelphia, PA, on July 27.
July 26
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, on the Oval Office Patio and in the Map Room, the President recorded an interview with Savannah Guthrie of NBC's "Today" program for later broadcast.
July 27
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, he had a telephone conversation with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to express his condolences on behalf of the American people for the victims of recent terrorist and other violent attacks in southern Germany, offer U.S. support as the investigations into the attacks proceed, reaffirm the necessity of close U.S.-German counterterrorism and security cooperation, and discuss the situation in Ukraine, including the urgent importance of ending the violence in eastern Ukraine and of full implementation of the Minsk agreements. Also in the morning, he reviewed drafts of his prepared remarks for the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, PA, later that day.
In the evening, the President received an update from his Deputy Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser Amy Pope on the potential cases of non–travel related Zika virus announced by the Florida Department of Health earlier that day, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention coordination with Florida, and Federal support and technical assistance for Florida's ongoing case investigation and mosquito control efforts. Later, he traveled to Philadelphia, PA. While en route aboard Air Force One, he watched Vice President Joe Biden's remarks at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on television. Following his remarks at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, he visited backstage with former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, members of her family, and Sen. Timothy M. Kaine.
Later in the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving early the following morning.
July 28
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Situation Room, the President met with his counterterrorism and homeland security teams as part of the administration's regular review of threats posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), Al Qaida, and other terrorist organizations to the United States, U.S. persons overseas, and our allies and partners. The President noted the recent series of attacks in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia and directed his team to vigilant defense against such attacks in the homeland, including by increasing battlefield pressure on ISIL and other terrorist groups as well as making further progress against terrorist efforts to recruit, radicalize, and mobilize individuals to violence. The President was also updated on security preparations and U.S. support to Brazil as athletes and spectators from around the world travel to Rio de Janeiro for the upcoming Olympic Games and efforts to prevent the spread of the Zika virus. Later, in the Grand Foyer and East Room, he met with departing White House interns and participated in a question-and-answer session.
July 29
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing, which included an update on the four cases of non–travel related Zika virus announced by the Florida Department of Health on July 27.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of State John F. Kerry.
July 30
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD, where he remained overnight.
July 31
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
August 1
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Atlanta, GA.
In the afternoon, upon arrival in Atlanta, the President traveled to the Hyatt Regency Atlanta hotel. Later, at a private residence, he attended a Democratic National Committee roundtable fundraiser. Then, he returned to Washington, DC.
August 2
In the morning, in the Map Room, the President and Mrs. Obama recorded a video to promote the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in which they quizzed each other on their favorite Olympic sports and memories and wished success to Team U.S.A. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore. Vice President Joe Biden also attended.
In the evening, on the North Portico, the President and Mrs. Obama greeted Prime Minister Lee and his wife Ho Ching upon their arrival for a state dinner and reception. Then, on the Grand Staircase, he and Mrs. Obama participated in an official photograph with Prime Minister Lee and Ms. Ho.
The President Obama announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential Delegation to attend the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 5: John F. Kerry (head of delegation); Liliana Ayalde; Mari del Carmen Aponte; Elizabeth M. Allen; Ellie S. Schafer; and Mark Spitz.
August 3
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, on the South Lawn, the President recorded an interview with David Feherty of Golf Channel for later broadcast.
The President declared a major disaster in Montana and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a tornado on June 11.
August 4
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, they traveled to the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, where, in Meeting Room 869, they met with the National Security Council to discuss U.S. strategy to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization.
In the evening, the President and Vice President Biden returned to Washington, DC. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a
Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of Danilo Medina Sanchez as President of the
Dominican Republic in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on August 16: Thomas E. Perez (head of delegation); James W. Brewster, Jr.; and Mari del Carmen Aponte.
The President announced his intention to appoint Luis G. Hoyos as a member of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
The President announced his intention to appoint Jackie Richter-Menge as a member of the Arctic Research Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint James G. Featherstone as a member of the Medal of Valor Review Board.
The President announced his intention to appoint George S. Hawkins as a member of the National Infrastructure Advisory Council.
The President announced his intention to appoint Laurence M. Baer and Eric A. LeVine as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council.
August 5
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
August 6
In the afternoon, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Chilmark, MA. Upon arrival, they traveled to their vacation residence, where they remained overnight.
August 7
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Oak Bluffs, MA, where at the Farm Neck Golf Club, he played golf with Chris Paul, T. Cy Walker, and White House Deputy Director for Political Strategy and Outreach Joseph B. Paulsen.
In the evening, the President returned to his vacation residence in Chilmark, MA. Later, he and Mrs. Obama traveled to Oak Bluffs, where at the Down Island restaurant, they had dinner with family and friends. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, where they remained overnight.
August 8
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Oak Bluffs, MA. Later, he returned to his vacation residence in Chilmark, MA, where he remained overnight.
August 9
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Edgartown, MA. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, MA.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to West Tisbury, MA. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, where they remained overnight.
The White House announced that the President will host the 2016 White House Tribal Nations Conference on September 26.
The President declared a major disaster in Wisconsin and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding on July 11 and 12.
August 10
In the morning, the President traveled to Edgartown, MA.
In the afternoon, the President returned to his vacation residence in Chilmark, MA, where he remained overnight.
The White House announced that President will attend a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee at a private residence in Chilmark, MA, on August 15.
August 11
In the morning, the President and his daughter Malia went for a short walk on a trail near their vacation residence.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Vineyard Haven, MA. Later,, he returned to his vacation residence in Chilmark, MA.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Edgartown, MA, where at Détente Restaurant, they had dinner with friends. Later, they to their vacation residence in Chilmark, where they remained overnight.
The White House announced that the President will participate in the second U.S.-Africa Business Forum, hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce and Bloomberg Philanthropies, in New York City on September 21.
August 12
In the morning, the President traveled to Oak Bluffs, MA.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Edgartown, MA, where they visited the home of Robert Wolf, founder and chief executive officer of 32 Advisors, and his wife Carol.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to l'étoile restaurant. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, MA, where they remained overnight.
The White House announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the closing ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21: Regina McCarthy (head of delegation); Liliana Ayalde; Eric K. Fanning; Bess Evans; Lauren Kelly; Jason Collins; and Jackie Joyner-Kersee.
August 13
In the afternoon, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Edgartown, MA. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, MA.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Edgartown. Then, they traveled to Oak Bluffs, MA. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, MA, where they remained overnight.
August 14
In the morning, the President traveled to Oak Bluffs, MA. Also in the morning, he was briefed by White House Senior Adviser Valerie B. Jarrett on the situation in Milwaukee, WI.
In the afternoon, the President returned to his vacation residence in Chilmark, MA.
In the evening, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Oak Bluffs, MA. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, where they remained overnight. Also in the evening, he had a telephone conversation with Gov. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana to discuss his request for an emergency declaration in Louisiana and confirm Federal support for the State's ongoing recovery efforts.
During the day, the President was briefed by Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser Lisa O. Monaco on the widespread flooding in southern Louisiana.
The President declared a major disaster in Louisiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding beginning August 11 and continuing.
August 15
In the morning, the President traveled to Edgartown, MA.
In the afternoon, the President returned to his vacation residence in Chilmark, MA. Later, he traveled to a private residence in Chilmark, where he attended a Hillary Victory Fund 2016 fundraiser.
In the evening, the President returned to his vacation residence in Chilmark, where he remained overnight.
August 17
In the morning, the President traveled to Edgartown, MA. Also in the morning, he had a telephone conversation with Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator, W. Craig Fugate, who updated him on the ongoing Federal disaster assistance and response and recovery efforts to support residents in the areas affected by the flooding in Louisiana.
In the evening, he returned to his vacation residence in Chilmark, MA.
Then, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Oak Bluffs, MA. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, where they remained overnight.
August 18
In the morning, the President traveled to Oak Bluffs, MA.
In the afternoon, the President returned to his vacation residence in Chilmark, MA.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Vineyard Haven, MA. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, where they remained overnight.
The White House announced that the President will travel to China and Laos from September 2 through 9.
August 19
In the morning, the President received an update from Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh
C. Johnson on the ongoing response and recovery efforts in Louisiana to the severe flooding in Baton Rouge and discuss the President's travel plans to the affected area in order to assess the situation and determine how the Federal Government could provide further assistance to the impacted communities.
In the evening, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to the vacation residence of White House Senior Adviser Valerie B. Jarrett in Oak Bluffs, MA, where they watched the annual Oak Bluffs fireworks display. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, MA, where they remained overnight.
August 20
In the afternoon, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha spent time at the beach with friends. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, MA.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Edgartown, MA, where, at Chesca's Restaurant, they had dinner. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, where they remained overnight.
The White House released further details on the President's return to Washington, DC, on August 21.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Baton Rouge, LA, on August
23.
August 21
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Oak Bluffs, MA. Later, he returned to his vacation residence in Chilmark, MA.
In the evening, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha returned to Washington, DC.
August 22
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Then, in the Roosevelt Room, he attended Vice President Biden's meeting with President Luis Guillermo Solis Rivera of Costa Rica to discuss regional security, governance, and migration issues, as well as Costa Rica-U.S. environmental, counternarcotics, and security cooperation.
The White House released further details on the President's travel to Baton Rouge, LA, on August 23.
August 23
In the morning, the President traveled to Baton Rouge, LA.
In the afternoon, upon arrival in Baton Rouge, the President traveled to Zachary, LA, where he toured flood-damaged areas and met with residents. He was joined by Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig W. Fugate, Gov. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana, Sens.
David B. Vitter and William M. Cassidy, Reps. Cedric L. Richmond and Garret Graves, and Mayor-President Melvin L. "Kip" Holden of Baton Rouge.
Later in the afternoon, the President visited a disaster recovery center established at the Zachary Men's Club and met with volunteers. Then he traveled to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, where, in the Chief's Office, he met with the families of East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Deputy Brad Garafola and Baton Rouge Police Department officers Matthew Gerald and Montrell Jackson, who were killed in the July 17 shootings of law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge. Then, in the Training Room, he met with the family of Alton Sterling, who was fatally shot by police officers in Baton Rouge on July 5. Then, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.
August 24
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he had a telephone conversation with President Sergio Mattarella of Italy to offer his condolences on behalf of the American people following the earthquake that struck central Italy overnight, commend the work of first responders, and offer U.S. assistance in the recovery efforts.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President had a telephone conversation with President Juan Manuel Santos Calderon of Colombia to congratulate him on finalizing key details of a peace agreement with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and offer continued U.S. support for strengthening Colombia's institutions. They also discussed Colombia-
U.S. cooperation in combating organized crime and narcotics trafficking.
During the day, in the Outer Oval Office, the President watched a virtual reality video he recorded at Yosemite National Park on June 18 with Park Superintendent Don Neubacher.
August 25
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Rose Garden, he participated in a group photograph with members of the White House National Park Service team.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter.
August 26
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Bethesda, MD, where, at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he visited with wounded servicemembers. Then, he returned to Washington, DC.
The President declared a major disaster in Kentucky and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from July 2 through 9.
August 28
In the afternoon, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Triangle, VA, where at Prince William Forest Park, they hiked. Later, they returned to Washington, DC.
August 29
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he recorded an interview with Fareed Zakaria of CNN's "Fareed Zakaria GPS" program for later broadcast.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Lake Tahoe, NV, on August 31.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Honolulu, HI, from August 31 through September 2.
August 30
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell.
August 31
In the morning, the President traveled to Reno, NV, arriving in the afternoon. Upon arrival, he traveled to South Lake Tahoe, CA. Then, he traveled to Stateline, NV.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Honolulu, HI.
In the evening, the President traveled to the Morimoto restaurant, where he had dinner with family and friends. Later, he traveled to a private residence in Kailua, HI, where he remained overnight.
The President announced that he has appointed the following individuals as members of the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico: Andrew G. Biggs; Jose B. Carrión III; Carlos M. Garcia; Arthur J. Gonzalez; José R. González; Ana J. Matosantos; and David A. Skeel, Jr.
September 1
In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI, where, in the living room of the Presidential Cottage, he recorded an interview with Mark Landler and Coral Davenport of the New York Times for later broadcast online. Later, he traveled to Midway Atoll, as part of his visit to the newly expanded Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. En route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate to discuss efforts to prepare for the arrival of hurricanes in Florida and Hawaii, where FEMA officials have been working to mobilize resources in support of local efforts.
In the afternoon, the President toured Midway Atoll with Marine National Monuments Superintendent Matt Brown. Then, near North Beach, he recorded an interview with Craig Welch and explorer-in-residence Sylvia A. Earle of National Geographic for later broadcast. Then, on the porch of the Clipper House, he recorded an interview with Julie Hirschfeld Davis of the New York Times for later broadcast online. Later, he snorkeled off the coast of the Atoll with friends and viewed some of the 250 species of invertebrates and fish that surround Midway.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Honolulu, HI, arriving in the evening.
In the evening, the President traveled to a private residence in Kailua, where he remained overnight.
The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the canonization of Mother Teresa in the Holy See (Vatican City) on September 4: Lisa O. Monaco (head of delegation); Kenneth Hackett; Suzy George; Donna J. Markham; and Carolyn Y. Woo.
September 2
In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI. Then, he returned to the private residence in Kailua, HI. Later, he traveled to Hangzhou, China, arriving the following afternoon.
The White House announced that the President will meet with Prime Minister Theresa May of the United Kingdom on the margins of the Group of Twenty (G–20) nations meeting in Hangzhou, China, on September 4.
The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the opening ceremony of the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on September 7: Sylvia Mathews Burwell (head of delegation); Liliana Ayalde; Claudia L. Gordon; William Reynolds III; and Bonnie St. John.
September 3
In the afternoon, upon arrival in Hangzhou, China, the President traveled to the JW Marriott Hotel Hangzhou. Later, in Ballroom C of the JW Marriott, he visited with U.S. Embassy personnel and their families. Then, he traveled to West Lake State Guest House.
In the evening, in Ming Yuan Hall at the West Lake State Guest House, the President participated in an expanded bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping of China, followed by a restricted bilateral meeting with President Xi in the Huai Hu Room. Later, in the Banquet Hall at West Lake State Guest House, he attended a working dinner with President Xi. Following the meetings, he and President Xi walked the grounds of the Guest House, talked about exercise routines, the history of the Guest House, and the design of the pagodas, and stopped for tea. Then, he returned to the JW Marriott hotel, where he remained overnight.
September 4
In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Hangzhou Olympic and International Expo Center, where, in the VIP Welcome Hall, he participated in a family photograph with leaders attending the Group of Twenty (G–20) nations summit, followed by the opening ceremony of the G–20 summit in the Main Meeting Hall. Later, also in the main meeting hall of the Expo Center, he attended the first working session of the summit.
In the evening, the President traveled to the Zhejiang Xizi Hotel Hangzhou, where, in the Xizi Hall, he attended a welcome reception, participated in a family photograph in the outdoor courtyard, and had dinner with the G–20 leaders and spouses in the Banquet Hall hosted by President Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan. Later, he took a boat ride on West Lake, where he and other G–20 leaders and spouses attended a gala performance. Then, he returned to the JW Marriot Hotel Hangzhou, where he remained overnight.
September 5
In the morning, the President traveled to Hangzhou Olympic and International Expo Center, where, in the Main Meeting Hall, he participated in the second session of the G–20 summit. Then, on the margins of the G–20 summit, in Room 401, he met with President François Hollande of France and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to discuss the situation in Ukraine.
In the afternoon, also at the Expo Center, on the margins of the G–20 summit, the President met with President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia to discuss the situations in Syria and Ukraine. Then, in the Main Meeting Hall at the Expo Center, he participated in the third session of the summit, followed by the fourth session, a working lunch in the Rooftop Banquet Hall.
Later, in the Main Meeting Hall, he participated in the fifth session of the G–20 summit, followed by the closing ceremony.
In the evening, the President returned to the JW Marriott Hotel Hangzhou. Later, he traveled to Vientiane, Laos. Upon arrival, he traveled to the Landmark Mekong Riverside Hotel in Vientiane, where he remained overnight.
September 6
In the morning, the President traveled to the Presidential Palace, where he participated in an arrival ceremony with President Bounnyang Vorachit of Laos. Then, in the Dok Boua Joom Room, he had a bilateral meeting with President Bounnyang.
In the afternoon, the President returned to the Landmark Mekong Riverside Hotel l. Later, he traveled to Lao National Cultural Hall. Then, he returned to the Landmark hotel, where he visited with U.S. Embassy personnel and their families. He remained overnight at the Landmark hotel.
The President announced that he has nominated Abid Riaz Qureshi to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
September 7
In the morning, the President traveled to the Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise (COPE) Visitor Centre in Vientiane, where he toured the facility with COPE Visitor Centre manager Soksai Sengvong Kham and signed the guest book. Later, he traveled to Luang Prabang, Laos.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to, Wat Xieng Thong Buddhist temple, where he toured the temple and viewed the grounds with Luang Prabang National Museum Deputy Director of Foreign Affairs Vanpheng Keopannha. While at the temple, he recorded an interview with Deputy National Security Adviser for Strategic Communications Benjamin J. Rhodes for later online broadcast. Then, he traveled to Souphanouvong University. While en route, he stopped for and greeted local residents, and visited neighborhood vendors and food stalls along the Mekong River. Then, at the university, he met with civil society members of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI).
Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Landmark Mekong Riverside Hotel in Vientiane.
In the evening, the President traveled to the National Convention Centre, where he met with President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines. Then, also in the Gala Dinner Hall at the National Convention Centre, he attended a gala dinner for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit leaders and participated in an official group photograph. Later, he returned to the Landmark hotel, where he remained overnight.
The President announced that he has appointed H.T. Nguyen as a member of the National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations.
The President announced that he has appointed Martha G. Abbott as a member of the National Security Education Board.
September 8
In the morning, the President traveled to the National Convention Centre. Then, he participated in a group photograph with Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI) leaders. Later, in Room 2, he attended an East Asia Summit (EAS) leaders meeting.
In the afternoon, in the main lobby of the National Convention Centre, the President participated in an official photograph with EAS leaders. Then, he returned to the Landmark Mekong Riverside Hotel, where he met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to discuss India-U.S. relations, bilateral cooperation in implementing the Paris Agreement on climate change, and U.S. support for India's membership bid to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group. Later, he traveled to Yokota Air Base, Japan, arriving early the following morning. While en route aboard Air Force One, he was briefed by National Security Adviser Susan E. Rice on a reported recent nuclear test by North Korea. Also aboard Air Force One, he had separate telephone conversations with President Park Geun-hye of South Korea and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan to reiterate the U.S. commitment to the defense of South Korea and Japan and indicate his continued consultation with both leaders to ensure that North Korea's actions are met with a strong international response.
The President made additional disaster assistance available to Louisiana by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken as a result of severe storms and flooding that occurred from August 11 through 31.
September 9
In the morning, the President traveled to Anchorage, AK, arriving in the afternoon. In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Philadelphia, PA, on September
13.
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The White House announced that the President will travel to New York City on September The President announced his intention to nominate David J. Arroyo to be a member of the
Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
The President announced his intention to nominate Robert G. Taub to be a Commissioner on the Postal Regulatory Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Matthew L. Wiener to be Chairman of the Council of the Administrative Conference of the United States.
The President announced his intention to designate Dan Cnossen and James A. "Sandy" Winnefeld to be members of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Naval Academy.
September 11
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President observed a moment of silence to mark the 15th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Then, he traveled to Arlington, VA. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
In the afternoon, the President and his daughter Malia traveled to Great Falls National Park in McLean, VA. Later, they returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.
September 12
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he dropped by a meeting between Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell, Senior Adviser Valerie B. Jarrett, and Deputy Chief of Staff for
Implementation Kristie A. Canegallo and leaders of insurance companies participating in the health insurance marketplace to discuss the 2017 open enrollment period.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy to the White House on October 18.
September 13
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing, followed by a meeting with Secretary of State John F. Kerry. Also in the morning, in the Roosevelt Room, he recorded a video conversation with Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Jason L. Furman to discuss the Census Bureau's release of 2015 data on income, poverty, and health insurance in the U.S.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Philadelphia, PA. Later, he traveled to the Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square hotel, where, in the Cassatt Room, he taped separate radio interviews by phone with Frankie Darcell of WMXD in Detroit, MI, and Philadelphia, PA, and Rick Party and Benji Brown of WHQY in Miami, FL. Then, in the Warhol Room, he attended a Democratic National Committee roundtable fundraiser. Later, he traveled to New York City, where, following a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee fundraiser at a private residence, he met with outgoing New York City Police Commissioner William J. Bratton and Commissioner-designate James P. O'Neill to congratulate Commissioner Bratton on his retirement and Commissioner-designate O'Neill on his new position, thank them for their service, and extend best wishes for their next steps.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher A. Coons and Ronald H. Johnson to be Representatives of the United States to the 71st Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.
The President announced his intention to nominate Valerie Biden Owens and Cynthia Ryan to be Alternate Representatives of the United States to the 71st Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.
The President announced the nomination of Diane Gujarati to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
September 14
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of the Treasury Jacob J. Lew.
In the evening, the President, Mrs. Obama, their daughters Malia and Sasha, and Mrs.
Obama's mother Marian Shields Robinson toured the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
The White House announced that the President will award the 2015 National Medal of Arts and the National Humanities Medal on September 22.
September 15
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the evening, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, prior to delivering remarks at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Annual Awards Gala, the President met backstage with Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton.
September 16
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he had a telephone conversation with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, to discuss the situations in Syria and Yemen, efforts to combat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and Al Qaida terrorist organizations in Syria, the importance of stabilizing areas of Iraq liberated from ISIL, the upcoming U.N. Summit for Refugees and Migrants, efforts to address climate change, and United Arab Emirates-U.S. relations.
In the afternoon, in the Situation Room, the President met with the National Security Council to discuss the situations in Iraq and Syria and efforts to combat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization. Later, in the Oval Office, he participated in a credentialing ceremony for newly appointed Ambassadors to the U.S.
The White House announced that the President will travel to New York City on September
18.
The President announced his intention to nominate Elizabeth A. Field to be Inspector
General of the Office of Personnel Management.
The President announced his intention to nominate Tina S. Kaidanow to be Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs at the Department of State.
The President announced his intention to nominate Markos Kounalakis to be a member of the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy.
The President announced his intention to nominate Justin H. Siberell to be Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with the rank of Ambassador at Large, at the Department of State.
The President announced his intention to nominate Claudia Slacik to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the U.S.
The President announced his intention to nominate Gail O’Connor Mellow and Dana A. Williams to be members of the National Council on the Humanities.
The President announced his intention to appoint Jeremy A. Sabloff as Chairman and member of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee at the Department of State.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee at the Department of State: Adele Chatfield-Taylor; Shannon Keller O'Loughlin; and James K. Reap.
The President announced his intention to appoint W. Kent Fuchs and Julia M. Phillips as members of the National Science Board at the National Science Foundation.
The President announced his intention to appoint Renee M. Johnson as a member of the National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations.
The President announced his intention to appoint Rami Nashashibi as a member of the President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
The President declared a major disaster in Maryland and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe storm and flooding from July 30 through 31.
September 17
In the evening, outside Hall D at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the President visited with Democratic Presidential Nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton following her remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Phoenix Awards dinner. Also in the evening, he was briefed on the explosion in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City. He also had a telephone conversation with Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York to discuss the explosion at 23d Street and Sixth Avenue and the ensuing investigation and thank State's first responders for their swift reaction to the incident.
September 18
In the afternoon, the President traveled to New York City.
In the evening, the President traveled to Lotte New York Palace hotel, where he remained overnight.
During the day, the President received periodic updates on the investigation into the bombing in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City on September 17. He also had separate telephone conversations with Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York City and Gov. Christopher J. Christie of New Jersey to discuss the explosions in New York City and Seaside Park, NJ, and the recovered pipe bombs in Elizabeth, NJ, and the ensuing investigations.
The White House announced that the President will meet with Premier Li Keqiang of China on the margins of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City on September 19.
The White House announced that the President will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the margins of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City on September 21.
September 19
In the morning, the President received a briefing from Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James B. Comey, Jr., on the ongoing investigation into the explosions in New York City and Seaside Park, NJ, and the recovered pipe bombs in Elizabeth, NJ. Later, the President had a telephone conversation with President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya to discuss U.S.-Kenya relations, review the objectives of the Leaders' Summit on Refugees and the U.S.-Africa Business Forum, commend Kenya's efforts to improve long-term conditions for hosting refugees, among other things, underscore the importance of securing the entry into force of the Paris Agreement on climate change, and reiterate the importance of holding peaceful, free, and fair elections in Kenya in 2017 and continuing the fight against the al-Shabaab terrorist organization.
Later in the morning, the President attended a Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee roundtable fundraiser.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Lotte New York Palace hotel.
In the afternoon, in the Holmes I room at the Lotte New York Palace hotel, the President met with Premier Li Keqiang of China to discuss China-U.S. relations, condemn North Korea's September 9 nuclear test, evaluate China's transition toward a more sustainable, consumption- driven economic growth model, review China-U.S. trade relations, pledge continued work toward bringing the Paris Agreement on climate change into force as early as possible and to reach a market-based measure to reduce international aviation emissions, and acknowledge the need to further strengthen the international humanitarian system, including pressing refugee issues. Later, he traveled to the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, where in the Main Auditorium, he visited with Mission staff. Secretary of State John F. Kerry and U.S. Permanent Representative to the
U.N. Samantha Power also attended.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to the Cosme restaurant, where they had dinner. Later, they returned to the Lotte New York Palace hotel, where they remained overnight.
During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Officers Angel Padilla and Peter Hammer of the Linden, NJ, Police Department, who were injured during the apprehension of the suspect in the September 17 explosions in New York and New Jersey, Ahmad Khan Rahami, on September 19. He also spoke with Officer Jason Falconer of the Avon, MN, Police Department, who, although off duty at the time, subdued the suspect in the St. Cloud, MN, mall stabbings, Dahir Ahmed Adan, on September 17. He commended the bravery and selflessness of all three law enforcement professionals and offered his gratitude on behalf of the Nation for their heroic actions.
The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Babyn Yar Massacre Kiev, Ukraine, on September 29: Penny S. Pritzker (head of delegation); Marie L. Yovanovitch; Charles A. Kupchan; Tom A. Bernstein; and Yehiel Poupko.
September 20
In the morning, the President traveled to United Nations Headquarters.
In the afternoon, in the Office of the President of the Assembly at United Nations Headquarters, the President held courtesy call with President of the U.N. General Assembly Peter Thomson. Then, in the Office of the Secretary-General, he held a courtesy call with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Later, in the Economic and Social Council Chamber, he participated in a family photograph with leaders attending the Leaders' Summit on Refugees.
Then, he returned to the Lotte New York Palace hotel.
In the evening, in the Villard Ballroom at the Lotte New York Palace hotel, the President attended and made remarks at a reception for foreign heads of delegations to the U.N. General Assembly. He remained overnight at the Lotte New York Palace hotel.
During the day, on the margins of the U.N. General Assembly, the President met with Prime Minister Malcolm B. Turnbull of Australia to discuss Australia-U.S. relations, humanitarian cooperation, and efforts to combat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization.
September 21
In the morning, the President traveled to the Plaza hotel. Later, he returned to the Lotte New York Palace hotel.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama returned to Washington, DC. Also in the afternoon, he had separate telephone conversations with Mayor Dewey F. Bartlett, Jr., of Tulsa, OK, and Mayor Jennifer W. Roberts of Charlotte, NC, to discuss the deaths of Terence Crutcher in Tulsa on September 16 and Keith L. Scott in Charlotte on September 20 and the related protests in their respective cities. The President expressed his condolences to both mayors for the tragic events, affirmed the Federal commitment to provide assistance as needed, and reiterated that any protests should be conducted in a peaceful manner and that local law enforcement should find ways to calmly and productively engage those protesting.
During the day, the President received updates on the situations in Tulsa and Charlotte from Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch and White House Senior Adviser Valerie B. Jarrett.
The White House announced that President will welcome Kyle Busch and his team members to the White House to honor his 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship on September 28.
September 22
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, at the Greensboro Interactive Lunch Counter at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African American History and Culture, the President and Mrs. Obama recorded an interview with Robin Roberts of ABC's "Good Morning America" program for later broadcast. Then, in the Modern Civil Rights Gallery, he continued the interview with Ms. Roberts. Also in the afternoon, he had a telephone conversation with Gov. Patrick L. McCrory of North Carolina to discuss the fatal shooting of Keith L. Scott by police officers in Charlotte, NC, on September 20, the resulting protests and civil unrest in Charlotte, and the efforts of local law enforcement to contain the unrest.
The White House announced that the President will host the White House Tribal Nations Conference on September 26.
The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Obama will welcome the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams to the White House to honor their participation and success in this year's Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on September 29.
The President announced his intention to nominate Tulinabo Salama Mushingi to be Ambassador to Senegal and Guinea-Bissau.
The President announced his intention to nominate N. Bruce Duthu to be a member of the National Council on the Humanities.
The President announced his intention to nominate Wilfredo Martinez and Chase Rogers to be members of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute.
The President announced his intention to appoint Victoria Reggie Kennedy, Charles B. Ortner, and Susan S. Sher as General Trustees on the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
The President announced his intention to appoint Kenneth W. Mack as a member of the Permanent Committee for the Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise.
The President announced his intention to appoint Eugenio Piñeiro-Soler as a U.S. Commissioner on the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas.
The President announced his intention to appoint Sonia Tower as a member of the Advisory Committee on the Arts for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
The President announced his intention to designate E. Elliott "Skip" Barker and Matice J. Wright to be members of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Naval Academy.
September 23
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with White House Press Secretary Joshua R. Earnest to discuss H.R. 5325, which would fund the operations of the Federal Government and give public health professionals the resources needed to fight the Zika virus. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter.
During the day, in the Oval Office, the President met with Brendan Cox, husband the late Jo Cox, the British Member of Parliament who was killed after a meeting with her constituents in Birstall, United Kingdom, on June 16, to thank Mr. Cox and his family for her selfless service to others and reaffirm their shared commitment to carry on the legacy of her work.
In the evening, in the Eisenhower Theater at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the President and Mrs. Obama attended a special performance in celebration of the opening of the National Museum of African American History.
September 24
In the morning, on the National Mall, the President and Mrs. Obama attended the opening ceremony of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill also attended.
September 26
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, the President participated in a traditional blanketing ceremony as part of the 2016 White House Tribal Nations Conference.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Fort Lee, VA, on September
28.
September 27
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, at a private residence, the President attended a joint, roundtable fundraiser for the Hillary Victory Fund and Democratic National Committee.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Annandale, VA, on September
30.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffrey DeLaurentis to be Ambassador to
Cuba.
The President announced that he has nominated Julie R. Breslow, Deborah J. Israel and Carmen G. McLean to be judges on the Superior Court for the District of Columbia.
September 28
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Fort Lee, VA, where, in the Clark Fitness Center, he participated in a town hall meeting and question-and-answer session with Active Duty U.S. servicemembers and veterans hosted by CNN, which was recorded for later broadcast.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
During the day, the President recorded a telephone interview with Steve Harvey of the "The Steve Harvey Morning Show" for later broadcast.
The White House announced that the President will lead the delegation to attend the memorial service for former President Shimon Peres of Israel in Jerusalem on September 29.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Jerusalem on September 29.
The President announced his intention to nominate Brent F. Nelsen to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
The President announced his intention to nominate Glenn A. Fine to be Inspector General at the Department of Defense.
The President announced his intention to nominate Virginia Johnson and Sylvia Orozco to be members of the National Council on the Arts.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jane M. Doggett and Diane S. Harris to be members of the National Council on the Humanities.
The President declared a major disaster in Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Hermine from August 31 through September 11.
September 29
In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to discuss implementation of the Minsk agreements, urge the parties in the Ukraine conflict to abide by the cease-fire, and condemn the Russian and Syrian regime airstrikes on eastern Aleppo, Syria.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Jerusalem, arriving the following morning. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a
Presidential delegation to attend the state funeral of former President Shimon Peres in Tel Aviv,
Israel, on September 30: Barack Obama (head of delegation); William J. Clinton; Daniel Shapiro; John F. Kerry; Robert P. Casey, Jr.; Nancy Pelosi; Steny H. Hoyer; Janice D Schakowsky; Charles B. Rangel; Sander M. Levin; Eliot L. Engel; Ileana Ros-Lehtinen; Jerrold L. Nadler; Kay Granger; Susan A. Davis; Steven J. Israel; Adam B. Schiff; Steve Cohen; Theodore E. Deutch; David N. Cicilline; Suzanne Bonamici; Alan S. Lowenthal; Lee M. Zeldin; Susan E. Rice; Benjamin J. Rhodes; Jeffrey D. Zients; Robert Malley; Frank G. Lowenstein; Yael Lempert; Stephen J. Hadley; Martin S. Indyk; Stuart E. Eizenstat; and Alan P. Solow.
September 30
In the morning, following the memorial service for former President Shimon Peres of Israel, the President attended a private ceremony at Israel's national cemetery, Mount Herzl, in Jerusalem.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President declared a major disaster in Iowa and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding from August 23 through 27.
The White House announced that the President will welcome the 2016 Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins to the White House on October 6.
October 1
During the day, the President received a briefing on the storm path of Hurricane Matthew and related preparedness efforts, including pre-positioned relief supplies for affected Caribbean Nations, and will receive updates as the storm develops.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Tampa, FL, on October 5. The White House announced that the President will travel to Miami, FL, on October 5.
October 3
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the East Wing and on the South Lawn, the President viewed exhibits participating in the White House's South by South Lawn Festival and visited with exhibitors.
October 4
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Also in the morning, he received an update from Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser Lisa O. Monaco on Hurricane Matthew, related preparedness efforts undertaken by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and potential impact on Caribbean Nations.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Biden met with Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter.
The White House announced that the President will postpone his scheduled travel to Tampa and Miami, FL, on October 5 due to the expected landfall of Hurricane Matthew.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Chicago, IL, from October 7 through 9.
October 5
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President congratulated Senior Advisor Brian C. Deese on the first day of the implementation of the Paris Agreement on climate change. Then, in the Doctor's Office, he recorded radio interviews with Zenja Dunn of KOAS in Las Vegas, NV, WUSL in Philadelphia, PA, Patty Jackson of WDAS in Philadelphia, PA, Felisha Monet of WEDR in Miami, FL, WJLB in Detroit, MI, and Rickey Smiley, all for later broadcast.
October 6
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Also in the morning, he was updated on the preparations underway to response to the likely landfall of Hurricane Matthew.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, on the South Lawn, he dropped by a "Let's Move!" event hosted by Mrs. Obama with schoolchildren from around the country to celebrate the fall harvest of the White House Kitchen Garden, visited with guests, and participated in a photographic opportunity.
During the day, the President had telephone conversations with Gov. Nathan Deal of Georgia, Gov. Nikki Randhawa Haley of South Carolina, Gov. Patrick L. McCrory of North Carolina, and Gov. Richard L. Scott of Florida to discuss preparations ahead of Hurricane Matthew's impending landfall, urge safe evacuation of all affected residents, and offer any necessary Federal resources to help the States respond.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy to the White House on October 18.
The President announced his intention to appoint L. Wayne Brasure as Director for Domestic Nuclear Detection at the Department of Homeland Security.
The President announced his intention to appoint Peter Van Dyck Emerson as a member of the President's Commission on White House Fellowships.
The President announced his intention to appoint Robert D. Alverson as a U.S. Commissioner on the International Pacific Halibut Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint Victor R. McCrary and Emilio F. Moran as members of the National Science Board for the National Science Foundation.
The President announced his intention to appoint Philip Anderson as a U.S. Commissioner on the Pacific Salmon Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council: Susan Levine; Elliot J. Schrage; Irvin Shapell; Howard Unger; and Clemantine Wamariya.
The President declared an emergency in Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Matthew beginning on October 3, 2016, and continuing.
The President declared a major disaster in Hawaii and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from September 11 through 14.
The President declared an emergency in South Carolina and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Matthew beginning on October 4 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Georgia and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Matthew beginning on October 4 and continuing.
October 7
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Chicago, IL, arriving in the afternoon.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners Building at 69 W. Washington Street, where he greeted poll workers and cast his ballot for the November 8 general election. Then, he traveled to a private residence, where he attended a Democratic National Committee roundtable fundraiser. Later, also at the private residence, he recorded a promotional video for the Hillary for America organization to encourage early voting ahead of the November 8 general election.
In the evening, the President traveled to his Hyde Park-Kenwood residence. Later, he traveled to Sepia restaurant, where he met with friends and Barack Obama Foundation supporters working on plans for siting the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Then, he traveled to Swift & Sons restaurant, where he had dinner with friends and supporters to continue discussing future plans for his Foundation, including the library and related programming. Later, he returned to his Hyde Park-Kenwood residence, where he remained overnight.
Also in the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with President Juan Manuel Santos Calderon of Colombia to congratulate him on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to end the longest conflict in the Western Hemisphere and reiterate U.S. support for the peace process as President Santos pursues a national dialogue on continued negotiations.
During the day, the President received regular updates from Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser Lisa O. Monaco on Hurricane Matthew and the expected impact on southeastern States.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Pittsburgh, PA, on October 13.
The President declared an emergency in North Carolina and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Matthew beginning on October 4 and continuing.
October 8
In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate to receive an update on the storm path of Hurricane Matthew and the plans for a Federal response. Also in the morning, he had telephone conversations with Gov. J. Nathan Deal of Georgia, Gov. Nikki Randhawa Haley of South Carolina, Gov. Patrick L. McCrory of North Carolina, and Gov. Richard L. Scott of Florida to discuss preparations ahead of Hurricane Matthew's impending landfall, urge safe evacuation of all affected residents, and offer any necessary Federal resources to help the States respond. Later, he traveled to Olympia Fields, IL. In the afternoon, the President returned to his Hyde Park- Kenwood residence in Chicago, IL. While en route, he stopped to visit with friends Eleanor Kaye Wilson and her husband Wellington Wilson.
During the day, the President received regular updates from Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser Lisa O. Monaco on Hurricane Matthew and the expected impact on southeastern States.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Greensboro, NC, on October
11.
October 9
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.
During the day, the President continued to receive regular updates from Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser Lisa O. Monaco on Hurricane Matthew.
The President declared a major disaster in Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Matthew beginning October 3 and continuing.
The President declared a major disaster in Georgia and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Matthew beginning October 4 and continuing.
October 10
In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate and Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser Lisa O. Monaco to receive the latest updates on the impact of Hurricane Matthew and ongoing Federal response efforts.
The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Pittsburgh, PA, on October 13.
The President declared a major disaster in North Carolina and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Matthew beginning October 4 and continuing.
October 11
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Greensboro, NC, where in the Alumni Conference Room of the Alumni-Foundation Event Center at North Carolina A&T State University, he met with several "My Brother's Keeper" participants. Then, in Middle Ballroom of the Alumni- Foundation Event Center, he participated in a town hall meeting and question-and-answer session hosted by ESPN.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. Patrick L. McCrory of North Carolina to discuss the ongoing response to Hurricane Matthew and the flooding across the State. The President reiterated that all necessary Federal resources be directed to help North Carolina and other impacted States respond effectively to the storm and expressed his condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the storm and all those who have been affected.
Also during the day, he was briefed by Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser Lisa O. Monaco on the impact of Hurricane Matthew and ongoing Federal response and recovery efforts underway in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Columbus, OH, on October 13.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Cleveland, OH, on October 13 and 14.
The President declared a major disaster in South Carolina and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Matthew beginning October 4 and continuing.
October 12
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, in the Doctor's Office, the President recorded separate radio interviews with Sam Sylk of WZAK in Cleveland, OH, and James Thomas, Jr., of WHQT and Papa Keith of WMIB in Miami, FL.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, in the Green Room, he visited with Nevada home health care worker Roxana Giron, who introduced him before his remarks at a Hispanic Heritage Month reception. Then, in the East Room, he attended and made remarks at the Hispanic Heritage Month reception.
October 13
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Pittsburgh, PA. Later, he traveled to the University of Pittsburgh, where, at Alumni Hall, he toured projects participating in the White House Frontiers Conference with Chancellor Patrick Gallagher and visited with exhibitors. Later, he traveled to Carnegie Mellon University, where, following his remarks and a panel discussion at the Jared L. Cohon University, he recorded a sketch in the McConomy Auditorium with Stephen
T. Colbert of CBS's "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" for later broadcast.
In the evening, the President traveled to Columbus, OH. Later, he traveled to Cleveland, OH. Upon arrival, he traveled to the Hilton Downtown Cleveland hotel, where he remained overnight.
The White House that the President will visit Benjamin Banneker Academic High School on October 17.
October 14
In the afternoon, in the Flight Viewing Lounge at the Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport, the President recorded an interview with Peter Hamby of Snapchat for later online broadcast. Then, the President returned to Washington, DC.
Later in the afternoon, in the Situation Room, the President met with his National Security Council to receive an update on efforts to combat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization in Iraq and Syria.
In the evening, on the South Lawn, President and Mrs. Obama hosted a reception for White House staffers to thank them for their service.
The President announced his intention to appoint Meghan Flanz as Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The President announced his intention to appoint Carla A. Harris as Chairperson of the National Women's Business Council.
The President announced his intention to appoint H. Fisk Johnson and Mark Tercek as members of the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations.
The President announced his intention to appoint Joshua B. Bolten and Stuart Levey as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council.
October 17
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Miami, FL, on October 20.
October 18
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy. Vice President Joe Biden also attended.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President had a telephone conversation with Secretary-General-designate António Guterres of the United Nations to congratulate him on his recent election and affirm that the U.S. will work closely with him when he assumes leadership of the United Nations on January 1, 2017. The President pledged continued U.S. assistance on a wide array of global challenges, including climate change, forced migration, sustainable development, nonproliferation, humanitarian assistance, conflict prevention, peacekeeping, and human rights. He also stressed the importance of U.N. reform efforts, including ensuring effective and accountable peacekeeping and strengthening and modernizing U.N. institutions.
In the evening, on the North Portico, the President and Mrs. Obama greeted Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy and his wife Agnese Landini upon their arrival for a state dinner and reception. Then, on the Grand Staircase, he and Mrs. Obama participated in an official photograph with Prime Minister Renzi and Ms. Landini.
The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of Jorge Carlos Fonseca as President of Cabo
Verde in Praia, Cabo Verde, on October 20: Linda Thomas-Greenfield (head of delegation); and Donald L. Heflin.
October 19
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Doctor's Office, he recorded separate telephone interviews with Karen Clarke and Brian Dawson of WQOK, WFXC, and WNNL in Raleigh, NC, Olympia "Olympia D" Dicks of WOSF in Charlotte, NC, and Anjali "Queen B" McGuire of WBTP in Tampa, FL.
October 20
In the morning, the President traveled to Miami, FL, arriving in the afternoon. While en route aboard Air Force One, he met with Senior Presidential Speechwriter Stephen A. Krupin to discuss his remarks on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to be delivered later in the morning at Miami Dade College.
In the afternoon, in Room 3208 of the Conference Center at Miami Dade College, the President recorded a comedy sketch and interview with Samantha Bee of TBS's "Full Frontal With Samantha Bee" program for later broadcast.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Miami Gardens, FL. Later, he traveled to Miami Beach, FL, where, at a private residence, he attended a Democratic Governors Association roundtable fundraiser.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Las Vegas, NV, on October 23. The President declared a major disaster in Kansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement
State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding from September 2 through 12.
The President declared a major disaster in Wisconsin and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, flooding, and mudslides on September 21 and 22.
October 21
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with actor and comedian Bill Murray, recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. During the meeting, they recorded a video to promote enrollment in health insurance plans offered through the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act marketplace. Later, also in the Oval office, he met with White House Kids Science Advisers program participants.
In the evening, in the East Room, the President and Mrs. Obama hosted a private party.
The White House announced that the President will travel to San Diego, CA, on October 23, and Los Angeles, CA, on October 24.
The President announced his intention to nominate Richard Stengel to be a member and Chairman of the Broadcasting Board of Governors.
The President announced his intention to appoint Tam O'Shaughnessy and Amanda Wright Lane as members of the Advisory Board of the National Air and Space Museum.
The President announced his intention to appoint Susan Hayman as a member of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention: Jacob Horowitz; Jim St. Germain; and Francisco A. Villarruel.
The President announced his intention to appoint Tawara D. Goode and Rebecca S. Salon as members of the President's Committee for People With Intellectual Disabilities.
October 23
In the afternoon, the President traveled to North Las Vegas, NV.
In the evening, the President traveled to San Diego, CA. Later, he traveled to the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines hotel in La Jolla, CA, where he remained overnight.
October 24
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Los Angeles, CA, where, at the El Capitan Entertainment Center, he recorded an interview with Jimmy Kimmel of ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" program for later broadcast. Later, he traveled to Beverly Hills, CA, where at a private residence, he attended a Democratic National Committee and Hillary Victory Fund roundtable fundraiser.
In the evening, the President traveled to the residence of White House decorator Michael S. Smith, partner of U.S. Ambassador to Spain James Costos, where he visited with friends. Later, he traveled to the W Los Angeles-West Beverly Hills hotel in Los Angeles, CA, where he remained overnight.
October 25
In the morning, the President traveled to Beverly Hills, CA, where at a private residence, he attended a Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee roundtable fundraiser.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Orlando, FL, on October 28.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Greece from November 14 through 17, Germany on November 17 and 18, and Peru from November 18 through 21.
October 26
In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to discuss the ongoing campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization, Turkey's role supporting local Syrian forces in clearing ISIL from Turkey's border in northwest Syria, continuing coordination efforts to apply sustained pressure on ISIL in Syria, and the importance of denying safe haven to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) insurgent group in northern Iraq.
October 27
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had lunch.
October 28
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Orlando, FL.
In the evening, following his remarks at a Hillary for America campaign event at the CFE Arena, in Room 1046, the President recorded separate interviews with YouTube
creatorsElizabeth Koshy, Lia Marie Johnson, and Adande "Swoozie" Thorne. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. Prior to departure from Orlando International Airport, he visited briefly with Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler and lead guitarist Joe Perry aboard Air Force One.
During the day, in the Oval Office, the President visited with Abraham Lincoln interpreter Richard "Fritz" Klein of Springfield, IL.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Columbus, OH, on November
1.
The President announced his intention to appoint Robert L. Morgan as a member of the Utah
Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint Toni L. Griffin and Alex Krieger as members of the Commission of Fine Arts.
The President announced his intention to appoint Jacqueline K. Barton and Anne Case as members of the President's Committee on the National Medal of Science.
The President announced his intention to appoint Merrill Friedman as a member of the President's Committee for People With Intellectual Disabilities.
The President announced his intention to appoint Reuben Brigety as a member of the National Security Education Board.
The President announced his intention to appoint Gene Shawcroft as a member of the Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission.
The President announced his intention to designate Christine Fox as a member of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Naval Academy.
October 31
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, on the South Portico, he and Mrs. Obama greeted local schoolchildren and children of U.S. servicemembers trick-or-treating at the White House for Halloween.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Raleigh, NC, on November 2. The White House announced that the President will travel to Miami, FL, on November 2 and
3.
November 1
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President recorded an interview with Bill Maher of HBO's "Real Time With Bill Maher" program for later broadcast. Later, he traveled to Columbus, OH.
In the evening, in Conference Room 232 of the Field House at Capital University, the President recorded separate radio interviews with Willie Moore, Jr., of the "Willie Moore Jr. Show," and Thomas Joyner, Sybil Wilkes, and Damon Williams of the "Tom Joyner Morning Show," both for later broadcast. Then, in Classroom 203, also at the Field House, he recorded an interview with Versha Sharma of NowThis News for later online broadcast. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Jacksonville, FL, on November
3.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Charlotte, NC, on November 4. The President declared a major disaster in Iowa and ordered Federal aid to supplement State
and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding from September 21 through October 3.
November 2
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Doctor's Office, he recorded separate radio interviews with Shilynne Cole of WQMG in Greensboro, NC, and Monica May of WCFB in Orlando, FL, both for later broadcast.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Raleigh, NC. Upon arrival, he traveled to the Eddie Smith Field House at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, where, in the Team Room, he recorded an interview with Gina Rodriguez of MiTú for later online broadcast. Then, in the Director's Office, also at the Field House, he recorded several brief "get out the vote" promotional videos for the mobile application Snapchat and the video streaming service Spotify.
Later in the afternoon, he traveled to Miami, FL, arriving in the evening. Following his arrival, he traveled to Miami Beach, FL, where, at a private residence, he met with friends and supporters to discuss plans for the Barack Obama Foundation. Later, he traveled to the InterContinental Miami hotel, where he remained overnight.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Fayetteville, NC, on November
4.
The President declared a major disaster in Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement
Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Matthew on October 7 and continuing.
The President declared a major disaster in Minnesota and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding from September 21 through 24.
November 3
In the afternoon, in the Team Room of the FIU Arena at Florida International University, the President recorded separate radio interviews with Artie Goins of WBAV in Charlotte, NC, Erica DeLong, Brody Smith, and Nicole Weaver of WDCG's "Bob & the Showgram" program in Raleigh, NC, and John Monds of the "Love and R&B With John Monds" program, all for later broadcast. Later, he traveled to Jacksonville, FL.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Manager Joseph J. Maddon of Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs, to congratulate him on his team's victory in the World Series.
The President announced his intention to appoint Leonard A. Forsman as a member and Vice Chair of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
The President announced his intention to appoint Linda Behnken as a U.S. Commissioner on the U.S. International Pacific Halibut Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint Beth White as a member of the National Capital Planning Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint Donna Darm and Charles O. Swanton as
U.S. Commissioners on the Pacific Salmon Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint Earl A. Powell III and Elizabeth K. Meyer as members of the Commission of Fine Arts.
The President announced his intention to appoint Charles D. Brower and Gregory Siekaniec as Commissioners of the U.S. Section of the U.S.-Russia Polar Bear Commission.
November 4
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Fayetteville, NC. While en route aboard Air Force One, he participated in an interview with David Remnick, editor of the New Yorker magazine.
Upon arrival, he traveled to Fayetteville State University, where in the Dance Studio at the Felton
J. Capel Arena, he recorded an interview with Alfred C. Sharpton, Jr. of MSNBC's "PoliticsNation With Al Sharpton" program for later broadcast. Later, he traveled to Charlotte, NC.
In the evening, while en route to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the President continued his interview with David Remnick of the New Yorker. Then, he returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President will welcome the 2016 National Basketball Association Champion Cleveland Cavaliers on November 10.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Orlando, FL, on November 6. The White House announced that the President will travel to Durham, NH, on November 7.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Philadelphia, PA, on November 7.
November 6
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Kissimmee, FL. Following his remarks at Osceola County Stadium, he met briefly with J.J. Holmes, a 12-year-old boy with cerebral palsy who had been removed from a Donald J. Trump Presidential campaign rally in Tampa, FL, on November 5 for protesting on behalf of people with disabilities. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Ann Arbor, MI, on November
7.
November 7
In the morning, the President traveled to Ann Arbor, MI. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Durham, NH.
In the evening, the President traveled to Philadelphia, PA. Later, he and Mrs. Obama returned to Washington, DC.
November 8
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Map Room, he recorded an election-night video message with Buzzfeed News for later broadcast. Then, in Doctor's Office, he recorded separate telephone interviews with Frankie Darcell of WMXD in Detroit, MI, and WDAS in Philadelphia, PA; syndicated radio show host Jana Sutter; Cheryl "Cappuchino" Haygen of WUSL in Philadelphia, PA; Joel "Java Joel" Murphy of WAKS
in Cleveland, OH; Estee Martin, Lil Shawn, and Marc "DJ Nailz" Dixon of WPYO in Orlando, FL; and Mike Adam of WZMP in Philadelphia.
Also in the morning, the President played basketball with friends and staff members.
In the afternoon, in the East Room, the President met with departing White House interns and participated in a question-and-answer session.
In the evening, at the Residence, the President monitored Presidential and congressional election returns.
November 9
Early in the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with President-elect Donald
J. Trump to congratulate him on his election victory. He also had a separate telephone conversation with Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton to commend her on the strong campaign she waged throughout the country.
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Also in the morning, in the Oval Office, he and White House Chief of Staff Denis R. McDonough met with several staff members to discuss the results of the elections.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch.
Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in an interview with Jann Wenner of Rolling Stone magazine.
In the evening, in the Grand Foyer, the President hosted a group of former and current Cabinet members to thank them for their service.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President-elect Trump to the White House on November 10 to discuss the transition planning in order to ensure a smooth process between administrations.
November 10
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Diplomatic Reception Room, he and Mrs. Obama welcomed President-elect Donald J. Trump and his wife Melania.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Alex Myteberi, a 6-year old boy from Scarsdale, NY, who offered to share his house with Syrian refugees in need of shelter, about whom the President had spoken in his remarks at the Leaders' Summit on Refugees in New York City on September 20, and his mother Valbona.
November 11
In the morning, in the State Dining Room, the President hosted a breakfast to honor veterans and their families on the observance of Veterans Day. Also in the morning, in the Oval Office, he participated in an interview with David Remnick, editor of the New Yorker magazine. Later, he traveled to Arlington, VA, where at Arlington National Cemetery, he participated in a wreath- laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in commemoration of Veterans Day.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, in the Oval Office, he continued his interview with David Remnick of the New Yorker.
November 14
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had a telephone conversation with President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico to discuss Mexico-U.S. economic relations, migration issues, combating organized crime, strengthening the rule of law, and efforts to solidify Mexico-U.S. relations and institutionalize mechanisms of cooperation.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had lunch.
In the evening, the President traveled to Athens, Greece, arriving the following morning.
November 15
In the morning, upon arrival in Athens, the President traveled to the Arion Resort & Spa, Astir Palace hotel.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Presidential Mansion, where he participated in a welcoming ceremony with President Prokopios Pavlopoulos of Greece. Then, at the Maximos Mansion, he met with Prime Minister Alexios Tsipras of Greece. Later, he returned to the Arion Resort & Spa, Astir Palace hotel.
In the evening, the President traveled to the Presidential Mansion. Later, he returned to the Arion Resort & Spa, Astir Palace hotel, where he remained overnight.
The President announced the nomination of Rainey Ransom Brandt to be judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
November 16
In the morning, the President traveled to the Acropolis complex in Athens, where he toured the ruins with Ephorate of Antiquities of Athens Director Eleni Banou of Greece's Ministry of Culture and Sports.
In the afternoon, in front of the Parthenon at the Acropolis, the President participated in a video interview for the White House Office of Digital Strategy in which he discussed his visit to Greece and the significance of Greece as the birthplace of democracy. Later, he toured the Acropolis Museum with Museum President Dimitrios Pandermalis. Then, he traveled to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, where he met with Greek opposition leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis, president of the New Democracy party. Later, he traveled to Berlin, Germany.
In the evening, upon arrival in Berlin, the President traveled to the Hotel Adlon Kempinski, where he had dinner with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany and remained overnight.
The White House announced that the President will present the Medal of Freedom on November 22.
November 17
In the morning, the President traveled to the U.S. Embassy, where, in the Ernst Cramer Conference Room, he participated in a joint interview with Sonia Seymour Mikich of the German public television station ARD and Klaus Brinkbäumer of Der Spiegel magazine for later broadcast and publication.
In the afternoon, in the Quadriga Room at the U.S. Embassy, the President had lunch with
U.S. Ambassador to Germany John B. Emerson. Then, he returned to the Hotel Adlon Kempinski. Later, he traveled to the German Chancellery, where, in the Chancellor's Private Office, he met with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany.
In the evening, in the Private Dining Room at the Chancellery, the President and Chancellor Merkel had dinner. Later, he returned to the Hotel Adlon Kempinski, where he remained overnight.
The White House announced that the President will pardon the National Thanksgiving Turkey in the Rose Garden on November 23.
November 18
In the morning, the President traveled to the German Chancellery, where, in the Banquet Room, he met with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, President François Hollande of France, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy Brey of Spain, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy, and Prime Minister Theresa May of the United Kingdom to discuss common challenges facing the transatlantic community, including the need to stabilize the situations in the Middle East and North Africa, efforts to secure diplomatic resolutions to the conflicts in Syria and eastern Ukraine, and the importance of continued cooperation through NATO and other multilateral institutions. President Obama emphasized the vital role of democratic values in advancing human freedom and progress throughout history and in the future.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Lima, Peru.
In the evening, upon arrival in Lima, the President traveled to the JW Marriott Hotel Lima, where he remained overnight.
The President announced his intention to nominate Seth Harris and Jeffrey R. Moreland to be Directors on the AMTRAK Board of Directors.
The President announced his intention to nominate Rachel A. Meidl to be a member of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael P. Leary to be Inspector General of the Social Security Administration.
The President announced his intention to nominate Robert P. Storch to be Inspector General of the National Security Agency.
The President announced his intention to appoint Victor Santiago Pineda, Shelley Siegel, and Karen Tamley as members of the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Access Board.
The President announced his intention to appoint Maxwell Barrows and Ryan Easterly as members of the President’s Committee for People With Intellectual Disabilities.
The President announced his intention to appoint Marvin Johnson and David Walker as members of the Federal Service Impasses Panel, Federal Labor Relations Authority.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission: Kenneth R. Feinberg; Elaine R. Jones; Yo-Yo Ma; and John B. Kennedy Schlossberg.
The President announced his intention to appoint Clyde Terry as a member of the National Council on Disability, and upon appointment, to designate him as Chairperson.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the National Council on Disability: Billy W. Altom; Rabia Belt; Wendy S. Harbour; and Benro T. Ogunyipe.
November 19
In the morning, in his suite at the JW Marriott Hotel Lima, the President met with U.S. Ambassador Brian A. Nichols and his family, followed by a meet-and-greet event with U.S. Embassy personnel and their families in the Salon San Martin. Then, he traveled to the Lima Convention Centre, where, in the San Borja 2 room, he met with President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski of Peru.
In the afternoon, in the San Borja 1 room, also at the Lima Convention Centre, the President attended a meeting of leaders of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) countries to discuss continued
U.S. support for free trade, its strengthening of ties with the countries in the region, and its need to stay engaged in an increasingly interconnected world. Then, on the second-floor terrace at the Centre, he received an official welcoming to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' summit by President Kuczynski.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. Later, he returned to the JW Marriott hotel.
In the evening, the President traveled to Parque de la Reserva, where he attended the APEC leaders' gala dinner. Later, he returned to the JW Marriott hotel, where he remained overnight.
November 20
In the morning, the President traveled to the Lima Convention Centre, where in the Lima 2 room, he participated in a retreat session of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' summit. Also in the morning, on the margins of the APEC leaders summit, he met with President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia to discuss the situations in Ukraine and Syria.
In the afternoon, in the second-floor terrace at the Lima Convention Centre, the President participated in a family photograph with APEC leaders' summit delegates. Later in the Lima 2 room, also at the Convention Centre, he participated in a second retreat session of the APEC leaders' summit, followed by a farewell ceremony. Also in the afternoon, on the margins of the APEC leaders ' summit, he met with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan to discuss Japan-U.S. relations and areas of continued cooperation.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving the following morning.
November 21
The President announced his intention to appoint Fred Eychaner and David M. Rubenstein as general trustees of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
The President announced his intention to appoint Sam D. Brown, William H. Freeman and Lena L. Kennedy as members of the Advisory Committee on the Arts for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
The President announced his intention to appoint Randy L. Erwin as a member of the Federal Salary Council.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the National Museum and Library Services Board: Sayeed Choudhury, Luis Herrera, Homa Naficy, Tey M. Nunn, Jane Pickering , and Beth Takekawa.
The President announced his intention to appoint Sarah Suszczyk and William Valdez as members of the National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations.
The President announced his intention to appoint Mark Toy as a Commissioner of the Mississippi River Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint Sue Lowry as the Federal Commissioner on the Red River Compact Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint Anna Eleanor Roosevelt as Alternate Commissioner of the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint Luis M. Benavides as a member of the
U.S. Section of the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission.
November 22
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch.
November 23
In the morning, in the Situation Room, the President met with his national security team to discuss comprehensive domestic and international efforts to protect the U.S. during the holiday season, commend Federal, State, and local authorities for their continued cooperation to ensure public safety, and also receive a briefing on recent military operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization and Al Qaida that targeted key external operations plotters. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he recorded a video to commemorate World AIDS Day for later broadcast.
In the afternoon, at the Armed Forces Retirement Home, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha and Mrs. Obama's brother Craig M. Robinson, his wife Kelly, and their sons Aaron and Austin helped serve Thanksgiving meals to residents.
November 24
During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with nine deployed U.S. servicemembers from each branch of the Armed Forces to wish them and their families a happy Thanksgiving.
November 26
During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President-elect Donald J. Trump.
November 27
In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with President-elect Donald J. Trump.
November 28
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Also in the morning, he was briefed by Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser Lisa O. Monaco on the car and knife attack at Ohio State University in Columbus, OH.
In the evening, at the Residence, the President and Vice President Biden had dinner with Senate Minority Leader Harry M. Reid.
November 29
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he met with 2016–2017 class of White House Fellows to discuss their accomplishments over the past year and thank them for their service.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, where he visited with 13 wounded U.S. Army servicemembers and awarded 12 Purple Heart medals. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to nominate Bruce Hamilton to be a member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate Patrick K. Nakamura to be a member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint Jeri L. Williams as a member of the Medal of Valor Review Board.
The President announced his intention to appoint Phil Fuentes as a member of the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics.
The President announced his intention to appoint Charles H. Ramsey and Dan Tangherlini as members of the National Infrastructure Advisory Council.
The President announced his intention to appoint Thelma Duggin and David C. Jacobson as members of the Board of Trustees of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council: Tom A. Bernstein; David Marchick; Michael Polsky; Richard Price; and Ronald A. Ratner.
November 30
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Governor William E. Haslam of Tennessee to express concern for the residents of Tennessee affected by the devastating Chimney Top Fire and recent tornadoes in southeastern Tennessee, express his condolences for the lives lost in the fire, receive an update on the ongoing response efforts, and offer any Federal assistance necessary to combat the fire.
The President made additional disaster assistance available to the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for public assistance projects undertaken in the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians as a result of severe storms, flooding, and mudslides from December 4 through 6, 2014.
December 1
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Thomas E. Donilon, Chair of the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity, to discuss the Commission's findings and recommendations. Later, in the Green Room, he and Mrs. Obama participated in a photographic shoot, followed by an interview in the Red Room, with Jess Cagle and Sandra Sobieraj Westfall of People magazine.
During the day, the President commemorated World AIDS Day.
The White House announced that the President will travel to MacDill Air Force Base, FL, on December 6.
The President announced his intention to appoint Dave Ashok Chokshi as a member of the Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative and Public Health.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Air Force Academy: Roel C. Campos; Linda Garcia Cubero; B. Alvin Drew; Judith A. Fedder; and Edward Rice, Jr.
The President announced his intention to appoint Frederick H. Black, Sr., Jane Holl Lute, and Elizabeth Young McNally as members of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Military Academy.
The President announced his intention to appoint Mostafa A. El-Sayed and Pedro A. Sanchez as members of the President's Committee on the National Medal of Science.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee: Peter Altabefl; John Donovan; Steve Smith; and Jeffrey K. Storey.
December 2
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President posted an entry to his Facebook feed, including a promotional video via Facebook Live, on the beginning of the enrollment period for the Federal health insurance marketplace through healthcare.gov.
The President declared a major disaster in Pennsylvania and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding on October 20 and 21.
December 3
The White House announced further details on the President's travel to MacDill Air Force Base, FL, on December 6.
December 4
In the evening, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the President and Mrs. Obama attended the 2016 Kennedy Center Honors Gala.
December 5
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
The White House announced that the President will meet with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan in Honolulu, HI, on December 27, where he will accompany the Prime Minister on a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor.
December 6
In the morning, the President traveled to Tampa, FL, arriving in the afternoon. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy to thank him for his support, discuss the results of Italy's December 4 constitutional referendum, and emphasize the importance of continued Italy-U.S. cooperation and strong bilateral relations.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.
In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister John P. Key of New Zealand to thank him for his support during President Obama's tenure and underscore continued close New Zealand-U.S. relations.
The President announced his intention to nominate Thomas J. Murphy to be Under Secretary for Benefits at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ann D. Begeman to be a member of the Surface Transportation Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate Richard A. Kennedy to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
The President announced his intention to nominate Rebecca E. Rapp to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation.
The President announced his intention to appoint Jerry M. Hultin and Lisa A. Hallett as members of the American Battle Monuments Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint Rebecca Hankins and Naomi L. Nelson as members of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint Lee A. Feinstein, Priscilla Levine Kersten, and Jonathan S. Lavine as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council.
December 7
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with President François Hollande of France to express his appreciation for their strong cooperation during President Obama's tenure and France's contribution to a strong and united transatlantic alliance.
The President announced his intention to appoint Jason Glass and Susanna Loeb as members of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences.
The President announced his intention to appoint Lesley Israel as a member of the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad.
The President announced his intention to appoint Sheila Lirio Marcelo and John W. Miller as members of the Library of Congress Trust Fund Board.
The President announced his intention to appoint Rickey D. James and Shepard M. Smith as Commissioners of the Mississippi River Commission.
December 8
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the evening, on the State Floor, the President and Mrs. Obama hosted the Congressional
Ball.
December 9
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with Peoria, AZ, resident Nick Wetzel, who visited the White House on a Make-A-Wish Foundation–sponsored trip, his mother Nancy, and brothers Gregory and Stephan.
In the afternoon, in the Diplomatic Reception Room, the President and Mrs. Obama viewed a performance by the Bethune-Cookman University Concert Chorale and participated in a photographic opportunity. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he recorded a video to thank Federal employees for their service.
December 12
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President received an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President taped an interview with Trevor Noah of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" for later broadcast.
December 13
In the morning, in the Situation Room, the President met with the National Security Council to discuss U.S. efforts to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization, including the Iraqi-led campaign to liberate Mosul, efforts of coalition partners in Northern Syria to isolate Raqqa, and U.S. airstrikes to remove key ISIL leaders and attack planners. They also discussed the situation in Aleppo, Syria, following the military actions of the Syrian regime, backed by Russia and Iran.
December 15
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he had a telephone conversation with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to express his condolences for those killed and wounded in the December 10 terrorist attacks in Istanbul. They also discussed the situation in Aleppo, Syria, efforts to combat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization, and Turkey-U.S. relations.
Later in the morning, in the Roosevelt Room, the President dropped by a meeting between National Security Adviser Susan E. Rice and outgoing Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon of the United Nations. The President thanked former Secretary-General Ban for his valuable leadership of the United Nations over the past decade. The two leaders also discussed U.S.-U.N accomplishments since 2009, including addressing climate change, preventing and ending armed conflicts, protecting human rights, advancing economic development, reducing inequality, and combatting the nuclear and missile threats posed by Iran and North Korea. The President conveyed the importance of the U.S.-U.N. partnership and urged continued U.N. reform efforts.
In the afternoon, in the South Court Auditorium of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the President dropped by a screening of the film "Hidden Figures" hosted by Mrs. Obama, where he greeted actors Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson, and other cast members. Later, in the Cabinet Room, the President taped an interview with Steve Inskeep of NPR's "Morning Edition" program for later broadcast.
The White House announced that the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha will travel to Honolulu, HI, on December 16.
The President announced his intention to appoint Gregory S. Fehribach as a member of the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Access Board.
The President announced his intention to appoint Dorit D. Straus as a member of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee at the Department of State.
The President announced his intention to appoint Lynne M. Ireland, Mort Sajadian, and Kenneth J. Schutz as members of the National Museum and Library Services Board.
The President announced his intention to appoint Debo P. Adegbile and Catherine E. Lhamon as Commissioners of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
The President declared a major disaster in Tennessee and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by wildfires from November 28 through December 9.
December 16
In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Honolulu, HI, arriving in the evening.
In the evening, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to their vacation residence in Kailua, HI, where they remained overnight.
December 17
In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI.
In the afternoon, the President returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI, where he remained overnight.
During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing.
December 18
In the morning, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Kaneohe, HI, where they hiked the natures trails of the Ho`omaluhia Botanical Garden. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Kailua, HI, where they remained overnight.
During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing.
December 19
In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI. Later, he returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI. Also in the morning, he received a briefing from his national security team on the assassination of Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrei Gennadyevich Karlov in Ankara, Turkey.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Mid Pacific Country Club. In the afternoon, the President returned to his vacation residence.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Honolulu, HI. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Kailua, where they remained overnight. Also in the evening, he had a telephone conversation with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to offer his condolences on behalf of the American people for the horrific terrorist attack at the Christmas market in Berlin, Germany, renew his offer of U.S. assistance, and discuss German-U.S. counterterrorism cooperation.
During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing.
December 20
In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI. Later, he returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI.
In the afternoon, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Bellows Air Force Station in Waimanalo, HI. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Kailua, where they remained overnight.
During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing.
December 21
In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI. Later, he returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI. Then, he traveled to Kapolei, HI.
In the afternoon, the President returned to his vacation residence in Kailua.
In the evening, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Buzz's Lanikai restaurant. Later, they returned to their vacation residence, where they remained overnight.
During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention to appoint Reno Keoni Franklin as a member of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the Board of Trustees of the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development: Barbara J. Ells; Princess Daazhraii Johnson; Beverly Wright Morris; and C. Matthew Snipp.
The President announced his intention to appoint Randy L. Erwin as a member of the National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations.
The President made additional disaster assistance available to the Northern Mariana Islands by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands as a result of Typhoon Soudelor that occurred during the period from August 1 through 3, 2015.
December 22
In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI. Later, he returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI.
In the afternoon, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, where they spent time with friends at an on-base beach. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Kailua, where they remained overnight.
During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The White House announced further details on the President's meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan in Honolulu, HI, on December 27.
December 23
In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI. Later, he returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI. Then, he traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay.
In the afternoon, the President returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, where he remained overnight.
During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing.
December 24
In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI. Later, he returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI.
In the afternoon, the President and his daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Honolulu, where they had lunch at Side Street Inn and played a live-action escape room game at Breakout Waikiki. Later, they traveled to Kailua, where at Island Snow, they purchased shave ice and greeted customers and staff.
In the evening, the President and his daughters returned to their vacation residence, where they remained overnight. Later, he had separate telephone conversations with deployed U.S. servicemembers from each branch of the Armed Forces to thank them and their families for their service and sacrifice.
During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing.
December 25
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI, where they visited with U.S. servicemembers and their families.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama returned to their vacation residence in Kailua, HI, where they remained overnight.
During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing.
December 26
In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI. Later, he returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Mid Pacific Country Club. In the afternoon, the President returned to his vacation residence.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Honolulu, HI. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Kailua, where they remained overnight
During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing.
December 27
In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI. Later, he returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Camp H.M. Smith in Aiea, where, in the Commander's Office, he met with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan. Later, they traveled to Joint Base Pearl Harbor—Hickam, where, at the USS Arizona Memorial, they toured memorial sites and honored the deceased with flowers. Then, on Kilo Pier 7/8, they greeted survivors of the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor.
In the afternoon, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Honolulu, HI, where at Hanauma Bay State Park, they snorkeled with friends. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Kailua, where they remained overnight.
During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing.
December 28
In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI. Later, he returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI. Then, he traveled to Kapolei, HI.
Also in the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with President-elect Donald
J. Trump to discuss the transition process to ensure a smooth and effective transition of power. In the afternoon, the President returned to his vacation residence in Kailua.
In the evening, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Honolulu, HI, where they toured the Shangri .La Center for Islamic Arts and Cultures. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Kailua, where they remained overnight.
During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing.
December 29
In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI. Later, he returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI.
Later in the morning, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Bellows Air Force Station in Waimanalo. In the afternoon, they returned to their vacation residence in Kailua.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Waikiki, HI. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Kailua, where they remained overnight.
During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention appoint Rhoda Mae Kerr and Carl Newman as members of the National Infrastructure Advisory Council.
The President announced his intention to appoint Ellen Ochoa as a member of the National Science Board for the National Science Foundation.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council: Walter R. Allen, Jr.; Deborah A. Oppenheimer; Scott Straus; and Jeremy M. Weinstein.
The President announced his intention to designate Bridget Altenburg and Brenda S. "Sue" Fulton as members of the Board of Visitors for the U.S. Military Academy.
The President announced his intention to designate Soudarak "Sue" Hoppin as a member of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
December 30
In the afternoon, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Mokuleia, HI.
In the evening, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha returned to their vacation residence in Kailua, HI, where they remained overnight.
During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing.
December 31
In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI.
In the afternoon, the President returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI, where he remained overnight. Also in the afternoon, he received a briefing from members of his national security team on the terrorist attack at the Reina nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey.
During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The White House announced that the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha will return to Washington, DC, on January 1.
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A. Lamar, Jr.; Alexander, Keith B.; Ali, Muhammad; Ali-Osman, Francis; Aliyev, Ilham; Allen, Elizabeth M.; Allen, Walter R., Jr.; Allman, Jan; Altabef, Peter; Altenburg, Bridget; Altom, Billy W.; Alverson, Robert D.; Anderson, Blair; Anderson, Philip; Anderson, Phyliss J.; Andrus, Beth M.; Antón, Annie I.; Aponte, Mari del Carmen; Arroyo, David J.; Atkin, Thomas; Aung San Suu Kyi; Auriemma, Geno; Autry, Curt; Awada, Juliana; Ayalde, Liliana; Bacon, Richard; Baer, Laurence M.; Baker, James E.; Balmaña, Elisenda Vives; Ban Ki-moon; Banga, Ajaypal S.; Banou, Eleni; Barbera, Mary Ellen; Barker, Constance Smith; Barker, E. Elliott "Skip"; Barksdale, Patricia D.; Barnwell, Ysaÿe M.; Barrows, Maxwell; Bartlett, Dewey F., Jr.; Barton, Jacqueline K.; Bass, John R.; Bass, Karen; Batten, Rodney; Beard, Susan; Beatty, Donald W.; Becker, Daniel; Bee, Samantha; Beers, Rand; Begeman, Ann D.; Behnken, Linda; Belt, Rabia; Benavides, Luis M.; Benemann, Jim; Benjamin, Georges C.; Benton, David; Bergen, Peter; Bernstein, Tom A.; Biden, Jill T.; Biden, Joseph R., Jr.; Biedryzcki, John A.; Bienenstock, Arthur; Biggs, Andrew G.; Bingaman, Jesse F. "Jeff," Jr.; Bitter, Rena; Black, Frederick H., Sr.; Blackmon, Traci D.; Blinken, Antony J.; Boehner, John A.; Bogan, Raymond; Bolten, Joshua B.; Bonamici, Suzanne; Bourdain, Anthony; Bowman, Leslie Greene; Bozeman, Sylvia Trimble; Brandt, Jack M.; Brandt, Rainey Ransom; Brant, Ramona; Brasure, L. Wayne; Bratton, William J.; Breasseale, J. Todd; Brennan, John O.; Breslow, Julie R.; Brewer, David V.; Brewster, James W., Jr.; Brigety, Reuben; Brinkbäumer, Klaus; Broaddus, Mandy; Brooks, Ethel; Brower, Charles D.; Brown, Benji; Brown, Brent; Brown, Dahkota Kicking Bear; Brown, David O.; Brown, Matt; Brown, Norman; Brown, Sam D.; Brown, Sam W., Jr.; Brownfield, William R.; Brummer, Christopher J.; Brune, Nancy E.; Burke, Patrick A.; Burwell, Sylvia Mathews; Busch, Kyle; Bush, George W.; Bush, Laura; Byers, Edward C.; Byers, Edward C., Jr.; Cacioppo, John T.; Cagle, Jess; Caldwell, Russell; Cameron, David W.D.; Campbell, Susan W.; Campbell, Terrence J.; Campos, Roel C.; Canegallo, Kristie A.; Canjura de Centeno, Claudia Ivette; Carper, Thomas R.; Carr, Robert O.; Carrión, Jose B., III; Carter, Almo J.; Carter, Ashton B.; Case, Anne; Casey, Robert P., Jr.; Casper, Anne S.; Cassidy, William M.; Castaneda, Susan L.; Castile, Philando; Castro Ruz, Raúl; Castrodad, Isamari; Catherine, Princess; Ceccotti, Babette; Chabinsky, Steven R.; Chamberlain, Jeff; Chard, David; Chatfield-Taylor, Adele; Chayten, Kameria; Chirico, Emanuel; Chokshi, Dave Ashok; Choudhury, Sayeed; Christie, Christopher J.; Cicilline, David N.; Clarke, Karen; Clauw, Mitch; Clinton, Hillary Rodham; Clinton, William J.; Cnossen, Dan; Coates, Ta-Nehisi P.; Coggins, Donald C., Jr.; Cohen, Ilona R.; Cohen, Steve; Colbert, Stephen T.; Cole, Shilynne; Collins, Jason; Colman, Isobel; Comey, James B., Jr.; Coons, Christopher A.; Copeland, Misty; Copeny, Amariyanna; Corbyn, Jeremy B.; Corey, Dan; Correa Delgado, Rafael; Costner, Kevin; Counts, Walter D., III; Cowan, Lee; Cox, Brendan; Cox, Jo; Craig-Taylor, Phyliss; Cranston, Brian; Cristo Bustos, Juan Fernando; Crutcher, Terence; Cruz, Edward R. "Ted"; Cruz, Sophie; Cubero, Linda Garcia; Cuomo, Andrew M.; Custer, Nicholas; Dabadie, Carl, Jr.; Daddah, Mohamedoun; Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso; Darcell, Frankie; Darehshori, Sara; Darm, Donna; Dates, Janette Lake; Davenport, Coral; Davis, Julie Hirschfeld; Davis, Susan A.; Dawson, Brian; Dawson, Rigel J.; de Blasio, Bill; Deal, J. Nathan; Deal, Nathan; Deese, Brian C.; DeGeneres, Ellen; DeLaurentis, Jeffrey; DeLong, Erica; Dempsey, James X.; DeRosa, Mary B.; Deutch, Theodore E.; Diamonte, Robin L.; Diaz, J. Michael; DiCaprio, Leonardo; Dickerson, John; Dicks, Olympia "Olympia D."; Dierking, Cammy; Dillard, Kirk W.; Dion, Stephane; DiSalvo, Joseph P.; Dixon, Marc "DJ Nailz"; Doggett, Jane M.; Dole, Elizabeth H.; Donilon, Thomas E.; Donovan, John; Donovan, Joseph R., Jr.; Dowdell, Teana; Drew, B. Alvin; Duggan,
Michael E.; Duggin, Thelma; Dunn, Bonnie A. Barsamian; Dunn, Zenja; Duterte, Rodrigo; Duthu, N. Bruce; Dye, Rebescca F.; Dyer, John "Buddy," Jr.; Earle, Sylvia A.; Earnest, Joshua R.; Easley, Betty; Easterly, Ryan; Echeverria, Manuel; Edelman, Marian Wright; Edelman, Todd E.; Edwards, Huw; Edwards, John Bel; Edwards, John Bel ; Eickelberg, Henry C.; Eisen, Norman; Eizenstat, Stuart E.; Elder, Christine A.; Elizabeth II, Queen; Ells, Barbara J.; El-Sayed, Mostafa A.; Emerson, John B.; Emmert, Phillip A.; Engel, Eliot L.; Erdogan, Recep Tayyip; Erwin, Randy L.; Etim, Linda; Etoundi, Essomba; Evans, Bess; Evans, Rachel Held; Eychaner, Fred; Falconer, Jason; Fallon, James T., Jr.; Fanning, Eric K.; Farmer, Raymond G.; Fauci, Anthony S.; Featherstone, James G.; Fedder, Judith A.; Feehan, Daniel P.; Feeley, John D.; Feherty, David; Fehribach, Gregory S.; Feierstein, Mark; Feinberg, Kenneth R.; Feinstein, Lee A.; Felipe VI, King; Fialka-Feldman, Micah; Field, Elizabeth A.; Filler, Michael B.; Fine, Glenn A.; Finley, Stephanie A.; Finnes, Sindre; Flanz, Meghan; Fonseca, Jorge Carlos; Forsman, Leonard A.; Foster, Arlene; Fowke, Ben; Fox, Christine; Frank, John E.; Franklin, Reno Keoni; Frederick, Wayne A.I.; Freeland, Chrystia; Freeman, Morgan; Freeman, William H.; Frieden, Thomas R.; Friedman, Merrill; Froman, Michael B.; Frost, E. Scott; Fuchs, W. Kent; Fuentes, Phil; Fugate, Craig W.; Fugate, W. Craig; Fuller, Richard C., III; Fulton, Brenda S. "Sue"; Furey, George; Furman : Jason L.; Furman, Jason L.; Galanes, Philip; Gallagher, Patrick; Gallagher, Patrick D.; Gallas, Thomas M.; Galloway, Noah; Garafola, Brad; Garbaciak, Joyce; Garcia, Carlos M.; Garner, Erica; Gautreaux, Sid J., III; Geidner, Chris; George, Karen; George, Suzy; Gerald, Dechia; Gerald, Matthew; Ghani Ahmadzai, Ashraf; Gibson, Susan S.; Gilbert, Gary; Giron, Roxana; Glanville, Doug; Glass, Jason; Glenn, Larry T.; Gohlke, Valerie; Goins, Artie; Goldberg, Jeffrey; Gonzalez, Arthur J.; González, José R.; Goode, Tawara D.; Goodlatte, Robert W.; Goodman, Jordan; Goodson, Precious; Gordon, Claudia L.; Gostin, Lawrence; Grafola, Tonja; Granger, Kay; Grassley, Charles E.; Graves, Garret; Grégoire-Trudeau, Sophie; Grégoire- Trudeau, Sophie ; Griffin, Toni L.; Guajardo Villarreal, Ildefonso; Guen, Terry; Gujarati, Diane; Gülen, Fethullah; Gustafson, Peg; Guterres, António; Guthrie, Savannah; Guzmán Loera, Joaquin "El Chapo"; Habib, Dan; Hackett, Kenneth; Hadley, Jeffrey; Hadley, Stephen J.; Haley, Nikki Randhawa; Hall, Anne; Hall, Robert; Hallett, Lisa A.; Halperin, Morton H.; Hamblin, James; Hamby, Peter; Hamilton, Adam; Hamilton, Bruce; Hammer, Peter; Hankins, Rebecca; Hanna- Attisha, Mona; Harbour, Wendy S.; Harden, R. David; Harrington, Harold; Harris, Carla A.; Harris, Diane S.; Harris, Grant T.; Harris, Seth; Harry, Prince; Hart, Gary W.; Harvey, Steve; Haslam, William E.; Hatch, Orrin G.; Haukio, Jenni; Hawkins, George S.; Hawkins, Jeffrey; Hayden, Carla D.; Hayes, Johana; Haygen, Cheryl "Cappuchino"; Hayman, Susan; Haywood, Rebecca Ross; Hedges, Larry; Heflin, Donald L.; Hendrix, James W.; Henry, Dori; Henson, Taraji P.; Herencia, Roberto R.; Herrera, John A.; Herrera, Luis; Heyman, Bruce; Hiebert, Scott; Hirozawa, Kent Y.; Ho Ching; Holden, Melvin L. "Kip"; Holguin Cuellar, Maria Angela; Hollande, François; Holmes, J.J.; Hopewell, Bobby J.; Hoppin, Soudarak "Sue"; Horowitz, Jacob; Howroyd, Janice Bryant; Hoyer, Steny H.; Hoyos, Luis G.; Htin Kyaw; Huff, John M.; Hughes, Lisabeth Tabor; Hultin, Jerry M.; Iglesias, Pablo; Indyk, Martin S.; Ingjaldsdóttir, Ingibjörg Elsa; Inskeep, Steve; Inslee, Jay R.; Ireland, Lynne M.; Israel, Deborah J.; Israel, Lesley; Israel, Steven J.; Issoufou, Mahamadou; Jackson, Montrell; Jackson, Patty; Jackson, Trenisha; Jacobs, Dennis J.; Jacobson, David C.; James, Rickey D.; Jarrett, Valerie B.; Jenkins, Angie; Jeter, Derek; Jeter, Derek S.; Johannsson, Sigurdur Ingi; Jóhannsson, Sigurður Ingi; Johnson, H. Fisk; Johnson, Jeh C.; Johnson, Lia Marie; Johnson, Marvin; Johnson, Princess Daazhraii; Johnson, Renee M.; Johnson, Ronald H.; Johnson, Virginia; Johnston, Abbey; Jones, Elaine R.; Jordan, Vernon E., Jr.; Joyner, Thomas; Joyner-Kersee, Jackie; Jubayr, Adil al-Ahmad al-; Jung, William F.; Kaidanow, Tina S.; Kaine, Timothy M.; Kalik, Daniel; Kallon, Abdul K.; Karlin, Steve; Karlov, Andrei Gennadyevich; Kartzotis, Tom; Katz, Andy; Kauffman, David K.; Kawar, Dina Khalil Tawfiq; Keating, Charles H., IV; Keiderling-Franz, Kelly; Keilor, Garrison; Keith, Papa; Kelly, Claude J., III; Kelly, Lauren; Kelly, Scott J.; Kennedy, Lean L.; Kennedy, Richard A.; Kennedy, Victoria Reggie; Kenny, Enda; Kenyatta, Uhuru; Kerr, Rhoda Mae; Kerry, John F.; Kersten,
Priscilla Levine; Kettles, Charles; Key, John P.; Khouri, Michael A.; Kidd, Richard, IV; Kim, Kyeh; Kim, Sung Y.; Kimmel, Jimmy; King, Gayle; King, John B., Jr.; Kinsley, Kody H.; Klein, Richard "Fritz"; Koh, Lucy Haeran; Konar, Howard; Koshy, Elizabeth; Kotarac, Thomas G.; Kounalakis, Markos; Kourosh, Naseem; Krieger, Alex; Krol, Michael; Krupin, Stephen A.; Kubiak, Gary W.; Kuczynski Godard, Pedro Pablo; Kuczynski, Pedro Pablo; Kupchan, Charles A.; Kuznezov, Dimitri E.; Lake, Kari; Lakhdhir, Kamala Shirin; Lalacos, Theocharis; Lammens, Philip R.; Landini, Agnese; Landler, Mark; Lane, Amanda Wright; Lauer, Matt; Lavine, Jonathan S.; Lavoy, Peter; Leahy, Patrick J.; Leary, Michael P.; Lee Hsien Loong; Lee, Peter; Lehrich, Matthew; Lempert, Yael; Leonard, Mary B.; Levey, Stuart; Levin, Sander M.; LeVine, Eric A.; Levine, Susan; Lew, Jacob J.; Lhamon, Catherine E.; Li Keqiang; Lin Xueling; Lin, Herbert S.; Lineberger, W. Carl; Lippert, Dorothy T.; Lobo, Rebecca; Loeb, Susanna; Löfven, Stefan; Löfven, Ulla; López, Juan Carlos; Lowenstein, Frank G.; Lowenthal, Alan S.; Lowery, Lillian; Lowry, Sue; Lue, Tyronn; Lundgren, Tamara L.; Lute, Douglas E.; Lute, Jane Holl; Lynch, Loretta E.; Ma, Jack; Ma, Yo-Yo; Mabus, Raymond E., Jr.; Mack, Kenneth W.; MacNaughton, David; MacNaughton, David B.; Macri, Mauricio; Maddon, Joseph J.; Maher, Bill; Mahurin, C. Peter; Malcorra, Susana; Malley, Robert; Malzone, Jillian C.; Mamet, Noah B.; Marcelo, Sheila Lirio; Marchick, David; Marcus, Gail H.; Markham, Donna J.; Marshall, Kathleen M.; Martin, Allen; Martin, Cooper; Martin, Estee; Martin, Jeff; Martin, Lisa; Martinez, Valerie; Martinez, Wilfredo; Mastronardi, Jim; Matosantos, Ana J.; Mattarella, Sergio; May, Monica; May, Theresa; Mayer, Larry; Mays, Willie H., Jr.; Mazyck, Centra "Ce-Ce"; McCarthy, Regina; McClaurin, Virginia; McClintock, Matthew; McConnell, A. Mitchell; McCrary, Victor R.; McCrory, Patrick L.; McDonough, Denis R.; McElveen, Josh; McGuinness, J. Martin P.; McGuire, Anjali "Queen B"; McGurk, Brett H.; McIntosh, Amy; McKenna, Catherine; McKinley, Peter M.; McLean, Carmen G.; McLeary, Thomas; McNally, Elizabeth Young; McNulty, William; McWatters, J. Mark; McWherter, Michael; Medina Sanchez, Danilo; Meidl, Rachel A.; Mellow, Gail O'Connor; Merkel, Angela; Meyer, Elizabeth K.; Michel, Charles Yvon; Micklethwait, John; Mikich, Sonia Seymour; Miller, John W.; Minton, John D., Jr.; Miranda, Lin-Manuel; Mitsotakis, Kyriakos; Modi, Narendra; Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince; Monaco, Lisa O.; Monds, John; Monet, Felisha; Moore, Willie, Jr.; Morales, Jimmy; Moran, Emilio F.; Moreland, Jeffrey R.; Mori, Shigeaki; Morris, Beverly Wright; Morris, Jaslyn; Morrison, Tevor W.; Muhammad Bin Nayif bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Crown Prince; Muhammad Bin Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud; Muhammad bin Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Deputy Crown Prince; Muir, David; Murphy, Joel "Java Joel"; Murphy, Megan; Murphy, Patrick E.; Murphy, Thomas J.; Murray, Bill; Murren, Heather H.; Mushingi, Tulinabo Salama; Mykelby, Kathy; Myteberi, Alex; Myteberi, Valbona; Nachtigal, Gayle A.; Nadler, Jerrold L.; Naficy, Homa; Nakamura, Patrick K.; Nashashibi, Rami; Nelsen, Brent F.; Nelson, Naomi L.; Netanyahu, Benjamin; Neubacher; Neubacher, Don; Newman, Carl; Ng, Savita; Ng, Suhaila; Ngan, Nguyễn Thị; Nguyen Tan Dung; Nguyen, H.T.; Nichols, Brian A.; Nicholson, Marvin D., Jr.; Niinisto, Sauli; Niinistö, Sauli; Nilsen, Ingrid; Nimr, Nimr Al-; Noah, Trevor; Nuland, Victoria; Nunn, Serena D.; Nunn, Tey M.; Nye, David C.; Oakes, Jeannie; Obama, Malia; Obama, Michelle; Obama, Natasha "Sasha"; Ochoa, Ellen; O'Connor, Christopher E.; Ohm, Paul; O'Loughlin, Shannon Keller; O'Neal, Shaquille R.; O'Neill, James P.; Ong, Winfield D.; Ono, David; Oppenheimer, Deborah A.; Orozco, Sylvia; Orris, Allison B.; Ortega y Alamino, Jaime Lucas Cardinal; Ortner, Charles B.; O'Schaughnessy, Tam; Osorio, Benjamin "Pepón"; O'Sullivan, Kathleen M.; Owens, Valerie Biden; Pacchiano Alaman, Rafael; Padilla, Angel; Palmisano, Samuel J.; Pan, Florence Y.; Pandermalis, Dimitrios; Pantelides, Leonidas; Park Geun-hye; Parker, Keith T.; Parsons, Christi; Party, Rick; Pasi, Geeta; Paskett, Electra D.; Paul, Chris; Paulsen, Joseph B.; Pavithran, Sachin Dev; Pavlopoulos, Prokopios; Pelosi, Nancy; Peña Nieto, Enrique; Peng Liyuan; Pereira, Donald L.; Peres, Shimon; Perez, Carol Z.; Pérez, Eduardo; Perez, Thomas E.; Perreiah, Diana Bolt; Perry, Joe; Philip, Prince; Phillips, Julia M.; Phúc, Nguyễn Xuân ; Pichai, Sundar; Pickering, Jane; Pierre, Christophe; Pineda, Victor Santiago; Piñeiro-Soler, Eugenio; Poli, Mario Aurielio
Cardinal; Pollock, Ellen; Polsky, Michael; Pope, Amy; Poroshenko, Petro; Poupko, Yehiel; Powell, Earl A., III; Power, Samantha; Preston, Stephen W.; Price, Richard; Pritzker, Penny S.; Proudfit, Joely; Pugh, Lisa; Puhl, Jennifer Klemetsrud; Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich; Pyatt, Geoffrey R.; Quang, Tràn Đại ; Quintenz, Brian D.; Qureshi, Abid Riaz; Raab-Traub, Nancy; Rahami, Ahmad Khan; Rajoy Brey, Mariano; Rama, Edi; Ramirez, Irma Carrillo; Ramsey, Charles H.; Rangel, Charles B.; Rapp, Rebecca E.; Rasmussen, Lars Lokke; Rasmussen, Lars Løkke; Rasmussen, Nicholas J.; Rasmussen, Solrun Jákupsdóttir Løkke; Ratner, Ronald A.; Rausch, Bill; Ravech, Karl; Rawlings, Michael S.; Reap, James K.; Reddick, Eunice S.; Reese, Thomas J.; Reeves, Danny C.; Regan, Geoff; Reid, Harry M.; Remnick, David; Rendón, Beatriz; Rendon, Carole Schwartz; Renzi, Matteo; Reyneri, Nelson; Reynolds, Michelle C.; Reynolds, William, III; Rezaian, Jason; Rhodan, Maya; Rhodes, Benjamin J.; Rice, Edward, Jr.; Rice, Susan E.; Richard, Anne C.; Richard, Elizabeth Holzhall; Richmond, Cedric L.; Richter, Jackie-Menge; Ripley, Angela L. Kokosko; Ritch, Joe H.; Ritsema, James; Rivera, Albert; Roberts, Jennifer W.; Roberts, Robin; Robinson, Aaron L.; Robinson, Austin; Robinson, Craig M.; Robinson, Kelly; Robinson, Marian; Robinson, Marian Shields; Robinson, Rachel; Robinson, Sharon; Robinson, Todd; Rodriguez, David M.; Rodriguez, Gina; Rodriquez, Regina M.; Rogers, Chase; Roosevelt, Anna E. ; Rose, Charlie; Rosen, Jeffrey A.; Rosenfield, Jim; Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana; Rothman, Michael J.; Rousseff, Dilma Vana; Rubenstein, David M.; Rubio, Marco A.; Ruiz Massieu Salinas, Claudia; Ruiz Sanchez, Gladys Marithza; Ruskay, John; Ryan, Cynthia; Ryan, Paul D.; Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah, Amir; Saban, Nicholas L.; Sabatini, Paul; Sabloff, Jeremy A.; Sada Solana, Carlos Manuel; Sajadian, Mort; Sajjan, Harjit Singh; Salazar, Marguerite; Salehi, Yeganeh; Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, King; Salon, Rebecca S.; Salvaing, Jean-Baptiste; Sanchez, George; Sanchez, Pedro; Sanchez, Pedro A.; Sanders, Bernard; Sandlin, Destin; Santos Calderon, Juan Manuel; Sapiro, Miriam; Sardiñas, Mario "Chequera"; Sargent, Anneila I.; Sargsian, Serzh; Satin, Barbara; Satz, Debra; Scalia, Antonin G.; Scalia, Eugene; Schafer, Ellie S.; Schakowsky, Janice D.; Schiff, Adam B.; Schlossberg, John B. Kennedy; Schneider, Jessica; Scholer, Karen Gren; Schott, Donald K.; Schrader, Megan; Schrage, Elliot J.; Schumer, Charles E.; Schutz, Kenneth J.; Schwartz, Stephen M.; Score, David A.; Scott, Keith L.; Scott, Richard L.; Sedgwick, Tod; Sewall, Sarah; Shannon, Thomas A.; Shapell, Irvin; Shapiro, Daniel; Sharif, Mohammad Nawaz; Sharma, Versha; Sharpton, Alfred C., Jr.; Shawcroft, Gene; Sheehy, Jennifer; Shelby, Myra C.; Sher, Susan S.; Sherman, Wendy R.; Short, Michael D.; Shults, Justin; Shults, Stephanie; Siberell, Justin H.; Siegel, Shelley; Siekaniec, Gregory; Silliman, Douglas A.; Silva, Luis "Pánfilo"; Silverman, Lawrence R.; Simmons, Ben; Sinclair, Nicole; Singh, Manjit; Skeel, David A., Jr.; Skjodt, Cindy Simon; Slacik, Claudia; Slaughter, Sam; Smiley, Rickey; Smith, Annette Evans; Smith, Brody; Smith, Gayle E.; Smith, Kemba; Smith, Michael J.; Smith, Michael S.; Smith, Shane; Smith, Shepard M.; Smith, Steve; Smoot, J. Patricia Wilson; Snipp, C. Matthew; Snyder, Brad; Soetoro-Ng, Maya; Soksai Sengvong Kham; Solberg, Erna; Solis Rivera, Luis Guillermo; Solow, Alan P.; Sonuyi, Tolulope; Spears, Nicole; Speier, Jackie; Spencer, Anthony Wayne Jerome Phillips; Spencer, Octavia; Spitz, Margaret R.; Spitz, Mark; Spottiswoode, Patrick; St. Clair, Joyce; St. Germain, Jim; St. John, Bonnie; Steadman, Andrew; Steinmiller, Heather A.; Stengel, Richard; Sterling, Alton; Stoltenberg, Jens; Storch, Robert P.; Storey, Jeffrey K.; Stoytchev, Tihomir Anguelov; Straus, Dorit D.; Straus, Scott; Suglia, Robert P.; Sullivan, Joe; Sullivan, Mike; Suszczyk, Sarah; Sutter, Jana; Swanton, Charles O.; Sweet, Kathleen Marie; Sylk, Sam; Symington, W. Stuart; Szyszko, Karen; Szyszko, Sharon; Takekawa, Beth; Talon, Patrice; Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir; Tamley, Karen; Tamlyn, Lucy; Tanaka, Masayoshi; Tangherlini, Dan; Tannenbaum, Jordan E.; Taub, Robert C.; Tercek, Mark; Terry, Clyde; Tête, Dylan; Thomas, James, Jr.; Thomas-Greenfield, Linda; Thompson, Brent; Thompson, Peter; Thomson, John "J.T."; Thorne, Adande "Swoozie"; Thorne, Adande
\Swoozie"; Thornton, Ricardo, Sr.; Thrush, Glenn; Thulin, Inge G.; Tidd, Kurt W.; Timmons- Goodson, Patricia A.; Tobias, Robert M.; Tomblin, Earl R.; Torres, Ismael, Sr.; Torres, Norma; Torres-Castrodad, Ismael; Totenberg, Nina; Touadéra, Faustin Archange; Tower, Sonia;
Townsend, Lester; Toy, Mark; Traum, Anne R.; Trehan, Ranvir; Trọng, Nguyễn Phú; Trudeau, Justin P.J.; Trump, Donald J.; Trump, Melania; Tscherrig, Emil Paul; Tsipras, Alexios; Tsuboi, Sunao; Tulley, Jason D.; Turbow, Sarah; Turnbull, Malcolm B.; Turner, Alex; Tydingco- Gatewood, Frances Marie; Tyler, Steven; Unger, Howard; Valdez, William; Van Dahlen, Barbara; Van Dyck Emerson, Peter; Vanpheng Keopannha; Varricchio, Armando; Vásquez, Andy "Fecundo"; Vasquez, Rick; Verrilli, Donald B., Jr.; Videragay Caso, Luis; Villarruel, Francisco A.; Vitter, David B.; Walker, David; Walker, Kim J.; Walker, T. Cy; Wallace, Chris; Wallace, Robert E.; Walsh, Lawrence M., Jr.; Wamariya, Clementine; Ware, DeMarcus; Washington, Geovette E.; Weaver, Karen Williams; Weaver, Nicole; Weber, Carol; Weiler, Todd A.; Weinstein, Jeremy M.; Welch, Craig; Wenner, Jann; Westfall, Sandra Sobieraj; Westphal, Joseph W.; Wetzel, Gregory; Wetzel, Nancy; Wetzel, Nick; Wetzel, Stephan; Whalen, Antonia; Wharton, D. Bruce; White, Beth; Whiting, Lynadia; Wiener, Matthew L.; Wiesel, Elie; Wilderotter, Maggie; Wilkes, Sybil; William, Prince; Williams, Betty; Williams, Bisa; Williams, Damon; Williams, Dana A.; Williams, Dennis; Williams, Jeri L.; Williams, Rosemary Freitas; Williams, Yolanda "Lonnie"; Wilson, Doug; Wilson, Eleanor Kaye; Wilson, Wellington; Wimmer, Deanie; Wing-Heier, Lori K.; Winnefeld, James A. "Sandy"; Witt, Phil; Wolf, Carol; Wolf, Robert; Woo, Carolyn Y.; Woodward, Shirley; Wooten, Tyrone; Wright, Jay; Wright, Matice J.; Xi Jinping; Yates, Sally Quillian; Yellen, Janet L.; Young, Andrew R.; Young, Chris; Yovanovitch, Marie L.; Yuan, Sharon H.; Zakaria, Fareed; Zamarripa, Patrick; Zeldin, Lee M.; Zients, Jeffrey D.; Zuckerberg, Mark E.;Bounnyang Vorachit.
Subjects: ; "Every Kid in a Park" initiative, White House; "Love and R&B With John Monds" program; "Tom Joyner Morning Show"; "Willie Moore Jr. Show"; ABC : "Good Morning America" program; ABC : "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" program; ABC: "World News Tonight With David Muir" program; Administrative Conference of the United States, Council of the; Afghanistan : Afghan military and security forces; Afghanistan : Chief Executive Officer; Afghanistan : Former regime; Afghanistan : NATO, role; Afghanistan : President; Afghanistan : Reconciliation efforts; Afghanistan : U.S. military forces :: Deployment; Africa : African Union ::
U.S. Representative; Africa : U.S.-Africa Business Forum; Air Force, Department of : Air Force Academy, U.S.; Air Force, Department of the : MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL; Air Force, Department of the : U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO; Alabama, disaster assistance; Alaska : Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson; Alaska : President's visits; Alaska, disaster assistance; Albania : Counterterrorism efforts; Albania : European integration, advancements efforts; Albania : Prime Minister; Albania : Relations with U.S.; Alfalfa Club; American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development, Institute of; American Indians and Alaska Natives : Omaha Tribe of Nebraska and Iowa, disaster assistance; American Indians and Alaska Natives : Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, disaster assistance; American Indians and Alaska Natives : White House Tribal Nations Conference; Andorra, Ambassador to U.S.; Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Access Board; Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board; Arctic Research Commission; Argentina : Buenos Aires : Chief of Mission's residence; Argentina : Buenos Aires :: Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral; Argentina : Buenos Aires :: Casa Rosada; Argentina : Buenos Aires :: Néstor Kirchner Cultural Centre; Argentina : Buenos Aires :: Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center; Argentina : Buenos Aires :: Usina del Arte; Argentina : Minister of Foreign Relations, International Trade, and Culture; Argentina : President; Argentina : President Obama's visit; Argentina : San Carlos de Bariloche :: Llao Llao Hotel and Resort; Argentina : San Carlos de Bariloche :: Parque Llao Llao; Argentina :
U.S. Ambassador; Argentina : U.S. Embassy staff, meeting with President Obama; Arizona : KSAZ in Phoenix; Arkansas : Disaster assistance; Arkansas, disaster assistance; Armed Forces,
U.S. : Servicemembers :: Casualties; Armed Forces, U.S. : Servicemembers :: Meetings with President; Armed Forces, U.S. : Servicemembers, service and dedication; Armed Forces, U.S.: Servicemembers :: Meetings with President; Armenia : Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with
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prisoners-of-war memorial; Japan : Ise Jingu Shrine in Ise; Japan : President Obama's visit; Japan
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: President's visits; North Carolina : University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill; North Carolina : WBAV in Charlotte; North Carolina : WDCG in Raleigh; North Carolina : WFXC in Raleigh; North Carolina : WNNL in Raleigh; North Carolina : WQMG in Greensboro; North Carolina : WQOK in Raleigh; North Korea : Ballistic missile test launch; North Korea : International diplomatic efforts; North Korea : Nuclear weapons development; Northern Mariana Islands, disaster assistance; Norway : Prime Minister; Norway: Prime Minister; NowThis News; NPR; NPR : "Morning Edition" program; Ohio : Capital University in Columbus; Ohio : Columbus :: Car and knife attack; Ohio : Hilton Downtown Cleveland hotel in Cleveland; Ohio : President's visit; Ohio : President's visits; Ohio : WAKS in Cleveland; Ohio : WKRC in Cincinnati; Ohio : WZAK in Cleveland; Oklahoma : Death of Terence Crutcher; Oklahoma : Disaster assistance; Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise, Permanent Committee for the; Oregon, disaster assistance; Overseas Private Investment Corporation; Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC); Pacific Halibut Commission, International; Pacific Salmon Commission; Pakistan : Counterterrorism cooperation with the U.S.; Pakistan : Prime Minister; Pakistan : Terrorist attack in Lahore; Panama : Panama Canal expansion project; Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, expansion; Parole Commission, U.S.; PBS : "Charlie Rose" program; PBS, "The Week" program; Peace, U.S. Institute of; Pennsylvania : Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia; Pennsylvania : Democratic Party event; Pennsylvania : Democratic Party events; Pennsylvania : Disaster assistance; Pennsylvania : Philadelphia :: Democratic National Convention; Pennsylvania : Philadelphia :: Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square hotel;
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