Compact News: Behind the Scenes: President Obama Surprises the Class of 2011

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Behind the Scenes: President Obama Surprises the Class of 2011

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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Behind the Scenes: President Obama Surprises the Class of 2011

Yesterday, President Obama travelled to Memphis, Tennessee to deliver the commencement address at the Booker T. Washington High School – the winner of the 2011 Race to the Top Commencement Challenge.

Before the commencement ceremony got started, the President surprised the very excited class of 2011.

Watch the video.

President Barack Obama surprises Booker T. Washington students before their commencement ceremony at Cook Convention Center in Memphis, Tenn., May 16, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

7:45 AM: The Vice President hosts a breakfast meeting with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

10:00 AM: The Vice President meets with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan

10:30 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

11:15 AM: The President meets with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan

12:05 PM: The President and His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan deliver statements to the press

12:30 PM: The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

1:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney