| Awarding Our Nation's Highest Civilian Honor The Presidential Medal of Freedom, established 50 years ago by President John F. Kennedy, is our nation’s highest civilian honor. The medal has been presented to more than 500 individuals who have made especially "meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors." Yesterday, in a ceremony at the White House, President Obama added 16 names to that distinguished list. Learn more about these incredible Americans. 
President Barack Obama delivers remarks and awards the 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom to honorees during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Nov. 20, 2013. Honorees are: Ernie Banks, Ben Bradlee, former President Bill Clinton, Daniel Inouye (posthumous), Daniel Kahneman, Richard Lugar, Loretta Lynn, Mario Molina, Sally Ride (posthumous), Bayard Rustin (posthumous), Arturo Sandoval, Dean Smith, Gloria Steinem, Cordy Tindell "C.T." Vivian, Patricia Wald, and Oprah Winfrey. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) |
| We the Geeks: Student Startups Join us this Friday November 22, at 2:00 p.m. EST for a “We the Geeks” Google+ Hangout, called “Student Startups” -- where leading student entrepreneurs and business moguls will talk about how anyone can cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship in his or her own community. READ MORE New Report from the Council of Economic Advisers: The Recent Slowdown in Health Care Cost Growth and the Role of the Affordable Care Act Yesterday, the White House Council of Economic Advisers released a new report analyzing recent trends in health costs, the forces driving those trends, and their likely economic benefits. READ MORE President Obama's Handwritten Essay Marking the 150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address 150 years after President Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, President Obama penned a handwritten tribute to President Lincoln's historic remarks. READ MORE |
| All times are Eastern Time (ET) 9:45 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 12:30 PM: The President and the Vice President meet for lunch 1:00 PM: Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest WATCH LIVE 2:00 PM: The President delivers remarks at a ConnectED Champions of Change event WATCH LIVE 3:30 PM: The Vice President meets with Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia 6:00 PM: The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden host their annual early Thanksgiving dinner for Wounded Warriors and their families |
No comments:
Post a Comment