Category: Jun2014

WASHINGTON – On June 19, 2014, President Barack Obama will award Corporal William “Kyle” Carpenter, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Corporal Carpenter will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as an Automatic Rifleman with Company F, 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 1,…

Vice President Biden spoke this morning with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.  The Vice President expressed the United States’ solidarity with Iraq in its fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).  The Prime Minister discussed Iraq’s current security situation, and the Vice President made clear that the United States is prepared…

The following is a report from the President’s periodic physical examination performed during the month of May 2014, as the President’s schedule allowed. The physical examination was performed and supervised by Ronny L. Jackson, MD, FAAEM, Physician to the President and Director of the White House Medical Unit.

Michelle and I were saddened to hear of the passing of actress, author, and activist Ruby Dee.  In roles from Ruth Younger in A Raisin in the Sun to Mama Lucas in American Gangster, Ruby captivated and challenged us – and Michelle and I will never forget seeing her on our first date as Mother…

Worcester Technical High School Worcester, Massachusetts 4:44 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you!  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  Please, everybody, be seated.  Good afternoon.  (Applause.)  It is great to be back in Massachusetts, and it is great to be here at Worcester Tech.  (Applause.) I want to thank Reggie for that outstanding introduction.  (Applause.)  I…

Private Residence Weston, Massachusetts 7:29 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  Thank you.  Well, it is wonderful to see Paul and Joanne really have been there from the get-go.  And I’ve had the pleasure of their friendship and support — when people couldn’t pronounce my name in a lot of places — (laughter) —…

54 Kids to Attend “State Dinner” at White House on July 18 To Celebrate Nutritious, Delicious Lunchtime Dishes Washington, DC – Today, First Lady Michelle Obama, Epicurious, the Department of Education, and the Department of Agriculture announced the winners of the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge, a nationwide recipe challenge to promote healthy lunches as part of…

The Vice President spoke both yesterday and again today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko regarding the security situation in eastern Ukraine, where militants coming from Russian territory have taken control of parts of the Russian-Ukrainian border. The Vice President applauded President Poroshenko’s commitment to implementing the peace plan he presented in his inaugural address on June…

Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice “The Strength of American Leadership, the Power of Collective Action” Keynote Address at the Center for a New American Security Annual Conference Washington, DC As Prepared for Delivery Thank you so much Richard for that kind welcome.  And, to my good friends and former colleagues— Michele Flournoy…

The Vice President spoke today with Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan regarding the security situation around Mosul, Iraq, where elements of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) have taken over significant portions of the city, seized the Turkish consulate, and taken Turkish personnel — including the Consul General and family members — hostage. The…