Category: Mar2015

President Obama spoke today by telephone with Prime Minister Netanyahu to congratulate the Prime Minister on his party’s success in winning a plurality of Knesset seats.  The President emphasized the importance the United States places on our close military, intelligence, and security cooperation with Israel, which reflects the deep and abiding partnership between both countries. …

President Obama spoke today with President Beji Caid Essebsi of Tunisia to offer condolences and support following the March 18 terrorist attack against the National Bardo Museum in Tunis.  President Obama extended sympathy, on behalf of all Americans, to the victims’ families and loved ones.  The President commended the Tunisian people for their commitment to…

AFI and SAG-AFTRA Answer the President’s Call to Service and Pledge to Work Toward One Million Hours of Mentorship in Support of the Next Generation of Storytellers Washington, DC – Today President Obama will host the second-annual White House Student Film Festival where he will announce a new Call to Arts Initiative through the Corporation for National and…

The spirit of family is deeply woven into all of the rich cultural traditions of the Nowruz holiday.  It is a time for reuniting and rejoicing with loved ones and sharing hopes for the new year.  Today, as families across the world gather to mark this holiday, we remember those American families who are enduring…

On Friday, March 20, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 1213, the “Office of Compliance Administrative and Technical Corrections Act of 2015,” which provides an additional two-year term to certain members of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance in the Legislative Branch, which administers the application to the Legislative Branch of…

In 1943, a supermarket worker in Dallas named Lucy Coffey left behind her home and her job to answer her country’s call.  In her two years with the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, Sergeant Coffey served throughout the Pacific theater with distinction, earning two bronze stars.  After the war, Sergeant Coffey continued to serve her country…

President Obama will host Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi at the White House on Tuesday, April 14.  The Prime Minister’s visit underscores the strategic partnership between the United States and Iraq and the strong U.S. commitment to political and military cooperation with Iraq in the joint fight against ISIL.  The President and Prime Minister will…

President Obama will host Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan for an official visit to the White House on April 28, including a State Dinner that evening.  The two leaders will celebrate the strong global partnership that the United States and Japan have developed during the 70 years since the end of World War II,…

WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama will host the 2015 White House Science Fair today to celebrate the student winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions from across the country. As part of the Fair, President Obama will announce over $240 million in new private-sector commitments to inspire and prepare…

WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama will host the 2015 White House Science Fair today and celebrate the student winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions from across the country. As part of the Fair, President Obama will announce over $240 million in new private sector commitments to get more…