GREAT OUTDOORS MONTH, 2014 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On windswept coastlines, in lush forests, and atop striking mountain peaks, Americans take in sights that have inspired…
NATIONAL CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2014 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Caribbean Americans are part of a great national tradition, descendants of hopeful, striving people who journeyed to…
AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSIC APPRECIATION MONTH, 2014 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Our country is home to a proud legacy of African-American musicians whose songs transcend genre. They make…
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER PRIDE MONTH, 2014 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As progress spreads from State to State, as justice is delivered in the courtroom,…
NATIONAL OCEANS MONTH, 2014 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Americans look to the oceans as natural treasures, a source of food and energy, and a foundation for…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:37 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for your patience — I apologize for the delay. Before I take your questions, I wanted to mention that today the House…
Sports are one of the best ways to keep our kids active and healthy, but young people make nearly 250,000 emergency room visits each year with sport or recreation-related brain injuries. As a sports fan and a parent with…
Today, the White House released a report, “An All-of-the-Above Energy Strategy as a Path to Sustainable Economic Growth,” detailing the President’s all-of-the-above energy strategy and the profound transformation in the domestic energy sector since the President took office. Thanks to…
Vice President Joe Biden will travel to Brazil, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic during the week of June 16, 2014. In each country, the Vice President will meet with key leaders to discuss the full range of bilateral, regional and…
East Room 11:19 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: As a dad, when you — Tori’s parents are here. And I have to imagine they are awfully proud of this remarkable young lady, and we really appreciate you taking the time to…