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Archive: April 29, 2015

Rose Garden   11:30 A.M. EDT   THE PRESIDENT:  Welcome to the White House, everybody.  Please have a seat.  This is one of my favorite days because it gives us a chance to acknowledge some folks who so often are…

State Dining Room 8:14 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Michelle and I are honored to welcome you to the White House as we host our friends, Prime Minister and Mrs. Abe, and as we celebrate the enduring alliance and great friendship…

The President spoke today with Prime Minister Sushil Koirala of Nepal to convey the deep condolences of the American people for the loss of life and massive destruction caused by the April 25 earthquake in Nepal.  They discussed the ongoing…

On this day, we remember when American forces liberated Dachau 70 years ago, dismantling the first concentration camp established by the Nazi regime.  Dachau is a lesson in the evolution of darkness, how unchecked intolerance and hatred spiral out of…

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:012 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Nice to see you.  It’s very quiet and calm in here today.  Why don’t we see if we can keep it that way.  (Laughter.)  Q    We’d…

OLDER AMERICANS MONTH, 2015 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION In America, every person who is willing to work hard and play by the rules should be able…

ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH, 2015 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The rich heritage of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders spans the world…

NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH, 2015 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION This year, approximately one in five American adults — our friends, colleagues, and loved ones —…

LOYALTY DAY, 2015 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As Americans, we are united not by the circumstances of our birth or our station in life, but by…

LAW DAY, U.S.A., 2015 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Throughout the world, the rule of law is central to the promise of a safe, free, and just…