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Archive: May 19, 2016

East Room 2:44 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much.  Thank you.  (Applause.) Thank you, everybody.  Please have a seat.  Welcome to the White House.  Today, I have the privilege to present our nation’s highest honor for scientific and…

The United States offers our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the passengers and crew of EgyptAir Flight 804, as well as to the countries affected by this tragedy, first and foremost Egypt and France.  At this…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Ysaÿe M. Barnwell, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring September 3, 2022, vice Maria Lopez De Leon, term expiring. Rena Bitter,…

Wednesday, May 25th The White House * 3:30pm ET — As part of the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities, the First Lady will welcome students and artists from across the country to perform at the White House Turnaround…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the President will award the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation in the East Room of the White House. The Medals presented to 17 individuals are the highest honors bestowed by…

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room  12:23 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST:  Good afternoon, everybody.  I do not have any announcements at the top, so we can go straight to your questions. Darlene, would you like to start? Q    Thank…

NATIONAL MARITIME DAY, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Since America’s founding, proud mariners have selflessly dedicated themselves to protecting and advancing our interests — here at…

ARMED FORCES DAY, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who comprise our Armed Forces have defended our Nation and…

NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Each year, as summer approaches and warmer weather draws crowds to our Nation’s beaches, lakes, and rivers,…

EXECUTIVE ORDER – – – – – – – 2016 AMENDMENTS TO THE MANUAL FOR COURTS-MARTIAL, UNITED STATES By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including chapter…