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  • The Root Fetes Obama's 2nd Inauguration

    On Jan. 19, 2013, The Root held its second inaugural ball in its five-year existence — a follow-up to a 2009 fete for Barack Obama’s first inauguration. More than a thousand guests — including Angela Bassett, Chris Tucker, the Rev. Al Sharpton and Attorney General Eric Holder — joined The Root’s staff, writers, friends and…

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  • Obama's Day, Jan. 18: Daily Presidential Briefing

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2013 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

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  • Obama's Day, Jan. 17: Daily Presidential Briefing

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2013 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

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  • Obama's Day, Jan. 15: Presidential Daily Briefing

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2013 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet for lunch…

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  • Obama's Day, Jan. 14: Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORMONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2013 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Updated, Mon. 12:17 p.m. ET: Later this morning, the President will hold a…

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  • Memories of Obama's 1st Inauguration

    Vice President Joe Biden, President Barack Obama and former President George W. Bush put their hands on their hearts during Obama’s swearing-in ceremony in front of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2009. The youngest Obamas, Malia and Sasha, take it all in at their father’s swearing-in ceremony. Former President Bill Clinton and…

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  • Obama's Day, Jan. 11: Meeting With Afghan President Karzai

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2013 In the morning, the President will host President Hamid Karzai and his delegation at the White House for bilateral meetings. The President looks forward to welcoming the Afghan delegation to Washington, and discussing our continued transition in…

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  • Obama's Day, Jan. 10: Personnel Announcement

    THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2013 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Updated: Thurs, 9:40 p.m.: In the afternoon, the President will make…

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  • Obama's Day, Jan. 8: Meeting Defense Secretary Panetta

    WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2013 In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President will meet with Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta in the Oval Office. This…

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  • Obama's Day, Jan. 7: Personnel Announcement

    THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2013 In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Updated, Mon. 10:42 a.m.: In the afternoon, the President will make a personnel announcement…

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