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President and Mrs. Obama Open White House Poetry Jam (1 of 8)

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:32:39 +0000

The President and First Lady kick of an evening of poetry, music and the spoken word at the White House on May 12, 2009. (public domain)

Duration : 0:7:5

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Weekly Address: Fighting for the Public Against Special Interests

admin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:32:04 +0000

The President talks about his first year fighting against special interests and barring lobbyists from his Administration, as well as the fight to come in the wake of a recent Supreme Court decision. January 23, 2009.

Duration : 0:4:2

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Wounded Warrior Soldiers Ride

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:16:36 +0000

Today, after being introduced by Defense Secretary Gates, the President gave a few remarks on the South Lawn before kicking off the “White House to Light House” Wounded Warrior Soldiers Ride. The race raises public awareness of the challenges facing veterans as they recover from life-altering injuries, and in drew quite a crowd, including Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki, National Security Advisor General Jim Jones, and Veterans Affairs Assistant Secretary of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs Tammy Duckworth will also attend. April 30, 2009. (Public Domain)

Duration : 0:8:54

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Performs at the White House Poetry Jam: (8 of 8)

admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:54:43 +0000

Writer and star of the Broadway musical In the Heights, Lin-Manuel Miranda performs “The Hamilton Mixtape” at the White House Evening of Poetry, Music, and the Spoken Word on May 12, 2009. Accompanied by Alex Lacamoire.
(public domain)

Duration : 0:4:27

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President Obama Pardons White House Turkey

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 07:14:33 +0000

The President grants the traditional Thanksgiving pardon to Courage, this years Official White House Turkey in a ceremony on the North Portico of the White House. November 25, 2009. (Public Domain)

Duration : 0:7:56

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Wounded Warriors at the White House

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:06:39 +0000

A group of wounded veterans from Walter Reed Army Medical Center show President Obama a thing or two about basketball on the White House court. (public domain)

Duration : 0:2:55

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President Obama Bestows Presidential Unit Citation on the Blackhorse Regiment

admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:17:32 +0000

The President bestows the Presidential Unit Citation on the Alpha Troop, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry — known as the Blackhorse Regiment. October 20, 2009. (Public Domain)

Duration : 0:9:12

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Mayda del Valle at the White House Poetry Jam

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:14:19 +0000

Mayda del Valle, an artist who has toured extensively whose work has helped to raise the bar in poetry circles all over the world, performs the spoken word at the White House Evening of Poetry, Music, and the Spoken Word on May 12, 2009.
(public domain)

Duration : 0:3:24

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