The Obama Diary

7:25 EDT: President Obama and the First Lady Host “In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of American Creativity” (Info here)

On This Day: President Barack Obama tours the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial in Washington, D.C., Oct. 14, 2011 (Photo by Pete Souza)

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Today

This morning: First Lady Michelle Obama hosts “A Celebration of Song,” an education workshop for middle school and high school students from the Washington region.

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7:25 EDT: The President hosts “A Celebration of American Creativity,” which will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act and include performances by Buddy Guy, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Audra McDonald, Keb’ Mo’, Smokey Robinson, Trombone Shorty, Esperanza Spalding, Brian Stokes Mitchell, James Taylor and Usher, with special readings and remarks from Carol Burnett.

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On This Day - Pete Souza: “The Obama family made an unannounced visit to tour the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial in Washington, D.C., the night before the President made remarks at the official dedication of the memorial.” Oct. 14, 2011

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MoooOOOooorning!