Archive for December 3rd, 2015

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Dec
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The National Christmas Tree Lighting

The First Family at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the Ellipse in Washington

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President Barack Obama pauses as he speaks during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the Ellipse in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

First Lady Michelle Obama and Miss Piggy read ‘Twas the night before Christmas” to children

U.S. President Barack Obama and his family watch the National Christmas Tree Lighting and Pageant of Peace ceremony on the Ellipse Washington December 3, 2015. From left are daughters Maila and Sasha, Marian Robinson and first lady Michelle Obama. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

U.S. President Barack Obama waves next to a man dressed as Santa Claus during the National Christmas Tree Lighting and Pageant of Peace ceremony on the Ellipse near the White House in Washington December 3, 2015. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama reads "'Twas the night before Christmas" to children during the National Christmas Tree Lighting and Pageant of Peace ceremony on the Ellipse near the White House in Washington December 3, 2015. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

U.S. President Barack Obama waves after lighting the National Christmas Tree during the Pageant of Peace ceremony on the Ellipse Washington December 3, 2015. Daughters Sasha (L) and Malia are at his side. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

President Barack Obama, with daughter Sasha, and his mother-in-law Marian Robinson, walk to their seats during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the Ellipse in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

U.S. President Barack Obama with First Lady Michelle Obama (R) and their daughter Malia push a button to light the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse near the White House in Washington December 3, 2015. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he with First lady Michelle Obama (R) and their daughters Sasha (L) and Malia host the National Christmas Tree Lighting and Pageant of Peace ceremony on the Ellipse near the White House in Washington December 3, 2015. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

U.S. President Barack Obama hugs Santa Claus as Muppet Miss Piggy watches as Obama hosts the National Christmas Tree Lighting and Pageant of Peace ceremony on the Ellipse Washington December 3, 2015. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

03
Dec
15

First Family Attends National Christmas Tree Lighting

5:0 EST: The First Family Attends the National Christmas Tree Lighting

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Dec
15

The President’s statement on San Bernardino

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Dec
15

Chat Away

On This Day - Pete Souza: “The First Lady and I both spotted the President standing under the mistletoe and she moved in to grab a kiss from him following a dinner for Combatant Commanders and military leadership at Blair House in Washington, D.C.” Dec. 3, 2014

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Dec
15

Early Bird Chat

On This Day: President Barack Obama fist-bumps custodian Lawrence Lipscomb in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building following the opening session of the White House Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth, Dec. 3, 2009 (Photo by Pete Souza)

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Today

11:0: The President meets with Members of Congress to discuss criminal justice reform; Cabinet Room

5:0: Attends the National Christmas Tree Lighting; The Ellipse




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