Archive for March 20th, 2016

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Cuba: Picture And Tweet Of The Day

President Barack Obama smiles next to a painting of President Abraham Lincoln at Havana's City Museum during a visit to Old Havana, Cuba, Sunday, March 20, 2016. Obama's trip is a crowning moment in his and Cuban President Raul Castro's ambitious effort to restore normal relations between their countries. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

President Barack Obama smiles next to a painting of President Abraham Lincoln at Havana’s City Museum during a visit to Old Havana, Cuba

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The First Family Tours Old Havana

U.S. President Barack Obama waves to reporters while taking part in a walking tour including the Museum of the City of Havana, in Havana, Cuba March 20, 2016. Also pictured are historian Eusebio Leal (L) and Obama's daughter Sasha Obama (R). REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

President Barack Obama waves while taking part in a walking tour including the Museum of the City of Havana, in Havana, Cuba

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U.S. President Barack Obama smiles at reporters as he takes part in a walking tour including the Museum of the City of Havana, in Havana, Cuba March 20, 2016. Also pictured is Obama's daughter Sasha Obama (R). REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

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President Barack Obama, center, and first lady Michelle Obama, visit la Catedral de La Habana in Havana, Cuba, Sunday, March 20, 2016. Obama's trip is a crowning moment in his and Cuban President Raul Castro's ambitious effort to restore normal relations between their countries. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

The First Family visit la Catedral de La Habana

(L to R) U.S. President Barack Obama, his daughter Sasha and first lady Michelle Obama tour the Museum of the City of Havana in Havana, Cuba March 20, 2016. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

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Amazing….

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Live streaming of the First Family touring Old Havana

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The First Family Arrive in Cuba

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On The Way To Cuba

President Barack Obama boards Air Force One, Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Obama and his family are traveling to Cuba, the first U.S. president to visit the island in nearly 90 years. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. He is the first U.S. president to visit the island in nearly 90 years

Sasha, left, and Malia Obama walk towards Air Force One upon the arrival to Andrews Air Force Base, before their departure, Sunday, March 20, 2016, en route to Havana, Cuba. President Obama and his family are traveling to Havana, Cuba, the first U.S. president to visit the island in nearly 90 years. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

First lady Michelle Obama, accompanied by President Barack Obama steps off the limousine upon their arrival to Andrews Air Force Base, before their departure, Sunday, March 20, 2016, en route to Havana, Cuba. Obama and his family are traveling to Havana, the first U.S. president to visit the island in nearly 90 years. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

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Chat Away

Havana today - live streaming of the First Family’s departure for Cuba here

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The Week Ahead

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Sunday (all times Eastern)

1:50: The First Family depart the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

2:05: Depart Joint Base Andrews en route Havana, Cuba

4:50: Arrive in Havana

5:50: The President and First Lady meet with Embassy personnel and families

6:40: The President and First Lady take a walking tour of Old Havana

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Monday

The President will participate in a wreath laying ceremony and take a tour of the Jose Marti Memorial.

Later in the morning, he will take an official photo with President Raul Castro of Cuba and participate in an official welcoming ceremony at the Palace of the Revolution.

Afterward, he will hold a bilateral meeting with President Castro.

In the afternoon, the President will take part in an event focused on entrepreneurships and opportunity for the Cuban people.

In the evening, the President and First Lady will attend a state dinner at the Palace of the Revolution.

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Tuesday

The President will deliver remarks to the people of Cuba at the Gran Teatro de La Habana Alicia Alonso.

Later in the morning, the President will meet with members of civil society.

Following the President’s meeting, the First Family will attend a Major League Baseball exhibition game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cuban National Team at the Estadio Latinoamericano.

In the afternoon, the First Family will depart Havana and travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina where they will remain overnight.

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Wednesday

The President will participate in a bilateral meeting with President Mauricio Macri of Argentina.

In the afternoon, he will participate in a press conference with President Macri.

Afterward, he will participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral.

The President will then meet with the staff of the U.S. Embassy to Argentina and hold a town hall with young people to talk about the relationship between the United States and Latin America.

In the evening, the President and First Lady will attend a state dinner hosted by President Macri.

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Bariloche

Thursday

The President will visit the Parque de la Memoria.

In the afternoon, the First Family will depart Buenos Aires and travel to Bariloche, Argentina.

The First Family will visit cultural landmarks while in Bariloche.

In the evening, the First Family will depart Bariloche and return to Buenos Aires.

Later in the evening, the First Family will depart Argentina en route Washington, DC.

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Friday

The First Family arrive in Washington, DC.




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