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“Good morning. My name is Hannah Nelson, I’m sixteen years old, and I’m from Belfast,” was how the student chosen as the warm up speaker for Michelle Obama introduced herself to 2,000 invited guests at the Waterfront Hall.
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Archive for the 'Abroad: Germany 2013' Category
22
Jun
13
The week in review…
20
Jun
13
The Wall
Stern: Artist Yadegar Asisi was pleased with the visit of the President’s family to see his panorama at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin.
“That was quite an honor,” said Asisi whose artwork conveys an impression of the wall.
While the elder daughter Malia had asked many questions, Sasha had long been quiet and thoughtful. “Then she said: ‘It is very sad’ - from the heart.”
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Read more about Asisi’s work here
20
Jun
13
Rise and Shine
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama leaving Germany, June 19
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Today:
President Obama has no public events scheduled
9:45 AM: VP Biden delivers remarks at Esperanza’s 2013 National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast
4:15 PM: VP Biden travels to Las Vegas to deliver remarks to the League of United Latin American Citizens Youth and Young Adults Awards Banquet
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“Mr Sunshine” :cool:
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Bild is kind of the German equivalent of The (British) Sun, but you can’t but smile at some of their front pages. I mean, ‘Kiss me Angie”? is their take from yesterday? :lol:
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I assumed “Eine Bombige Rede” meant ‘get out the naughty mats’, but no, it’s less important than that, something to do with nuclear disarmament
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NYT: President Obama is preparing a major policy push on climate change, including, for the first time, limits on greenhouse gas emissions from new and existing power plants, as well as expanded renewable energy development on public lands and an accelerated effort on energy efficiency in buildings and equipment, senior officials said Wednesday.
Heather Zichal, the White House coordinator for energy and climate change, said the president would announce the new policy initiatives in the coming weeks. Another official said a presidential address outlining the new policy could come as early as next week.
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oh look, Obama’s approval rating up since March in Pew poll. boy, that’s really making Beltway headlines today….; http://t.co/4MZN5urV2i
— Eric Boehlert (@EricBoehlert) June 20, 2025
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20
Jun
13
Germany’s fascination w/ PBO
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Political change inspires pop culture. A visitor views the artwork ‘Obama’ by Vik Munoz from Ben Brown Fine Arts gallery at the Art Cologne fair in Cologne April, 2013.
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At the Rose Monday street parade in Cologne, a caricature on a float depicts the US president as ‘Captain America.’ The Rose Monday parade is the pinnacle of Carneval, the German version of Mardi Gras, and often features colorful floats poking fun at German politicians.
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19
Jun
13
Europe ♥ The Obamas!
A recap of a most fantastic three days. First, the Obamas departed America for Europe
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http://youtu.be/kXyb_nFJPNI
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Then they arrived in Belfast
President Obama, the First Lady and their daughters Sasha and Malia are greeted by Joan Christie, the Queen’s official representative in Northern Ireland, upon their arrival at Belfast International Airport
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Then Pres. Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama delivered fantastic remarks!
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