White House Week

This week, the President and First Lady travelled to Boston today to celebrate the opening of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate.

The building — complete with a full-scale replica of the United States Senate chamber — honors the life and legacy of Edward "Ted" Kennedy, who served as a U.S. Senator from 1962 to 2009.

Located adjacent to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, the Institute offers interactive exhibits, a replica of Sen. Kennedy’s D.C. office, and historic documents and memorabilia from the Senator’s life.

Watch the full remarks below.



Next year, the National Park Service celebrates its 100th birthday.  The National Park Service and National Park Foundation are continuing the celebration with the launch of #FindYourPark, a new campaign to encourage Americans to connect to our astounding network of parks and public lands — whether it’s for the first time or the hundredth.

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President Barack Obama observes a moment of silence during his meeting with senior advisors in the Oval Office at 2:49 P.M. to mark the one-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings, April 15, 2014. Pictured from left, are Senior Advisor Dan Pfeiffer, Press Secretary Jay Carney, Chief of Staff Denis McDonough, Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri, and Katie Beirne Fallon, Director of Legislative Affairs. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

This week at the White House the President joined others around the country in a minute's silence to mark the one year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing.

The Vice President also joined Instagram! Make sure you check out his account!

On Wednesday, the President and Vice President travelled to the Community College of Allegheny County in Oakdale, Pennsylvania to talk about the importance of reforming America's job training programs.

In his remarks, President Obama announced that the federal government will award over $500 million in job training and apprenticeship grants to ensure Americans have the right skills for the workforce. Read the President's speech here. 

Photos from the White House: May 2013

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Jill Biden pays tribute to Boston Marathon victims

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Dr Jill Biden paid tribute to the victims and injured individuals of the Boston Marathon bombing yesterday when she visited the Marathon Memorial Site in Copley Square. Dr Biden was in Boston to attend the Memorial Service for slain MIT Police Officer Sean Collier.

Dr Biden left flowers and a pair of signed running shoes at the Memorial to honor the victims.

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