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April 1, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office.  This meeting is closed press.

Later in the morning, the President and the First Lady will participate in the White House Easter Egg Roll.  The event will feature live music, sports courts, cooking stations, storytelling, and Easter egg rolling. The President and First Lady’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.

In the morning, the Vice President will attend the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will attend meetings at the White House.

All times ET

9:30 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

10:30 AM

The First Family attends the 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll; the President and the First Lady deliver remarks

South Lawn Open to pre-credentialed media (Pre-set 8:00AM – Final Gather 10:00AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 8:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Tampa Bay Times
Radio: AP

April 1, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the morning, the President and the First Lady will participate in the White House Easter Egg Roll.  The event will feature live music, sports courts, cooking stations, storytelling, and Easter egg rolling. The President and First Lady’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will attend meetings at the White House.

All times ET

9:30 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

10:30 AM

The First Family attends the 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll; the President and the First Lady deliver remarks

South Lawn Open to pre-credentialed media (Pre-set 8:00AM – Final Gather 10:00AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 8:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Tampa Bay Times
Radio: AP

March 29, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will travel to Miami, Florida. The arrival at Miami International Airport will be open press.

While in Miami, the President will travel to PortMiami where he will tour a tunnel project before delivering remarks on ways to create jobs and strengthen the economy by investing in infrastructure. There will be travel pool coverage of the tour and the President’s remarks at PortMiami will be open press.

In the afternoon, the President will depart Miami, Florida en route Washington, DC. The departure from Miami International Airport will be open press.

The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will be in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. There are no public events scheduled.

All times ET

9:30 AM

THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Closed Press

10:30 AM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews

Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 9:15AM – North Doors of the Palm Room; White House)

12:50 PM

The President arrives Miami, Florida

Miami International Airport Open Press

1:20 PM

The President tours a tunnel project at PortMiami

Florida, Miami, PortMiami Travel Pool Coverage

2:00 PM

The President delivers remarks on the economy

Florida, Miami, PortMiami Open Press

3:00 PM

The President departs Miami, Florida

Florida, Miami International Airport, Miami Open Press

5:15 PM

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Regional Reporters
Radio: Talk Radio
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: AFP

March 28, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing. The President will then meet with senior advisors. These meetings in the Oval Office are closed press.

Later in the morning, the President will hold an event in the East Room where he will stand with mothers who are urging Congress to take action on common-sense measures to protect children from gun violence.  The President will also be joined by law enforcement officials, victims of gun violence, and other stakeholders.  The Vice President will also attend. The President’s remarks will be open press.

In the afternoon, the President will welcome President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone, President Macky Sall of Senegal, President Joyce Banda of Malawi, and Prime Minister José Maria Pereira Neves of Cape Verde to the White House.  The United States has strong partnerships with these countries based on shared democratic values and shared interests.  The five leaders will discuss strengthening democratic institutions across sub-Saharan Africa, and building on Africa’s democratic progress to generate increased economic opportunities and expanded trade and investment.  The visit of these four leaders underscores the strategic importance the President places on building partnerships and substantive engagement with sub-Saharan Africa, and our commitment to working with strong and emerging African democracies. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of this meeting in the Cabinet Room.

Also in the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet with Secretary of State Kerry in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

The President and the Vice President will then meet with Treasury Secretary Lew in the Oval Office.  This meeting is closed press.

All times ET

10:00 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

10:45 AM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

11:40 AM

The President delivers remarks on common-sense measures to protect children from gun violence; the Vice President also attends

The East Room Open Press (Pre-Set 10:30AM; Final Gather 11:15AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest

2:10 PM

The President welcomes President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone, President Macky Sall of Senegal, President Joyce Banda of Malawi, and Prime Minister José Maria Pereira Neves of Cape Verde to the White House

Cabinet Room Pool Spray at the Bottom (Final Gather 2:45PM – Brady Press Briefing Room)

3:45 PM

The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of State Kerry

Oval Office Closed Press

4:15 PM

The President and the Vice President meet with Treasury Secretary Lew

Oval Office Closed Press

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Real Clear Politics
Radio: Sirius XM

March 27, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will be interviewed by Univision and Telemundo. These interviews are embargoed until 6:30PM EDT.  The interviews, in the Blue Room, are closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will host the swearing-in ceremony of Julia Pierson as the Director of the United States Secret Service. The Vice President will administer the oath of office. The swearing-in ceremony in the Oval Office will be pooled press.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will attend meetings at the White House.

All times ET

10:30 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

12:15 PM

Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest

2:25 PM

The President is interviewed by Univision

Blue Room Closed Press

2:40 PM

The President is interviewed by Telemundo

Blue Room Closed Press

3:00 PM

The President hosts the swearing-in ceremony of Julia Pierson as the Director of the United States Secret Service; the Vice President administers the oath of office

Oval Office Pooled Press (Gather Time 2:45PM – Brady Press Briefing Room)

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 10:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Politico
Radio: SRN

March 26, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the morning, the President will meet with senior advisors. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet for lunch in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will welcome the Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings and the Major League Soccer champion LA Galaxy to the White House to honor their 2012 championship seasons in a ceremony in the East Room.  This visit will also continue the tradition begun by President Obama of honoring sports teams for their efforts to give back to communities as part of their trip to Washington. This event is open press.

Later, the Vice President will travel to New Castle, Delaware. At 3:00 PM, the Vice President, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, and Senator Tom Carper will deliver remarks at the newly designated First State National Monument at the Sheriff’s Office in New Castle. The monument will tell the story of the early Dutch, Swedish, Finnish and English settlement of the colony of Delaware, as well as Delaware’s role as the first state to ratify the Constitution.  The park is comprised of three historic areas related to Delaware’s rich history:  the Dover Green, the New Castle Court House complex (including the courthouse, Green and Sheriff’s House), and the Woodlawn property in the Brandywine Valley.  This event is open press.

Later, the President will meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET

10:30 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:15 AM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

12:15 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

12:30 PM

The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

Private Dining Room Closed Press

1:45 PM

The President delivers remarks honoring the Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings and MLS Cup Champion LA Galaxy

The East Room Open Press (Pre-Set 12:30PM; Final Gather 1:15PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

3:00 PM

The Vice President, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, and Senator Tom Carper deliver remarks at the newly designated First State National Monument at the Sheriff’s Office in New Castle

New Castle Closed Press

3:35 PM

The President meets with Secretary of Defense Hagel

Oval Office Closed Press

In-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: New York Times
Radio: NPR

March 25, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.

At 11:15 AM, the Vice President will meet with Australian Foreign Minister Robert Carr at the White House. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the morning, the President will deliver remarks at a naturalization ceremony for active duty service members and civilians at the White House. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Alejandro Mayorkas will present the countries of the candidates for naturalization and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano will deliver the oath of allegiance. This event is open press.

In the afternoon, the President will designate five new National Monuments using his authority under the Antiquities Act in a signing ceremony with Secretary Salazar in the Oval Office. The five new National Monuments include: the Río Grande del Norte National Monument in New Mexico;  First State National Monument in Delaware; Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument in Maryland; Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument in Ohio; and San Juan Islands National Monument in Washington State. The Vice President will also attend. This bill signing is closed press.

In the evening, the President and the First Lady will mark the beginning of Passover with a Seder at the White House with friends and staff. The Seder in the Old Family Dining Room is closed press.

 

All times ET

10:30 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:15 AM

The Vice President meets with Australian Foreign Minister Robert Carr

The White House Closed Press

11:30 AM

The President deliver sremarks at a naturalization ceremony for active duty service members and civilians

East Room Open Press (Pre-set 10:15AM – Final Gather 11:00AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

12:10 PM

The President designates five new National Monuments using his authority under the Antiquities Act in a signing ceremony with the Vice President and Secretary Salazar

Oval Office Closed Press

1:00 PM

Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest

6:30 PM

The President and the Vice President mark the beginning of Passover with a Seder at the White House

Old Family Dining Room Closed Press

In-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: NY Post
Radio: FOX

March 22, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will travel to Mt. Herzl where he will lay a wreath at the grave of Theodor Herzl and at the grave of Yitzhak Rabin. There will be pool coverage of the visit.

The President will then tour Yad Vashem where he will lay a wreath in the Hall of Remembrance, sign a guest book, and deliver remarks. There will be pool coverage of this visit.

After, the President will have lunch with Prime Minister Netanyahu at the King David Hotel. This lunch is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will travel to Bethlehem where he will tour the Church of the Nativity with President Abbas. There will be pool coverage of the visit.

Later in the afternoon, the President will depart Tel Aviv, Israel en route Amman, Jordan. The departure from Ben Gurion International Airport and the arrival at Queen Alia International Airport will be open press.

The President will then travel to Al Hummar, the official offices of His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan. There will be pre-set pool coverage of the arrival. The President will then be met by His Majesty and participate in an official arrival ceremony. This ceremony is open press.

Afterwards, the President will participate in a restricted bilateral meeting and an expanded bilateral meeting with His Majesty King Abdullah II at Al Hummar. There will be a pool spray at the top of the restricted bilateral meeting. The expanded bilateral meeting is closed press.

Later, the President and His Majesty King Abdullah II will host a press conference at Al Hummar. This press conference is open press.

In the evening, the President will attend a dinner with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan at his private residence, Beit Al Urdun. This dinner is closed press.

The President will spend the night in Amman, Jordan.

The Vice President will be in Wilmington, Delaware. There are no public events scheduled.

All times ET

2:55 AM

The President participates in a wreath laying ceremony at the grave of Theodor Herzl

Jerusalem, Mt. Herzl Travel Pool Coverage

3:10 AM

The President participates in a wreath laying ceremony at the grave of Yitzhak Rabin

Jerusalem, Mt. Herzl Travel Pool Coverage

3:35 AM

The President tours the Hall of Names

Jerusalem, Yad Vashem Travel Pool Coverage

4:10 AM

The President lays a wreath in the Hall of Remembrance

Jerusalem, Yad Vashem Expanded Pool Coverage

4:30 AM

The President signs a guest book and delivers remarks in the Hall of Children

Jerusalem, Yad Vashem Travel Pool Coverage

5:15 AM

The President has lunch with Prime Minister Netanyahu

Jerusalem, King David Hotel Closed Press

7:15 AM

The President tours the Church of the Nativity with President Abbas

Bethlehem, West Bank Travel Pool Coverage

9:20 AM

The President departs Tel Aviv, Israel en route Amman, Jordan

Ben Gurion International Airport Open Press

9:55 AM

The President arrives Amman, Jordan

Queen Alia International Airport Open Press

10:35 AM

The President arrives at Al Hummar, the official offices of His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan

Al Hummar Offices, Amman Pre-set Pool Coverage

10:40 AM

The President is met by His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan with an official arrival ceremony

Al Hummar Offices, Amman Open Press

10:55 AM

The President participates in a restricted bilateral meeting with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan

Al Hummar Offices, Amman Pool Spray at the Top

11:15 AM

The President participates in an expanded bilateral meeting with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan

Al Hummar Offices, Amman Closed Press

11:45 AM

The President and His Majesty King Abdullah II host a press conference

Al Hummar Offices, Amman Open Press

1:50 PM

The President attends a dinner with His Majesty King Abdullah II

Amman, Beit Al Urdun Private Residence Closed Press

Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Tribune
Radio: CBS

March 21, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will visit the Israel Museum where he will view the Dead Sea Scrolls and visit a technology exposition. There will be limited pool coverage of the viewing of the Dead Sea Scrolls and there will be travel pool coverage of the technology exposition.

Later in the morning, the President will travel to the Muqata Presidential Compound in Ramallah where he will participate in an official arrival ceremony as well as a photo with his delegation and President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority and his delegation before holding a restricted bilateral meeting with President Abbas. Afterwards, the President and President Abbas will meet for an expanded working lunch before holding a joint press conference. There will be pre-set pool coverage of the official arrival ceremony. The restricted bilateral meeting and the expanded working lunch are closed press. The press conference is open press.

In the morning, the Vice President will travel to New York City.

At 11:00 AM, Vice President Biden will join New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg at City Hall to discuss the importance of passing commonsense legislation to reduce gun violence. Media inquiries on coverage details should be directed to Mayor Bloomberg’s Press Office at 212-788-2958.

At 12:00 PM, the Vice President will deliver remarks at the 2013 Irish America Hall of Fame luncheon at the JW Marriott Essex House hotel.  This event is open press and audio of the Vice President’s remarks will be streamed live to www.Whitehouse.gov/live.

Afterwards, the Vice President will return to Wilmington, Delaware.

In the afternoon, the President will travel to the Al-Bireh Youth Development and Resource Center where he and Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Fayyad will take a tour and watch a youth dance performance. The President will also take part in a roundtable with Palestinian youth. There will be travel pool coverage of the tour and dance performance. The youth roundtable is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will return to Jerusalem where he will deliver remarks to the Israeli people at the Jerusalem International Convention Center. The President’s remarks are open press.

Next, the President will meet with U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv and U.S. Consulate General Jerusalem staff at the U.S. Consulate facility in Jerusalem.  This event is closed press.

In the evening, the President will attend a dinner hosted by President Peres at the President’s residence. There will be travel pool coverage of the President’s remarks at the dinner and the Medal of Distinction ceremony.

The President will remain overnight in Jerusalem.

All times ET

3:20 AM

The President views the Dead Sea Scrolls

Jerusalem, The Israel Museum Limited Pool Coverage

3:35 AM

The President visits a technology exposition

Jerusalem, The Israel Museum Travel Pool Coverage

5:15 AM

The President participates in an official arrival ceremony

Muqata Presidential Compound, Ramallah Pre-Set Pool Coverage

5:30 AM

The President takes a photo with his delegation and President Abbas and his delegation

Muqata Presidential Compound, Ramallah Travel Pool Coverage

5:40 AM

The President holds a restricted bilateral meeting with President Abbas

Muqata Presidential Compound, Ramallah Closed Press

6:25 AM

The President and President Abbas meet for an expanded working lunch

Muqata Presidential Compound, Ramallah Closed Press

7:15 AM

The President and President Abbas hold a joint press conference

Muqata Presidential Compound, Ramallah Open Press

8:00 AM

The President and Prime Minister Fayyad tour the Al-Bireh Youth Center and watch a youth dance performance

Ramallah, Al-Bireh Youth Center Travel Pool Coverage

8:50 AM

The President holds a roundtable with Palestinian youth

Ramallah, Al-Bireh Youth Center Closed Press

11:00 AM

The President delivers remarks to the Israeli people

Jerusalem, Jerusalem Convention Center Open Press

11:00 AM

The Vice President Biden joins New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg at City Hall to discuss the importance of passing commonsense legislation to reduce gun violence

New York City Hall

12:00 PM

The Vice President delivers remarks at the 2013 Irish America Hall of Fame

JW Marriott Essex House hotel Open Press

12:10 PM

The President meets with U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv and U.S. Consulate General Jerusalem staff

Jerusalem, U.S. Consular Facility Closed Press

2:10 PM

The President delivers remarks at a dinner hosted by President Peres

President’s Residence, Jerusalem Travel Pool Coverage for Remarks and Medal of Distinction Ceremony

Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Politico
Radio: NPR

March 20, 2013

The Schedule

On Wednesday, the President will arrive in Tel Aviv, Israel and participate in an official arrival ceremony at Ben Gurion International Airport. The President, Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Peres will deliver remarks. The arrival ceremony is open press.

While at Ben Gurion International Airport, the President will view an Iron Dome Battery. There will be travel pool coverage of the President’s visit to the Iron Dome Battery.

At 8:00 AM, the Vice President will host a St. Patrick’s Day breakfast in honor of Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny at the Naval Observatory. The Prime Minister’s arrival at the Naval Observatory and the remarks at the top of the breakfast will be pooled press.

Later, the Vice President will meet with senior advisors.

In the afternoon, the President will travel to Jerusalem to the residence of President Shimon Peres of Israel where he will sign the guest book and take part in a tree planting ceremony. Afterwards, the President and his delegation will participate in a photo with President Peres and his delegation. There will be pre-set pool coverage of the President’s arrival and guest book signing and travel pool coverage of the tree planting ceremony. There will be pre-set pool coverage of the photo.

While at the residence of President Peres, the President will participate in a restricted bilateral meeting with President Peres. Afterwards, the President and President Peres will deliver statements. The restricted bilateral meeting will be closed press, and there will be travel pool coverage of the statements to the press.

In the evening, the President will travel to Prime Minister Netanyahu’s residence. There will be limited pre-set pool coverage of the President’s arrival at the residence as well as the guest book signing. While at the residence, the President will take part in a closed-press restricted bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu before holding a press conference with Prime Minister Netanyahu. This press conference will be open to credentialed correspondents.

At night, the President will attend a working dinner with Prime Minister Netanyahu. This dinner is closed press.

The President will remain overnight in Jerusalem.

All times ET

6:25 AM

The President arrives Tel Aviv, Israel

Ben Gurion International Airport Open Press

6:30 AM

The President takes part in an official arrival ceremony

Ben Gurion International Airport Open Press

7:30 AM

The President views an Iron Dome Battery

Ben Gurion International Airport Travel Pool Coverage

8:00 AM

The Vice President hosts a St. Patrick’s Day breakfast in honor of Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny

Naval Observatory Pooled Press

10:00 AM

The President arrives at the residence of President Peres and signs the guest book

President’s Residence, Jerusalem Pre-Set Pool Coverage

10:10 AM

The President participates in a tree planting ceremony

President’s Residence, Jerusalem Travel Pool Coverage

10:15 AM

The President and his delegation participate in a photo with President Peres and his delegation

President’s Residence, Jerusalem Pre-Set Pool Coverage

10:25 AM

The President and President Peres of Israel hold a restricted bilateral meeting

President’s Residence, Jerusalem Closed Press

11:05 AM

The President and President Peres of Israel deliver statements to the press

President’s Residence, Jerusalem Travel Pool Coverage

11:30 AM

The President arrives at the residence of Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel and signs the guest book

Jerusalem, Prime Minister’s Residence Limited Pre-Set Pool Coverage

11:45 AM

The President and Prime Minister Netanyahu hold a restricted bilateral meeting

Jerusalem, Prime Minister’s Residence Closed Press

2:05 PM

The President nd Prime Minister Netanyahu hold a press conference

Jerusalem, Prime Minister’s Residence Open to pre-credentialed media

2:50 PM

The President and Prime Minister Netanyahu meet for a working dinner

Jerusalem, Prime Minister’s Residence Closed Press

Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: New York Times
Radio: NPR