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June 6, 2011

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 his national security team for his monthly meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan in the Situation Room. The Vice President will also attend. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President will be interviewed by Hearst DC Bureau, WEWS Cleveland and WDIV Detroit about the importance of the auto industry resurgence. These interviews will be in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building and are closed press. Later in the afternoon, the President will meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET

9:30 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

10:00 AM

The President meets with his national security team on Afghanistan and Pakistan; the Vice President also attends

Situation Room Closed Press

12:00 PM

The President is interviewed by Hearst DC Bureau, WEWS Cleveland and WDIV Detroit about the importance of the auto industry resurgence

Eisenhower Executive Office Building Closed Press

1:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press

2:15 PM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: BNA
Radio: SRN

June 3, 2011

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 will travel to Toledo, Ohio. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Toledo Express Airport are open press. In Toledo, the President will tour Chrysler Group’s Toledo Supplier Park. There will be travel pool coverage of the President’s tour. In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks to plant workers at Chrysler Group’s Toledo Supplier Park. The President’s remarks are open press. The President will also hear first hand from local business owners and residents about the importance of the auto industry resurgence to the community as a whole and the economic devastation it would have faced had Chrysler been allowed to fail. In the afternoon, the President will return to Washington, DC. The President’s departure from Toledo Express Airport and arrival on the South Lawn are open press.
All times ET

9:30 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

9:55 AM

The President departs the White House en route Andrews Air Force Base

South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 9:25AM– North Doors of the Palm Room

10:10 AM

The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route Toledo, Ohio

Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 8:30AM – Virginia Gate, Andrews Air Force Base

11:30 AM

The President arrives in Toledo, Ohio

Toledo, Ohio, Toledo Express Airport Open Press

1:00 PM

The President tours Chrysler Group Toledo Supplier Park

Toledo, Ohio, Chrysler Group Toledo Supplier Park Travel Pool Coverage

1:25 PM

The President delivers remarks to workers

Toledo, Ohio, Chrysler Group Toledo Supplier Park Open Press

4:00 PM

The President departs Toledo, Ohio en route Andrews Air Force Base

Toledo, Ohio, Toledo Express Airport Open Press

5:15 PM

The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base

Travel Pool Coverage

5:30 PM

The President arrives at the White House

South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 5:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Wall Street Journal
Radio: CBS
Out-of-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:25 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: McClatchy
Radio: NBC

June 2, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. Later, the President will meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. These meetings are closed press. In the afternoon, the President will meet with the House Democratic Caucus in the East Room. This meeting is closed press. In the evening, the President and the First Lady will attend the Pritzker Architecture Prize event at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium. There will be travel pool coverage for the President’s remarks.
All times ET

10:10 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

12:00 PM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press

2:30 PM

The President meets with the House Democratic Caucus

East Room Closed Press

7:20 PM

The President delivers remarks at the Pritzker Architecture Prize Event; THE FIRST LADY also attends

Andrew Mellon Auditorium Pooled Press Travel Pool Gather Time 6:25PM – North Doors of the Palm Room. Travel pool should dress in dark suits for this formal event

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: USA Today
Radio: AURN

June 1, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will meet with the House Republican Conference in the East Room. This meeting is closed press. Tomorrow, June 1, is the beginning of the Atlantic Hurricane Season and the President will receive the annual briefing on the forecast for the 2011 hurricane season. The President will hold a meeting on national preparedness and FEMA’s “Whole Community” approach to disaster management. This year, the briefing will not only feature federal partners, but will also include state, local, non-profit, faith-based as well as private sector partners. This briefing will be closed press. In the afternoon, the President will meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Later in the afternoon, the President will meet with Secretary of State Clinton in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.
All times ET

10:00 AM

The President meets with the House Republican Conference

East Room Closed Press

11:30 AM

The President receives the annual briefing on the forecast for the 2011 hurricane season

Situation Room Closed Press

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press

2:15 PM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

4:00 PM

The President meets with Secretary of State Clinton

Oval Office Closed Press

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Tribune
Radio: AP

May 31, 2011

The Schedule

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

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

All times ET

11:00 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

1:15 PM

The President makes a personnel announcement

State Dining Room Open Press Pre-set 12:15PM – Final Gather 12:45PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

2:00 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press

4:15 PM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 10:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Talking Points Memo
Radio: ABC

May 28, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will attend a U.S. Embassy meet and greet at the Marriott Hotel.  This event is closed press.

Later in the morning, the President will participate in an arrival ceremony at the Presidential Palace. The travel pool will cover the ceremony. 

The President and President Bronisław Komorowski will then hold an expanded bilateral meeting. This meeting is closed press.  Following the meeting, the President and President Komorowski will deliver statements to the press pool. 

Later, the President and President Komorowski will participate in a discussion on democracy with NGOs.  There will be a pool spray at the top of the event.

In the afternoon, the President will take part in an arrival ceremony and guest book signing at the Chancellery.  There will be a pool spray of the arrival ceremony.

The President and Prime Minister Donald Tusk will hold a working lunch at the Chancellery.  The lunch is closed press.

After lunch, the President and Prime Minister Tusk will hold a joint press conference at the Chancellery. The press conference is open press. 

Later in the afternoon, the President will visit the memorial to the victims of the Smolensk plane crash at the Field Cathedral of the Polish Military.  There will be travel pool coverage.

Later, the President will depart Warsaw, Poland en route Washington D.C.  The President’s departure from Warsaw Chopin Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

All times ET

3:55 AM

The President attends a U.S. Embassy meet and greet

Warsaw, Poland, Marriott Hotel Closed Press

4:25 AM

The President holds an expanded bilateral meeting with President Komorowski of Poland

Warsaw, Poland, The Presidential Palace Pool Spray at the Top

4:30 AM

The President participates in an arrival ceremony

Warsaw, Poland, The Presidential Palace Travel Pool Coverage

5:25 AM

The President and President Komorowski make statements to the press

Warsaw, Poland, The Presidential Palace Travel Pool Coverage

5:50 AM

The President and President Komorowski participate in a discussion on democracy

Warsaw, Poland, The Presidential Palace Pool Spray at the Top

6:40 AM

The President participates in an arrival ceremony at the Chancellery

Warsaw, Poland, The Chancellery Building Pool Spray

6:55 AM

The President and Prime Minister Tusk of Poland hold a working lunch

Warsaw, Poland, The Chancellery Building Closed Press

8:10 AM

The President and Prime Minister Tusk hold a joint press conference

Warsaw, Poland, The Chancellery Building Open Press

9:15 AM

The President visits the memorial to the victims of the Smolensk plane crash

Warsaw, Poland, Field Cathedral of the Polish Military Travel Pool Spray

9:55 AM

The President departs Warsaw, Poland en route Andrews Air Force Base

Warsaw Chopin Airport Open Press

6:50 PM

The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base

Travel Pool Coverage

7:05 PM

The President arrives at the White House

South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 6:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 5:00 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: The Root
Radio: AP
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: McClatchy
Radio: CBS

May 27, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with President Sarkozy of France at the Hotel Royal Barriere in Deauville, France. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of the meeting for statements by President Obama and President Sarkozy. Later in the morning, the President will participate in a G-8 Working Session at the Centre International de Deauville. This working session is closed press. The President will then participate in another G-8 Working Session and an expanded G-8 Working Session at the Centre International de Deauville. There will be pool sprays at the top of those meetings. The President will then participate in the G-8 Family Photo. There will be a stills only pool spray. Later, the President will participate in an expanded working lunch with G-8 Leaders at Villa Le Cercle . This lunch is closed press. In the afternoon, the President will travel from Deauville, France to Warsaw, Poland. The President will change planes in Paris, France. There will be travel pool coverage of the President’s departure from Deauville, France and arrival and departure in Paris, France. The President’s arrival at the Warsaw Chopin Airport is open press. In the evening, the President will participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Warsaw, Poland. The President will then participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the Warsaw Ghetto Memorial. There will be travel pool coverage of both events. Later in the evening, the President and President Komorowski of Poland will host a dinner for Central and European Union Leaders at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw, Poland. The President’s arrival at the Presidential Palace is open press. There will be a pool spray at the top of the dinner.

All times ET

2:30 AM

The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Sarkozy of France

Hotel Royal Barriere, Deauville, France Pool Spray at the Bottom

3:30 AM

The President participates in a G-8 Working Session

Deauville, France, Centre International de Deauville Closed Press

4:15 AM

The President participates in a G-8 Working Session

Deauville, France, Centre International de Deauville Pool Spray at the Top

5:30 AM

The President participates in an expanded group G-8 Working Session

Deauville, France, Centre International de Deauville Pool Spray at the Top

6:45 AM

The President participates in the expanded G-8 Family Photo

Deauville, France, Centre International de Deauville Stills Only Pool Spray

7:00 AM

The President participates in an expanded working lunch with G-8 Leaders

Deauville, France, Villa Le Cercle Closed Press

8:25 AM

The President departs Deauville, France en route Paris, France

Deauville, France, Deauville-Saint-Gatien Airport Travel Pool Coverage

9:10 AM

The President arrives in Paris, France

France, Orly Airport, Paris Travel Pool Coverage

9:40 AM

The President departs Paris, France en route Warsaw, Poland

France, Orly Airport, Paris Travel Pool Coverage

11:50 AM

The President arrives in Warsaw, Poland

Warsaw Chopin Airport, Warsaw, Poland Open Press

12:25 PM

The President participates in wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Warsaw, Poland, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Travel Pool Coverage

1:00 PM

The President participates in wreath laying at the Warsaw Ghetto Memorial

Warsaw Chopin Airport, Warsaw, Poland Travel Pool Coverage

1:25 PM

The President arrives at the Presidential Palace

Warsaw, Poland, Presidential Palace Open Press

1:30 PM

The President and President Komorowski of Poland host dinner for Central and European Union Leaders

Warsaw, Poland, Presidential Palace Pool Spray at the Top

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

May 26, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will depart London, United Kingdom and travel to Deauville, France. The departure from Stansted Airport and the arrival at Deauville-Saint-Gatien Airport are open press. Later in the morning, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with President Medvedev of Russia at the Hotel Royal Barriere in Deauville, France. There will be a pool spray for statements by President Obama and President Medvedev at the bottom of the meeting. In the afternoon, the President will arrive at Villa Le Cercle and be welcomed by President Sarkozy. There will be travel pool coverage. The President will then attend the G-8 Leaders Working Lunch at Ville Le Cercle. This lunch is closed press. Later, the President will attend two G-8 Working Sessions. There will be pool sprays at the top of both meetings. Later, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Kan of Japan at the Hotel Royal Barrierre. There will be a pool spray for the President and Prime Minister Kan’s statements at the top of the meeting. In the evening, the President will attend dinner with G-8 Leaders at Le Ciro’s Barriere Restaurant in Deauville, France. The dinner is closed press.
All times ET

4:20 AM

The President departs London, United Kingdom en route Deauville, France

London, United Kingdom, Stansted Airport Open Press

5:45 AM

The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Medvedev of Russia

Hotel Royal Barriere, Deauville, France Pool Spray at the Bottom

6:55 AM

The President arrives at Villa La Cercle and is welcomed by President Sarkozy of France

Deauville, France, Villa La Cercle Travel Pool Coverage

7:00 AM

The President attends a working lunch with G-8 Leaders

Deauville, France, Centre International de Deauville Closed Press

8:45 AM

The President participates in a G-8 Working Session

Deauville, France, Centre International de Deauville Pool Spray at the Top

10:30 AM

The President participates in a G-8 Working Session

Deauville, France, Centre International de Deauville Pool Spray at the Top

11:45 AM

The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Kan of Japan

Hotel Royal Barriere, Deauville, France Pool Spray at the Top

1:00 PM

The Vice President holds the next meeting of the bipartisan, bicameral group of Members of Congress to continue work on a legislative framework for comprehensive deficit reduction

U.S. Capitol Closed Press

Participants in the meeting will include the Vice President, Senator Daniel Inouye, Senator Jon Kyl, Senator Max Baucus, Representative Eric Cantor, Representative James Clyburn, Representative Chris Van Hollen, Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner, Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jacob Lew, and Director of the National Economic Council Gene Sperling.

1:30 PM

The President has dinner with G-8 Leaders

Deauville, France, Le Ciro’s Barriere Restaurant Closed Press

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

May 25, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning,the President will travel to 10 Downing Street to hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom.  There will be a pool spray on arrival at 10 Downing Street and at the top of the meeting. 

The President will then meet with Prime Minister Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Clegg at 10 Downing Street. There will be a pool spray at the top.

After, the President and Prime Minister Cameron will hold an expanded bilateral meeting at 10 Downing Street.  There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting.

Later, the President and the Prime Minister will attend an event hosted by Mrs. Cameron and the First Lady to honor military families, U.S. and U.K. service members and veterans. 

Following that event, the President and Prime Minister Cameron will hold a joint press conference at Lancaster House.  There will be a pool spray at the arrival at the Lancaster House. The joint press conference is open to pre-credentialed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will deliver an speech toParliament.  The speech to Parliament is open pre-credentialed media.

After, the President will travel to Grosvenor House Hotel to attend an U.S.  Embassy meet and greet.  This event is closed press.

In the evening, the President and the First Lady will reciprocate the hospitality of Her Majesty the Queen and hold a dinner in her honor at the residence of the American ambassador in London.  There will be a pool spray for arrival and departure at the residence of the American ambassador. 

All times ET

4:50 AM

The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Cameron

London, United Kingdom, 10 Downing Street Pool Spray at the Top

5:05 AM

The President holds a meeting with Prime Minister Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Clegg

London, United Kingdom, 10 Downing Street Pool Spray at the Top

5:35 AM

The President holds an expanded bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Cameron

London, United Kingdom, 10 Downing Street Pool Spray at the Top

6:30 AM

The President and Prime Minister Cameron attend an event hosted by Mrs. Cameron and the First Lady to honor military families, U.S. and U.K. service members and veterans

London, United Kingdom, 10 Downing Street Pool Spray

7:25 AM

The President and Prime Minister Cameron hold a a joint press conference

London, United Kingdom, Lancaster House Travel Pool Coverage

10:30 AM

The President delivers remarks to the U.K. Parliament

London, United Kingdom, Parliament Open to pre-credentialed media

11:55 AM

The President holds an U.S. Embassy meet and greet

London, United Kingdom, The Grosvenor House Hotel Closed Press

12:30 PM

The Vice President attends a luncheon where he will deliver remarks celebrating the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy’s moon shot speech

the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Open Press Media inquiries should be directed to Ellen Berlin, Eberlin@webershandwick.com, 617-758-9413

3:30 PM

The President and the First Lady will reciprocate the hospitality of Her Majesty the Queen and hold a dinner in her honor at the residence of the American ambassador in London

London, United Kingdom, Winfield House Pool Spray for arrival and departure

6:00 PM

The Vice President delivers remarks at the New Hampshire Democratic Party’s McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner

New Hampshire, Nashua Open Press Media inquiries should be directed to Holly Shulman, hshulman@nhdp.org, 603-225-6899 or Harrell Kirstein, hkirstein@nhdp.org, 603-545-8563

In-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Wall Street Journal

May 24, 2011

The Schedule

In the afternoon, the President and the First Lady will participate in an arrival ceremony at Buckingham Palace. The arrival ceremony is open press. The President and the First Lady will then have lunch with Her Majesty the Queen at Buckingham Palace. This lunch is closed press. Later in the afternoon, the President and the First Lady will view the Portrait Gallery at Buckingham Palace. There will be travel pool coverage. Later, the President and the First Lady will tour Westminster Abbey and the President will participate in a wreath laying ceremony. There will be travel pool coverage. Later in the afternoon, the President and the First Lady will arrive at 10 Downing Street. There will be pool coverage. Later, the President will meet with Opposition Leader Miliband at Buckingham Palace. There will be a stills only pool spray at the bottom of the meeting. In the evening, the President and the First Lady will attend a dinner hosted by Her Majesty the Queen at Buckingham Palace. There will be print pool coverage.
All times ET

7:20 AM

The President and the First Lady participate in arrival ceremony at Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom Open Press

7:25 AM

The President and the First Lady have lunch with Her Majesty the Queen

Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom Closed Press

9:00 AM

The President and the First Lady view the Portrait Gallery

Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom Travel Pool Coverage

10:00 AM

The President and the First Lady tour Westminster Abbey; the President participates in a wreath laying ceremony

London, United Kingdom, Westminster Abbey Travel Pool Coverage

10:45 AM

The President and the First Lady arrive at 10 Downing Street

London, United Kingdom, 10 Downing Street Pooled Press

11:00 AM

The Vice President attends Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint session of Congress

U.S. Capitol Open Press

12:00 PM

The President meets with Opposition Leader Miliband

Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom Pool Spray at the Bottom Stills Only

3:00 PM

The Vice President holds the next meeting of the bipartisan, bicameral group of Members of Congress to continue work on a legislative framework for comprehensive deficit reduction

U.S. Capitol Closed Press

Participants in the meeting will include the Vice President, Senator Daniel Inouye, Senator Jon Kyl, Senator Max Baucus, Representative Eric Cantor, Representative James Clyburn, Representative Chris Van Hollen, Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner, Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jacob Lew, and Director of the National Economic Council Gene Sperling.

3:30 PM

The President and the First Lady attend dinner hosted by Her Majesty the Queen

Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom Print Pool

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