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March 25, 2016

The Schedule

In the morning, the First Family will depart Buenos Aires, Argentina en route Washington, DC. The First Family’s departure at the Ezeiza Airport is open to pre-credentialed media, and in-town travel pool will accompany to the White House. 

The Vice President and Dr. Biden will be in Miami, Florida. There are no public events scheduled. 

All times ET

8:55 AM

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

In-Town Travel Pool Coverage (Final Gather 7:00 AM – Stakeout Position)

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 6:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Washington Times
Radio: WW1
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: New York Times

March 24, 2016

The Schedule

In the morning, while in Buenos Aires, the President will visit Parque de la Memoria, and following the visit, the President will deliver a statement. There will be travel pool coverage of the visit and statement.

In the afternoon, the First Family will depart Buenos Aires and travel to Bariloche, Argentina. The First Family’s departure from the Ezeiza Airport and their arrival at the San Carlos de Bariloche Airport will be open to pre-credentialed media. While in Bariloche, the First Family will visit cultural landmarks.

Later in the afternoon, the Vice President will deliver remarks at Georgetown Law School about why it is so vitally important that Chief Judge Garland’s nomination receives the consideration our Constitution affords.

In the evening, the First Family will depart Bariloche and return to Buenos Aires, Argentina. The First Family’s departure from the San Carlos de Bariloche Airport and their arrival at the Ezeiza Airport will be open to pre-credentialed media.

Later in the evening the First Family will depart Argentina en route Washington, DC. The First Family’s departure from the Ezeiza Airport will be open to pre-credentialed media. The First Family will remain overnight aboard Air Force One.  

 

All times ET

9:30 AM

The President visits Parque de la Memoria

Parque de la Memoria, Buenos Aires, Argentina Travel Pool Coverage

10:00 AM

The President delivers a statement to the pool

Parque de la Memoria, Buenos Aires, Argentina Travel Pool Coverage

11:20 AM

The President departs Buenos Aires en route Bariloche, Argentina

Ezeiza Airport, Buenos Aires, Argentina Open to pre-credentialed media

1:35 PM

The First Family arrives in Bariloche, Argentina

San Carlos de Bariloche Airport, Bariloche, Argentina Open to pre-credentialed media

8:30 PM

The First Family departs Bariloche en route Buenos Aires, Argentina

San Carlos de Bariloche Airport, Bariloche, Argentina Open to pre-credentialed media

10:35 PM

The First Family arrives in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Ezeiza Airport, Buenos Aires, Argentina Open to pre-credentialed media

11:00 PM

The First Family departs Buenos Aires en route Washington, DC

Ezeiza Airport, Buenos Aires, Argentina Open to pre-credentialed media

March 23, 2016

The Schedule

In the morning, the First Family will arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The First Family’s arrival at the Ezeiza Airport is open to pre-credentialed media. 

Later in the morning, the President will greet with President Mauricio Macri of Argentina and hold a bilateral meeting at Casa Rasada. There will be pre-set pool coverage of the greet and a pool spray at the top of the bilateral meeting. Afterward, the President will participate in a press conference with President Macri. This press conference is open to pre-credentialed media.

In the afternoon, the President will participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral. There will be travel pool coverage of this ceremony.

The Vice President will meet with President Atifete Jahjaga of Kosovo at the White House. This meeting will be closed press.

Afterward, the President will meet with the staff of the U.S. Embassy to Argentina. This meeting at the Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will hold a town hall with young people to talk about the relationship between the United States and Latin America and, more broadly, the Young Latin American Leaders initiative. This town hall at Usina del Arte is open to pre-credentialed media.

The Vice President will deliver remarks at the End Violence Against Women International conference. The Vice President’s remarks at the Washington Hilton are open press.

In the evening, the President and First Lady will attend a state dinner hosted by President Mauricio Macri of Argentina. There will be pre-set pool coverage of the President and First Lady’s arrival at Centro Cultural Kirchner and a pool spray at the top of the state dinner for remarks.

All times ET

10:00 AM

The President greets with President Mauricio Macri of Argentina

Casa Rosada, Buenos Aires, Argentina Pre-Set Pool Coverage

10:10 AM

The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Mauricio Macri of Argentina

Casa Rosada, Buenos Aires, Argentina Pool Spray at the Top

10:10 AM

The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Mauricio Macri of Argentina

Casa Rosada, Buenos Aires, Argentina Pool Spray at the Top

12:00 PM

The President and President Mauricio Macri of Argentina hold a press conference

Casa Rosada, Buenos Aires, Argentina Open to pre-credentialed media

1:00 PM

The Vice President will meet with President Atifete Jahjaga of Kosovo

The White House Closed Press

1:30 PM

The President participates in a wreath laying ceremony

Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral, Buenos Aires, Argentina Travel Pool Coverage

2:15 PM

The President meets with staff of the U.S. Embassy to Argentina

Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center, Buenos Aires, Argentina Closed Press

3:05 PM

The President holds a town hall

Usina del Arte, Buenos Aires, Argentina Open to pre-credentialed media

5:45 PM

The Vice President will deliver remarks at the End Violence Against Women International conference

The Washington Hilton Hotel Open Press

6:55 PM

The President and the First Lady arrive Centro Cultural Kirchner

Centro Cultural Kirchner, Buenos Aires, Argentina Pre-Set Pool Coverage

7:15 PM

The President and the First Lady attend a state dinner hosted by President Mauricio Macri of Argentina; the President and President Mauricio Macri of Argentina deliver remarks

Centro Cultural Kirchner, Buenos Aires, Argentina Pool Spray at the Top

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

March 22, 2016

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will deliver remarks to the people of Cuba at the El Gran Teatro de Havana. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media. 

Afterward, the Vice President will deliver remarks at an event for former Governor Ted Strickland. These remarks at the Westin Hotel will be closed press. The Vice President will then depart Cincinnati, Ohio en route Washington, DC.

Later in the morning, the President will meet with members of civil society. There will be a pool spray of the President’s meeting at the top.

In the afternoon, 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. Americans and Cubans share a love of baseball, and this is yet another powerful reminder of the kinship between our peoples as well as the progress we can achieve when we leverage those natural ties. The game is open to pre-credentialed media.   

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

All times ET

10:10 AM

The President delivers remarks

El Gran Teatro de Havana, Havana, Cuba Open to pre-credentialed media

10:30 AM

The Vice President will deliver remarks at an event for former Governor Ted Strickland

Westin Hotel, Cincinnati, Ohio Closed Press

11:20 AM

The President meets with members Civil Society

U.S. Embassy Havana, Havana Cuba Travel Pool Spray at the top

1:25 PM

The First Family attends a Major League Baseball exhibition game

Estadio Latinoamericano, Havana Cuba Open to pre-credentialed media

3:50 PM

The First Family departs Cuba

Jose Marti International Airport, Havana, Cuba Open to pre-credentialed media

11:50 PM

The First Family arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Ezeiza Airport, Buenos Aires, Argentina Open to pre-credentialed media

Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Wall Street Journal

March 21, 2016

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will participate in a wreath laying ceremony and take a tour of the Jose Marti Memorial. There will be pre-set pool coverage of the wreath laying and travel pool coverage of the tour. The Vice President will depart Washington, DC en route Seattle, Washington.

Later in the morning, the President will take an official photo with President Raul Castro of Cuba and participate in an official welcoming ceremony at the Palace of the Revolution. There will be pre-set photojournalist pool coverage of the photo and travel pool coverage of the welcoming ceremony.

Afterward, the President will hold restricted and expanded bilateral meetings with President Raul Castro of Cuba. There will be a photojournalist pool spray at the top of the restricted bilateral meeting and a pool spray at the top of the expanded bilateral meeting. The Vice President will participate in a tour of the Riddell Lab at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. This tour will be pooled press.

In the afternoon, the President and President Raul Castro of Cuba will deliver statements to the press. This statement will be pooled for cameras and open to limited correspondents. The Vice President will deliver remarks at a luncheon for Senator Patty Murray. These remarks at the Washington State Convention Center will be open press. The Vice President will participate in a roundtable on cancer at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. This roundtable will be open press.

Afterward, the President will take part in an event focused on entrepreneurships and opportunity for the Cuban people. This event at La Cervecería is pooled for TV and open to limited pre-credentialed stills and correspondents.

In the evening, the President and the First Lady will attend a state dinner. There will be pre-set photojournalist pool coverage of the President and First Lady’s arrival at the Palace of the Revolution and a pool spray at the top of the state dinner. The Vice President will depart Seattle, Washington en route Cincinnati, Ohio.

All times ET

10:25 AM

The President participates in a wreath laying ceremony

Jose Marti Memorial, Havana, Cuba Travel Pool Coverage

10:35 AM

The President tours Jose Marti Memorial

Jose Marti Memorial, Havana, Cuba Travel Pool Coverage

11:00 AM

The President takes an official photo with President Raul Castro of Cuba

Palace of the Revolution, Havana, Cuba Pre-Set Photojournalist Pool Coverage

11:05 AM

The President participates in an official welcoming ceremony

Palace of the Revolution, Havana, Cuba Travel Pool Coverage

11:30 AM

The President holds a restricted bilateral meeting with President Raul Castro of Cuba

Palace of the Revolution, Havana, Cuba Photojournalist Pool Spray at the Top

1:00 PM

The President holds an expanded bilateral meeting with President Raul Castro of Cuba

Palace of the Revolution, Havana, Cuba Pool Spray at the Top

1:50 PM

The President and President Raul Castro of Cuba deliver statements to the press

Palace of the Revolution, Havana, Cuba Pooled for Cameras and Open to Limited Correspondents

3:30 PM

The Vice President will deliver remarks at a luncheon for Senator Patty Murray

Washington State Convention Center Open Press

3:45 PM

The President participates in an event focused on entrepreneurships and opportunity for the Cuban people

La Cervecería, Havana, Cuba Pooled for TV and Open to Limited Pre-Credentialed Stills and Correspondents

4:45 PM

The Vice President will participate in a tour of the Riddell Lab at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Pooled Press

5:25 PM

The Vice President will participate in a roundtable on cancer at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Open Press

7:25 PM

The President and First Lady greet with President Raul Castro of Cuba

Palace of the Revolution, Havana, Cuba Pre-Set Photojournalist Pool Coverage

7:30 PM

The President and First Lady attend a state dinner

Palace of the Revolution, Havana, Cuba Pool Spray at the Top

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

March 20, 2016

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

March 19, 2016

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

March 18, 2016

The Schedule

 Today, the President will attend meetings at the White House. The Vice President will be in Wilmington, Delaware. There are no public events scheduled.

All times ET

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:30
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Tampa Bay Times
Radio: CBS

March 17, 2016

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.

In the afternoon, the President will participate in a conference call with stakeholders to thank them for their work in support of Chief Judge Garland’s confirmation process. This call in the Oval Office is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the Vice President will depart Washington, DC en route Wilmington, Delaware.

 

All times ET

10:00 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

12:15 PM

The President participates in a conference call on Chief Judge Garland’s confirmation process

Oval Office Closed Press

1:15 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

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

March 16, 2016

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.

In the afternoon, the President will hold a roundtable with Cuban-American leaders, including civil society advocates, faith leaders, and representatives from the private sector, in advance of the his trip to Cuba. The meeting will provide another opportunity to continue the important dialogue surrounding the President's efforts to normalize relations with Cuba, including through increased opportunities for direct engagement with the Cuban people. This meeting in the Roosevelt Room is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks a reception for Women’s History Month. The President’s remarks in the East Room will be pooled press.

In the morning, the President will deliver a statement announcing his nominee to the United States Supreme Court. This statement in the Rose Garden will be open press.

All times ET

10:00 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:00 AM

The President delivers a statement announcing his nominee to the United States Supreme Court

Rose Garden Open Press (Pre-set 9:30AM; Final Gather 10:40AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

3:15 PM

The President holds a roundtable with Cuban-American leaders

Roosevelt Room

5:10 PM

The President delivers remarks at a reception for Women’s History Month

East Room Pooled Press (Pre-set 4:00PM; Final Gather 4:45PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: The Root
Radio: AP