

In the morning, the President will attend a welcoming ceremony at the National Palace. There will be pre-set pool coverage of the President’s arrival.
In the afternoon, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn of Ethiopia at the National Palace. There will be a pool spray at the top of this meeting.
Afterward, the President will meet with President Mulatu Teshome of Ethiopia at the National Palace. This meeting is closed press.
Later in the afternoon, the President will join Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn for a press conference. This press conference is open press.
Afterward, the President will hold a multilateral meeting on South Sudan and counterterrorism issues with Kenya, Sudan, Ethiopia, the African Union and Uganda at the Sheraton Addis. There will be a pool spray at the top of this meeting.
In the evening, the President will attend a State Dinner with Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn. The President and Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn will each deliver toasts. There will be pooled press coverage of the toasts.
The President will remain overnight in Addis Ababa.
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3:30 AM |
The President participates in a welcoming ceremony National Palace at Addis Ababa — Ethiopia Travel Pool Coverage |
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3:50 AM |
The President holds in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn of Ethiopia National Palace at Addis Ababa — Ethiopia Pool Spray at the Top |
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5:15 AM |
The President meets with President Mulatu Teshome of Ethiopia National Palace at Addis Ababa — Ethiopia Closed Press |
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6:20 AM |
The President joins Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn for a press conference National Palace at Addis Ababa — Ethiopia Open Press |
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8:00 AM |
The President holds a multilateral meeting on South Sudan and counterterrorism issues with Kenya, Sudan, Ethiopia, the African Union and Uganda Sheraton Addis at Addis Ababa — Ethiopia Pool Spray at the Top |
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11:00 AM |
The Vice President delivers remarks on the economy SUNY Polytechnic Canal Ponds Open Press |
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12:45 PM |
The President attends a State Dinner with Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn; The President and Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn each deliver a toast National Palace at Addis Ababa — Ethiopia Pooled Press Pooled Press for Toasts by President Obama and Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn **Travel pool should dress in dark attire for this formal event** |
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2:45 PM |
The Vice President delivers remarks at an infrastructure event with Governor Andrew Cuomo Sheraton New York on Seventh Avenue Open Press |
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4:40 AM |
The President delivers remarks Nairobi, Kenya, Safaricom Indoor Arena Open to pre-credentialed media |
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6:45 AM |
The President holds a conversation with civil society leaders Nairobi, Kenya, YALI Regional Leadership Center Pooled Press |
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8:05 AM |
The President holds an interview with Capital FM, a local radio station Nairobi, Kenya, YALI Regional Leadership Center Travel Pool Spray |
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9:10 AM |
The President departs Kenya en route Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Kenyatta International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media |
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11:00 AM |
The President arrives Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Addis Ababa Bole International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media |
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11:35 AM |
The President meets with Embassy personnel and families U.S. Embassy, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Open to pre-credentialed media |
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3:25 AM |
The President delivers remarks at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit United Nations Compound, Nairobi, Kenya Open to pre-credentialed media |
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4:20 AM |
The President visits the Power Africa Innovation Fair United Nations Compound, Nairobi, Kenya Travel Pool Coverage |
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5:05 AM |
The President meets with Embassy personnel and families U.S. Embassy, Nairobi, Kenya Closed Press |
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6:55 AM |
The President participates in a wreath laying ceremony Nairobi, Kenya, Memorial Park Travel Pool Coverage |
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7:20 AM |
The President participates in ceremonial welcome with President Kenyatta State House, Nairobi, Kenya Pooled Press Pre-Set Pool Coverage |
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7:50 AM |
The President participates in a bilateral meeting with President Kenyatta State House, Nairobi, Kenya Travel Pool Spray Travel Pool Spray at the Top |
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9:30 AM |
The President and President Kenyatta participate in a joint press conference State House, Nairobi, Kenya Open to pre-credentialed media |
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1:15 PM |
The President attends the State Dinner State House, Nairobi, Kenya Travel Pool Coverage |
In the morning the President will arrive at Ramstein, Air Base where Air Force One will refuel. This stop will be covered by the travel pool. Following the refuel, the President will depart Ramstein, Air Base Germany en route Nairobi, Kenya. There will be travel pool coverage of the President’s departure from Ramstein, Germany and the evening arrival at the Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya is open press.
The President will remain overnight in Nairobi, Kenya.
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3:35 AM |
The President arrives in Ramstein, Germany and Air Force One refuels Ramstein Air Base Travel Pool Coverage |
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5:35 AM |
The President departs Ramstein Air Base en route Nairobi, Kenya Ramstein Air Base, Germany Travel Pool Coverage |
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1:10 PM |
The President arrives in Nairobi, Kenya Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Open Press |
In the afternoon, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.
In the evening, the President will depart the White House en route to Ramstein, Germany on his way to Nairobi, Kenya. The departure from South Lawn is open press and the arrival at Joint Base Andrews will be covered by the travel pool.
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12:30 PM |
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
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3:15 PM |
The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press |
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3:30 PM |
The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic Governors Association Private Residence — California Closed Press |
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4:00 PM |
The Vice President participates in a roundtable on the importance of preventative health care and innovation Theranos Manufacturing Facility — California Open Press |
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8:05 PM |
The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 7:50PM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
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8:20 PM |
The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 6:45PM – Virginia Gate, Andrews Air Force Base |
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9:30 PM |
The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic Governors Association Private Residence — California Closed Press |
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 small business owners to discuss the importance of the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of this meeting in the Roosevelt Room.
Later in the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at a reception celebrating the signing into law of the African Growth and Opportunity Act. This event in the East Room is pooled press.
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10:00 AM |
The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press |
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1:00 PM |
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
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1:45 PM |
The President meets with small business owners to discuss the importance of the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank Roosevelt Room Pool Spray at the Bottom Final Gather 2:10PM – James Brady Press Briefing Room |
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6:25 PM |
The President delivers remarks at a reception celebrating the signing into law of the African Growth and Opportunity Act East Room Pooled Press Pre-set 4:15PM; Final Gather 5:50PM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
In the morning, the President will travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The President’s departure from White House is open press and the arrival at Pittsburgh International Airport are open to pre-credentialed media.
While in Pittsburgh, the President will address the 116th National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.
In the afternoon, the President will depart Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania en route New York, NY. The departure from Pittsburgh International Airport and arrival at the John F. Kennedy International Airport are open to pre-credentialed media.
While in New York, the President will tape an appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. There will be a stills only pool spray of this taping.
In the evening, the President will to deliver remarks and take questions at a DSCC event at private residence. There will be print pool coverage of President’s remarks. Following the event, the President will depart New York City en route Washington, DC. The departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media and the arrival on the South Lawn is open press.
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9:35 AM |
The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 9:20AM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
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9:50 AM |
The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 8:45AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews |
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10:50 AM |
The President Arrives Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh International Airport Open Press |
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11:20 AM |
The President delivers remarks Pittsburgh, PA, David Lawrence Convention Center Open to pre-credentialed media |
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1:10 PM |
The President departs Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania en route New York, NY Pittsburgh International Airport Open Press |
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2:20 PM |
The President arrives New York, NY John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press |
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3:35 PM |
The President tapes an appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart New York, The Daily Show Studio Pool Spray |
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4:15 PM |
The Vice President participates in a roundtable discussion that will focus on the Administration’s economic policies Community College of Denver's New Manufacturing Center Open Press |
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6:20 PM |
The President delivers remarks and takes questions at a DSCC event Private Residence, New York, NY Print Pool |
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8:05 PM |
The President departs New York John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press |
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8:30 PM |
The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Private Residence Closed Press |
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9:00 PM |
The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage |
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9:15 PM |
The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 9:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
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 hold a bilateral meeting with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House; the Vice President will also attend. The visit will underscore the United States’ longstanding friendship with Nigeria, our commitment to strengthening and expanding our partnership with Nigeria’s new government, and our support for the Nigerian people following their historic democratic elections and peaceful transfer of power. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting in the Oval Office.
In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at a reception for the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This event in the East Room is pooled press.
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10:00 AM |
The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press |
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11:00 AM |
The President holds a bilateral meeting with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari; The Vice President also attends Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top Final Gather 10:45AM – Brady Press Briefing Room |
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12:30 PM |
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
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5:00 PM |
The President delivers remarks at a reception for the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act East Room Pooled Press Final Gather 4:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
In the afternoon, the President will travel to New York. The departure from the South Lawn is open press, and the arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media.
While in New York, the President will participate in a DNC roundtable. This event at a private residence is closed press.
The President will remain overnight in New York to spend time with his daughters.
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12:00 PM |
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
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5:05 PM |
The President departs the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 4:45PM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
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5:20 PM |
The President departs Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 4:00PM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews |
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6:15 PM |
The President arrives New York John F. Kennedy International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media |
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7:10 PM |
The President participates in a DNC roundtable Private Residence — New York City Closed Press |
In the morning, the President will visit the El Reno Federal Correctional Institution outside of Oklahoma City, marking the first visit by a sitting President to a federal prison. While there, he will meet with law enforcement officials and inmates and conduct an interview for a VICE documentary that will air in the fall about the realities of our criminal justice system.
In the afternoon, the President will depart Oklahoma en route Washington, DC. The departure from Tinker Air Force Base is open to pre-credentialed media, and the arrival on the South Lawn is open press.
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11:10 AM |
The President visits El Reno Federal Correctional Institution and tapes an interview with VICE Oklahoma, El Reno Federal Correctional Institution |
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11:55 AM |
The President delivers a statement Oklahoma, El Reno Federal Correctional Institution Travel Pool Coverage |
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1:45 PM |
The President departs Oklahoma Tinker Air Force Base Open to pre-credentialed media |
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4:10 PM |
The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage |
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4:25 PM |
The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 4:15PM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
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4:30 PM |
The Vice President delivers remarks at Generation Progress’s 10th Annual Make Progress National Summit Walter E. Washington Convention Center Open to pre-credentialed media |