

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 deliver remarks in observance of World AIDS Day in South Court Auditorium. The President’s remarks are pooled press.
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9:00 AM |
The Vice President arrives in Tokyo Haneda Airport Open Press |
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10:00 AM |
The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press |
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1:20 PM |
The President delivers remarks at World AIDS Day Event South Court Auditorium Pooled Press Final Gather 1:00PM – Stakeout Location |
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1:45 PM |
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
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In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.
In afternoon, the President will pardon the National Thanksgiving Turkey in a ceremony on the North Portico. The President will celebrate the 66th anniversary of the National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation, reflect upon the time-honored traditions of Thanksgiving, and wish American families a safe and healthy holiday. This ceremony is open press.
Following the ceremony, the President will sign S. 252 : Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Reauthorization Act or the "PREEMIE Reauthorization Act", H.R. 1848: Small Airplane Revitalization Act of 2013 and H.R. 3204: Drug Quality and Security Act . There will be a stills only pool spray of these signings in the Oval Office.
Later in the afternoon, the First Family will participate in a service event in the Washington, DC area. There will be travel pool coverage.
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10:30 AM |
The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press |
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1:20 PM |
The President pardons the National Thanksgiving Turkey North Portico Open Press Pre-Set 12:00PM, Final Gather 1:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room) |
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2:35 PM |
The President holds a bill signing Oval Office Pool Spray *Stills Only* Final Gather 2:15PM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
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4:30 PM |
The First Family participates in a service event Washington, DC area Travel Pool Coverage Final Gather 3:30 PM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
In the morning, the President will attend a DNC event in Los Angeles, California. This event will be closed press.
Later, the President will travel to DreamWorks Animation to meet with film industry representatives, tour the studio, and deliver remarks on the economy. The President’s meeting is closed press, tour will have travel pool coverage and remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.
In the afternoon, the President will depart Los Angeles, California en route Washington, D.C. The departure from Los Angeles International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.
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12:00 PM |
The President attends a DNC event Private Residence Closed Press |
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1:50 PM |
The President tours DreamWorks Animation DreamWorks Animation Travel Pool Coverage |
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2:10 PM |
The President meets with film industry representatives DreamWorks Studios Closed Press |
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3:15 PM |
The President delivers remarks DreamWorks Studios Open to pre-credentialed media |
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4:40 PM |
The President departs Los Angeles en route Washington, D.C. Los Angeles International Airport Open Press |
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9:05 PM |
The President arrives at Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage |
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9:20 PM |
The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 8:50PM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
In the morning, the President will travel from Seattle, Washington to San Francisco, California. The departure from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and the arrival at San Francisco International Airport are open press.
While in San Francisco, the President will deliver remarks at the Betty Ann Ong Chinese Recreation Center on the importance of taking action to pass commonsense immigration reform. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.
In the afternoon, the President will attend two events for the DNC. The first event will be pooled press and the second is closed press.
Later in the afternoon, the President will depart San Francisco en route Los Angeles. The departure from San Francisco International Airport and the arrival at Los Angeles International Airport are open press.
In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at two joint events for the DSCC and DCCC. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only.
The President will remain overnight in Los Angeles.
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11:45 AM |
The Vice President delivers remarks commemorating the groundbreaking of the first new domestic violence shelter built in the city in more than a decade Chicago Open Press |
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11:50 AM |
The President departs Seattle, WA Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Open Press |
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1:15 PM |
The Vice President attends an event for Senator Dick Durbin Closed Press |
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1:30 PM |
The President arrives San Francisco, CA San Francisco International Airport Open Press |
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2:35 PM |
The President delivers remarks on immigration reform Betty Ann Ong Chinese Recreation Center Open to pre-credentialed media |
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3:00 PM |
The Vice President participates in a seminar discussion with students at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics University of Chicago Closed Press |
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4:10 PM |
The President delivers remarks at a DNC event San Francisco Jazz Center Travel Pool Coverage |
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5:00 PM |
The President attends a DNC event Private Residence Closed Press |
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5:30 PM |
The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic National Committee Closed Press |
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6:30 PM |
The President departs San Francisco, CA San Francisco International Airport Open Press |
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7:35 PM |
The President arrives Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles International Airport Open Press |
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10:30 PM |
The President delivers remarks at a DCCC/DSCC joint event Private Residence Print Pool |
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11:20 PM |
The President delivers remarks and answers questions at a DCCC/DSCC joint event Private Residence Print Pool |
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 video conference in the Situation Room with Peace Corps volunteers in Tanzania. The video conference is closed press.
Later in the afternoon, the President will host King Mohammed VI of Morocco at the White House. This visit will highlight the long-standing friendship between the United States and Morocco and strengthen our strategic partnership. The President looks forward to discussing a range of issues of mutual interest with King Mohammed VI, including support for Morocco’s democratic and economic reforms. This visit is also an opportunity to increase our cooperation on addressing regional challenges, including countering violent extremism, supporting democratic transitions, and promoting economic development in the Middle East and Africa. There will be a photojournalist pool spray at the top of this meeting.
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9:45 AM |
The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press |
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12:00 PM |
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
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12:45 PM |
The Vice President meets with Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc of Turkey White House Closed Press |
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1:45 PM |
The President participates in a video conference with Peace Corps Volunteers in Tanzania The Situation Room Closed Press |
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2:40 PM |
The President holds a bilateral meeting with King Mohammed VI of Morocco Oval Office Pool Spray Final Gather 2:20PM - Brady Press Briefing 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.
In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet for lunch in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.
In the afternoon, the President will make a statement on the Senate’s efforts to confirm Presidential nominees. The President’s statement in the Brady Press Briefing Room is open press.
Later in the afternoon, the President will sign H.R. 2747: Streamlining Claims Processing for Federal Contractor Employees Act, S. 330: HIV Organ Policy Equity Act, and S. 893: Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2013. There will be a stills only pool spray of these signings in the Oval Office.
Later in the afternoon, the President will address a group of educators being honored as ConnectED Champions of Change for taking creative approaches in using technology to enhance learning for students in communities across the country. This past June, President Obama launched the ConnectED Initiative to connect 99% of America’s students to the digital age through next-generation broadband and high-speed wireless in five years and calling on the FCC to modernize its existing E-Rate program to meet this goal. The President’s remarks will be pooled press, and the event will be live streamed on the White House website.
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9:45 AM |
The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press |
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12:30 PM |
The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press |
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1:55 PM |
The President delivers a statement Brady Press Briefing Room Open Press |
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2:00 PM |
The President delivers remarks at a ConnectED Champions of Change event South Court Auditorium Pooled Press Final Gather 1:40PM – Stakeout Location |
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2:15 PM |
Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest
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2:20 PM |
The President holds a bill signing Oval Office Pool Spray Stills Only; Final Gather 2:10PM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
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3:30 PM |
The Vice President meets with Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia White House Closed Press |
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6:00 PM |
The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden host their annual early Thanksgiving dinner for Wounded Warriors and their families Naval Observatory Closed Press |
In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing. This meeting is closed press.
Later in the morning, the President will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is our Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. The Vice President, the First Lady and Dr. Biden will also attend. The ceremony is open press.
In the afternoon, the President and the First Lady will visit Arlington National Cemetery to participate in a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the life and legacy of the late President John F. Kennedy. Former President Clinton and former Secretary Clinton, along with members of the Kennedy family, will also attend. The wreath laying is in-town pool coverage.
Later in the afternoon, the President will meet with representatives from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to discuss implementation issues associated with the Affordable Care Act and other insurance-related issues. This meeting is closed press.
In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at a dinner in honor of Presidential Medal of Freedom awardees at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. The First Lady will also attend. This event is pooled press.
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9:45 AM |
The Vice President meets with Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong White House Closed Press |
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10:15 AM |
The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press |
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11:05 AM |
The President honors recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in a ceremony; The Vice President, The First Lady, and Dr. Biden also attend East Room Open Press Pre-set 9:00AM – Final Gather at 10:30AM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
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1:00 PM |
The President participates in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery; the First Lady, former President Clinton and former Secretary Clinton also attend Arlington National Cemetery Travel Pool Coverage In-Town Pool Gather Time 12:10PM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
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4:05 PM |
The President meets with representatives from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Closed Press |
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7:10 PM |
The President delivers remarks at a dinner in honor of Medal of Freedom awardees; The First Lady attends Smithsonian National Museum of American History Travel Pool Coverage Final Gather Time 5:40PM – North Doors of the Palm Room—**Travel pool should dress in dark attire for this formal event** |
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 meet with chairmen, ranking members, as well as other members of the Senate Banking Committee, Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senate Armed Services Committees, and Senate Select Committee on Intelligence regarding Iran.
In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks and answer questions at the Wall Street Journal CEO Council annual meeting. This event will be pooled press.
Later in the afternoon, the President will meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.
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9:00 AM |
The Vice President and President Ricardo Martinelli of Panama hold a restricted bilateral meeting Presidential Palace Pool Spray |
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10:00 AM |
The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press |
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10:45 AM |
The President meets with a bipartisan group of Senators to discuss Iran Roosevelt Room Closed Press |
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11:00 AM |
The Vice President and President Martinelli deliver statements to the press Presidential Palace Open Press |
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12:30 PM |
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
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1:30 PM |
The Vice President participates in a wreath-laying ceremony to honor U.S. military members who died in service to their country Corozal American Cemetery and Memorial Pooled Press |
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3:15 PM |
The President delivers remarks and answers questions at the Wall Street Journal CEO Council annual meeting The Four Seasons Hotel Travel Pool Coverage Final Gather 2:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
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4:30 PM |
The President meets with Secretary of Defense Hagel Oval Office Closed Press |
In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing and meet with senior advisors. These meetings in the Oval Office are closed press.
In the afternoon, the President will meet with Secretary of the Treasury Lew in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.
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10:15 AM |
The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press |
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11:00 AM |
The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press |
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1:30 PM |
The Vice President delivers remarks discussing the importance of investing in infrastructure to improve America's competitiveness, strengthen the middle class, and grow our economy Port of Houston Open Press |
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1:30 PM |
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
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3:30 PM |
The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Lew Oval Office Closed Press |
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7:30 PM |
The Vice President arrives in Panama City Tocumen International Airport Open 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 senior advisors. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.
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9:30 AM |
The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic National Committee Private Residence Closed Press |
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10:30 AM |
The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press |
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12:45 PM |
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
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12:45 PM |
The Vice President attends an event for Senator Kay Hagan Carolina Club Print Pool |
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2:00 PM |
The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press |