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Weekly Address: Wishing the American People a Happy Thanksgiving
Posted byon November 28, 2013 at 6:00 AM ESTIn his weekly address, President Obama gave thanks to all the men and women defending our freedom and acknowledged their sacrifice might mean they can’t spend the holidays with their families.
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We the Geeks: Talking Turkey and the Science of Cooking
Posted byon November 26, 2013 at 10:50 AM ESTJoin Food Network Chef Anne Burrell, former NASA astronaut Ron Garan, and White House Executive Pastry Chef Bill Yosses to “talk turkey” and dive into our dinner plates to explore the science of cooking.
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Shining a Light on our Researchers, Doctors, Nurses, and Caregivers
Posted byon November 8, 2013 at 1:05 PM ESTVice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden hosted the 2nd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Reception, joined by survivors, caregivers, families, doctors, researchers, and advocates who have all been touched by breast cancer.
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The White House Gleaming like a Jack-o’ Lantern
Posted byon November 1, 2013 at 12:07 PM ESTOn Halloween, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed local students and the children of military families to the White House for the annual Halloween celebration and trick-or-treating. Check out these White House Halloween recipes.
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Elmo and Rosita Join First Lady Michelle Obama to Promote Fresh Food Choices for Kids
Posted byon October 31, 2013 at 9:34 AM ESTFirst Lady Michelle Obama announced an agreement between the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and the Partnership for a Healthier America, which allows PMA’s community of growers, suppliers and retailers to use the Sesame Street brand without a licensing fee, using characters like Big Bird, Elmo, Rosita and Abby Cadabby to help deliver messages about fresh fruits and vegetables.
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You're Invited: Join the White House Fall Garden Instagram Meetup
Posted byon October 21, 2013 at 4:12 PM ESTWe're excited to announce the opportunity for our Instagram followers to take a special tour of the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, the Rose Garden, and the South Lawn, including the White House Kitchen Garden.
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White House Announces Public Tours
Posted byon October 18, 2013 at 4:45 PM ESTWe are pleased to announce the resumption of East Wing and Executive Residence tours. In addition, the White House will be opening its gardens and grounds to visitors for the 2013 Fall White House Garden Tour.
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First Lady Michelle Obama Encourages Collaborative Food Marketing Effort to Empower Parents
Posted byon September 19, 2013 at 1:23 PM ESTFrom the State Dining Room of the White House yesterday, the First Lady addressed a diverse cross section of leaders from food and media industry executives, advocates, parent leaders, government agency representatives and researchers about the power of marketing in influencing kids’ food choices and the need for leveraging this power toward healthier food options for our nation’s children.
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Michelle Obama Empowers Latino Community at National Council of La Raza Conference
Posted byon July 24, 2013 at 5:23 PM ESTFirst Lady Michelle Obama spoke at the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) yesterday to discuss the importance of healthy eating.
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Women’s Commitment to Community Health: Nutrition, Education, and Vaccinations in Partnership with USAID
Posted byon July 23, 2013 at 9:16 AM ESTDr. Biden recounts her first stop on her trip to India -- visiting the settlement of Kachhpura in Agra.