White House Schedule - July 8, 2014

President Barack Obama hosts Education Secretary Arne Duncan and a group of teachers for lunch in the Blue Room of the White House, July 7, 2014, to discuss efforts to ensure that every student is taught by an effective educator. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

In the morning, the President will meet with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen at the White House.  Ahead of the NATO summit in Wales this September, the President looks forward to discussing with the Secretary General the crisis in Ukraine and related reassurance measures for our NATO allies; improving allied defense investment; further work on bolstering NATO’s network of partners; and NATO’s post-2014 non-combat mission in Afghanistan.  The Secretary General’s visit underscores the vital importance the United States places on NATO as the cornerstone of our alliance with Europe.  The Vice President will also attend.

In the afternoon, the President and First Lady will host the Diplomatic Corps Reception in the East Room.  

Later in the afternoon, the President will travel to Denver, Colorado

The President will remain overnight in Denver.

11:00 AM	The President meets with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen; the Vice President also attends Oval Office
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest Brady Press Briefing Room
2:00 PM	The President and the First Lady host the Diplomatic Corps Reception East Room
4:20 PM	The President departs the White House South Lawn
4:35 PM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews
7:55 PM	The President arrives Denver, Colorado Local Event Time:  5:55 PM Denver International Airport