Thursday, June 19, 2014

White House Schedule - June 19, 2014

President Barack Obama and members of his National Security staff look at the Maker Faire exhibits on the South Lawn from a door window in the Oval Office, June 18, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
In the morning, the President will join a meeting of the President’s Export Council in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.  The President’s Export Council advises the President on policies and programs that affect U.S. trade performance and promote export expansion.   As part of the focus on manufacturing and innovation this week, the President will participate in a discussion about opportunities for the U.S. to take advantage of growing manufacturing competitiveness and new innovative technologies to grow our exports and create more American jobs. The meeting will be livestreamed on www.WhiteHouse.gov/live
In the afternoon, the President will award Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. The First Lady will also attend. Corporal Carpenter will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as an Automatic Rifleman with Company F, 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 1, 1st Marine Division (Forward), I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Corporal Carpenter will be the eighth living recipient to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan.  
10:15 AM
The President joins a President’s Expo Council Meeting
Eisenhower Executive Office Building
12:00 PM
The Vice President arrives at the Presidential Palace
Presidential Palace - Santo Domingo
12:15 PM
Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest

The Vice President holds a bilateral meeting with Dominican President Danilo Medina
Presidential Palace - Santo Domingo
1:00 PM
The Vice President and President Medina make statements to the press
Presidential Palace - Santo Domingo
2:15 PM
The President awards Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), the Medal of Honor; the First Lady also attends
East Room
2:45 PM
The Vice President visits the Maritima Solar facility and deliver remarks
Maritima Solar facility



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