Hole in one.
Lunch meeting.
America’s leading men.
“What’s the secret to still dancing at 106?” Get the story behind the White House’s most-watched video: http://go.wh.gov/POTUSinReview
“Wars can end. The most bitter of adversaries can become the strongest of allies. The fruits of peace always outweigh the plunder of war. This is the enduring truth of this hallowed harbor. It is here that we remember that even when hatred burns hottest, even when the tug of tribalism is at its most primal, we must resist the urge to turn inward. We must resist the urge to demonize those who are different. The sacrifice made here, the anguish of war, reminds us to seek that divine spark that is common to all humanity. It insists that we strive to be what our Japanese friends called otagai no tame ni— ‘with and for each other.’” —President Obama during a historic visit to Pearl Harbor with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Back in 2009, a young Lin-Manuel Miranda performed a song from what would become Hamilton: An American Musical at the White House Poetry Jam. Watch the White House filmmakers’ other favorite videos from the last eight years: go.wh.gov/POTUSinReview
Merry Christmas, everyone! Yesterday, President Obama made Christmas Eve calls to U.S. Troops stationed overseas. Go to JoiningForces.gov to see how you can honor and support the service members, veterans and military families in your community – not just during the holidays, but all year round.
Happy Hanukkah and Chag Sameach from President Obama and the First Lady!
#TBT: Last year, President Obama became the first President to visit the Arctic region and see the impact of climate change first-hand. This week, he took historic steps to protect America’s Arctic waters for future generations: go.wh.gov/Arctic
The Arctic is one of the most pristine—and fragile—regions on Earth. Today, President Obama and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada announced historic steps to protect its waters and our planet for future generations: go.wh.gov/Arctic
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