DAILY SNAPSHOT
Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Matthew Wrote, and the President Responded:

The President has always made it a habit to read 10 letters from the American public a day. Matthew was one of these letter-writers, and he got a response.

A varsity basketball player from South Central Los Angeles, Matthew and his teammates noticed that neighboring schools had far more school supplies, nicer buildings, and even technology such as iPads in classrooms. Matthew asked the President to give all students a chance to succeed -- promising that he and his peers would do their part in school.

The President wrote back, letting Matthew know that his generation deserves an education system that lets them dream as big as they can, and told him he's fighting for the necessary investments every day.

Read both letters and learn how President Obama is working to help all of America’s students succeed.

The First Lady’s Travel Journal: A Journey That Began Decades Ago

The First Lady departs the White House today en route to Japan and Cambodia for a week-long trip centered around her new Let Girls Learn initiative. For the First Lady, this visit is part of a journey that began decades ago -- a journey focused on education, equality, and empowerment. Join the First Lady’s trip by using social media and learn more about how Let Girls Learn will help the 62 million girls worldwide who are not in school.

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What They’re Saying: People From Across the Country Call on America to Lead on Trade

Voices from across the country -- and from across the aisle -- have expressed support for President Obama’s trade deal. His trade proposal gives us the greatest opportunity to level the playing field for American businesses and their employees, ensures the rights of workers around the world, protects endangered species and the environment, preserves a free and open Internet, and would hold our trading partners accountable.

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President Obama’s Trip to Phoenix: Visiting Veterans in Arizona

On Friday, President Obama traveled to Gilbert, AZ to pay a surprise visit to the new home of Sergeant First Class Cory Remsburg. This was the final stop in the President's day-long trip, which began with a visit to the Phoenix VA medical facility and a roundtable discussion to hear about the progress we've made to improve the VA's ability to serve our veterans.

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All times are Eastern Time (ET)

8:15 AM: The Vice President hosts a St. Patrick's Day breakfast in honor of Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny

10:30 AM: The President meets with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny; the Vice President also attends

12:00 PM: The President and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny attend a St. Patrick's Day lunch; the Vice President also attends

12:00 PM: Press briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

4:10 PM: The President meets with Secretary of Defense Carter

5:10 PM: The President hosts a St. Patrick's Day reception WATCH LIVE

7:00 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks to the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Lackawanna County LISTEN LIVE