- -: President Obama and the Pittsburgh Steelers
May 21, 2009 (almost 15 years ago)President Obama welcomes the Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers to the White House along with approximately 50 Wounded Warriors from Walter Reed Army Medical Center and National Naval Medical Center and their families. May 21, 2009. (Public Domain)
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- -: 5/23/09: Your Weekly Address
May 22, 2009 (almost 15 years ago)President Barack Obama calls on the American people to join him in paying tribute to Americas veterans, servicemen and women particularly those who have made the ultimate sacrifice - and their families. (Public Domain)
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- -: President Obama Marks the 65th D-Day Anniversary
June 9, 2009 (almost 15 years ago)The President commemorates the day 160,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy, France to liberate mainland Europe from Nazi control. (public domain)
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- -: President Obama Launches Post-9/11 GI Bill
August 3, 2009 (almost 15 years ago)President Obama marks the launch of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which will provide comprehensive education benefits to our veterans. The bill will provide our veterans the skills and trainings they need to be successful in the future, and is part of the Presidents plan to build a new foundation for th...
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- -: Reform Reality Check: Vets' health care is safe and sound
August 7, 2009 (over 14 years ago)Matt Flavin, Director of Veterans and Wounded Warrior Policy, explains that nothing in health insurance reform will affect veterans' access to the care they get now. To the contrary, the President's budget greatly expands coverage for veterans who have been denied access in the past. August 10, ...
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- -: President Signs Bill to Expand Veteran Benefits
October 22, 2009 (over 14 years ago)The President speaks at the signing of a bill that will increase the VA budget, help fund the post 9/11 GI Bill, and dramatically increase funding for veterans health care. October 22, 2009. (Public Domain)
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- -: President Obama Honors Senator Edward William Brooke
October 28, 2009 (over 14 years ago)The President recognizes the accomplishments of former Senator Edward William Brooke, the first African American elected to the United States Senate by popular vote, as Brooke receives the Congressional Gold Medal. October 28, 2009. (Public Domain)
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- -: Weekly Address: Tragedy at Fort Hood
November 7, 2009 (over 14 years ago)The President condemns the despicable attacks at Fort Hood, honoring those who were killed and injured. He also commends those who stood up to help and console those affected: even as we saw the worst of human nature on full display, we also saw the best of America. November 7, 2009. (Public D...
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- -: Wounded Warriors at the White House
November 9, 2009 (over 14 years ago)A group of wounded veterans from Walter Reed Army Medical Center show President Obama a thing or two about basketball on the White House court. (public domain)
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- -: President Obama Honors Those Who Served on Veterans Day
November 11, 2009 (over 14 years ago)The President observes Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery and says the Nation owes a great debt to those who chose to pursue a higher cause by serving their country. November 11, 2009. (Public Domain)
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