Monday, May 31, 2010

CDT

11:00AM THE PRESIDENT participates in a wreath laying ceremony at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetary
Elwood, Illinois
Travel Pool Coverage

11:30AM THE PRESIDENT attends the 11th Anniversary Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Dedication; THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Open to pre-credentialed media

3:40PM THE FIRST FAMILY departs Chicago, Illinois en route Andrews Air Force Base
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Open Press

EDT

5:00PM In-Town Travel Pool Call Time

6:15PM THE FIRST FAMILY arrives Andrews Air Force Base
Out-of-Town Travel Pool

6:30PM THE FIRST FAMILY arrives at the White House
South Lawn
Open Press (Pre-set 5:50PM - Final Gather 6:10PM - North Doors of the Palm Room)

Schedule for Week of May 31, 2010

On Tuesday, the President will meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel at the White House. He will also welcome President Garcia of Peru for a meeting at the White House. Peru is an important partner with the United States and the President looks forward to the opportunity to discuss a wide range of bilateral, hemispheric, and global issues with President Garcia.

On Wednesday, the President will meet with General Odierno. He will then travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and hold an event at Carnegie Mellon University. In the evening, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East Room honoring Paul McCartney, who will be awarded the 3rd Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the Library of Congress.

On Thursday, the President will attend and deliver remarks at the Secretary of State's reception in honor of the Indian delegation to the United States-India Strategic Dialogue, which will meet at the State Department earlier that day. The President's strong support of the Strategic Dialogue and of this inaugural meeting reflects his commitment to furthering a strategic partnership with India as we seek to address global challenges.

On Friday, the President will welcome the Major League Soccer Men's Champion Real Salt Lake to the White House.