Aug 31, 2011 An Extraordinary Decade of Military Service by the 9/11 Generation

Your Daily Snapshot for Wednesday, August 31, 2011 An Extraordinary Decade of Military Service by the 9/11 Generation Speaking at the American Legion's National Convention in Minnesota, President Barack Obama praised the extraordinary decade of service rendered by the 9/11 Generation of our military, the more than five million men and women – all of whom voluntarily joined the armed forces over the past ten years. He also paid special tribute to the more than 6,200 Americans who have given their lives in this hard decade of war. Watch the President's full remarks and see highlights from the events President Obama delivers remarks to the American Legion 93rd Annual Conference at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Aug. 30, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy) In Case You Missed It Vice President Joe Biden's trip to China, Mongolia and Japan this month was part of the administration's dedicated effort to renew and intensify the U.S. role in Asia. From establishing new channels of communication with Chinese leaders, to praising Mongolia's 22 years of democracy, to expressing continued support for the recovery of longtime ally, and friend, Japan, the trip was a reflection of our belief that the U.S. is a Pacific power whose interests are inextricably linked with Asia's economic security and political order. Check out some of the highlighted photos from Japan, Mongolia, and China in the White House photo galleries. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 9:30 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:00 AM: The President meets with senior advisors 10:35 AM: The President holds an event to call on Congress to move forward in a bipartisan way to pass a clean extension of the Surface Transportation Bill 12:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney 6:45 PM: The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden host a reception with leaders of labor organizations  Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live Get Updates Sign up for the Daily Snapshot  Stay Connected Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr iTunes    This email was sent to ciii.307@hotmail.com Sign Up for Updates from the White House Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111