May 19, 2011 Taking to Twitter to Continue the Conversation on the Middle East

Your Daily Snapshot for Thursday, May 19, 2011 Taking to Twitter to Continue the Conversation on the Middle East Today at 11:40 a.m. EDT, President Obama will deliver a speech on events in the Middle East and North Africa and the United States' policy in the region. You can watch the speech live at WhiteHouse.gov/live. Immediately afterwards, Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes will participate in a follow-up Twitter chat. Pose questions and reactions to the speech using the hashtag #MESpeech. Learn more about the speech and the Twitter chat. Photo of the Day President Barack Obama works as his motorcade arrives at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Conn., May 18, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. The President at Coast Guard Academy Commencement: "I've Seen Your Devotion to Duty" The President gave his last Commencement Address of the season at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. Expanding Trade to the Asia-Pacific Region, Supporting American Jobs United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk writes on the goals of this year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) annual meetings. President Obama Welcomes UConn Huskies to the White House: "Inspiring Some Future Stars" The President honors the 2011 NCAA Men's Basketball champion at the White House and the Huskies hold a youth basketball clinic. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 10:30 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:00 AM: The President meets with senior advisors 11:40 AM: The President delivers a speech on the events in the Middle East and North Africa, and U.S. policy in the region  12:30 PM: Open for Questions: The President's Speech on the Middle East and North Africa 2:55 PM: The President is interviewed by BBC 3:30 PM: The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner 7:00 PM: The President delivers remarks at the Women's Leadership Forum 8:00 PM: The President delivers remarks at a DNC event   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