Hurricane Katrina: 10 Years Later

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Friday, August 28, 2015             Follow Along: The President's Day All times are Eastern Time (ET) 10:30 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 2:10 PM: The President will participate in a live webcast with members of the North American Jewish community WATCH LIVE 4:05 PM: The President participates in a DNC roundtable       From the Photo Office Hurricane Katrina: 10 Years Later President Barack Obama greets a youngster during a walk through the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans, La., with Mayor Mitch Landrieu, left, Aug. 27, 2015. The area experienced significant flooding during Hurricane Katrina ten years ago. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Yesterday, President Obama traveled to New Orleans to meet with the Mayor and residents who have rebuilt their lives since Hurricane Katrina. The President also spoke about the region's rebirth and what's possible when citizens work together with city and corporate leaders to lift up their communities and build back in ways that make them more innovative and positioned for economic growth. See more from the President's visit, and get the facts on the recovery and rebuilding efforts following Katrina.       More from 1600 Penn Second Estimate of GDP for the Second Quarter of 2015 The economy grew at a much faster pace in the second quarter than in the first, as consumers spent more and businesses invested more than previously estimated. READ MORE Here's How the Federal Government Is Working with Local Communities to Create Change, in One Map: Get the facts and data behind the programs the Obama administration has put in place in partnership with the communities they intend to serve, all across the country. EXPLORE THE MAP One Veteran's Perspective on the Iran Deal Congressman Seth Moulton, a combat veteran, shares why he supports the Iran deal and why he's urging others to do the same. READ MORE       Quote of the Day "These Americans live the basic values that define this country -- the value we've been reminded of in these past 10 years as we've come back from a crisis that changed this city, and an economic crisis that spread throughout the nation -- the basic notion that I am my brother's keeper, and I am my sister's keeper, and that we look out for each other and that we're all in this together." -- President Obama, in his remarks about New Orleans' rebirth following Hurricane Katrina   Facebook     Twitter    |   More Ways to Engage  Sign Up for Email Updates  Privacy Policy  Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111