Meet the Gettysburg Veteran That Received the Medal of Honor Today:

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Thursday, November 06, 2014             Featured Meet the Gettysburg Veteran That Received the Medal of Honor Today: Earlier this afternoon, President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant Alonzo H. Cushing for his heroic acts of bravery while serving as an artillery commander during the Civil War. Typically, the Medal of Honor is awarded within a few years of the action, but as the President noted, "sometimes even the most extraordinary stories can get lost in the passage of time." "For this American family, this story isn't some piece of obscure history -- it is an integral part of who they are," he said. "And today, our whole nation shares their pride, and celebrates what this story says about who we are." Watch the President's full remarks here. President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Honor for Civil War Union Army First Lieutenant Alonzo H. Cushing to Cushing's cousin, Helen Ensign in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Nov. 6, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)       Top Stories President Obama: "It's Time for Us to Take Care of Business" Yesterday, President Obama addressed the White House press corps to discuss the midterm elections and his next steps forward. READ MORE Commemorating the Fifth Anniversary of the Shepard-Byrd Hate Crimes Act Five years ago, on October 28, 2009, President Obama signed into law the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act -- a landmark piece of civil rights legislation. READ MORE Fighting Ebola: 5 Things You Need to Know About Emergency Funding to Combat the Disease Yesterday, the Administration asked Congress to help bolster America's resources in the fight against Ebola by providing $6.18 billion toward our whole-of-government efforts. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 10:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:45 AM: The President awards Army First Lieutenant Alonzo H. Cushing the Medal of Honor 12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest 7:15 PM: The President and the First Lady host "A Salute to the Troops: In Performance at the White House"; the Vice President and Dr. Biden also attend   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