The President and First Lady’s Day

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President Barack Obama addresses an audience of armed forces at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. President Obama thanked the troops for their service and marked the end of the combat mission in Afghanistan. ahead of the upcoming holidays

President Barack Obama returns a salute as he steps off Marine One helicopter upon his return on the South Lawn of the White House

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First Lady Michelle Obama reads “Twas the night before Christmas” to patients, families, and staff at Children’s National Health System in Washington

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Video Here

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First Lady Michelle Obama and First Dog Bo

First Lady Michelle Obama greets patient 14-year-old Nataya Miller while she visits patients, employees, and volunteers at Children’s National Health System in Washington DC

A Tweet or Two

BREAKING: The U.S. Senate stands up to the gun lobby by confirming Dr. Vivek Murthy as our next surgeon general. http://t.co/WJBxwpck36

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Moms Demand Action (@MomsDemand) December 15, 2014

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Remarkable RT @TheEconomist Deaths from police shootings: USA 458 Germany 8 Britain 0 Japan 0 econ.st/1GoLtSH http://t.co/hENnKR7tQj

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EJ Dionne (@EJDionne) December 15, 2014

To all the Police Departments upset over T-shirts, here's an idea: STOP KILLING UNARMED BLACK PEOPLE. Problem solved.

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Nefarious Newt (@NefariousNewt) December 15, 2014

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I swear if they apprehend this fugitive shooter alive, I don't wanna hear one more fucking peep from the lethal force was required crowd.

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) December 15, 2014

Notice how we immediately get the White shooter's psychiatric diagnosis, as if mass murder is a symptom of PTSD. twitter.com/mcall/status/5…

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) December 15, 2014

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AG Eric Holder pays tribute to athletes who wore #ICanBreathe shirts http://t.co/sZfawaPUyD

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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) December 14, 2014

Yes, all lives matter, but I've never had a cop try and take mine away, so let's stick to #BlackLivesMatter

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Dan Sheehan (@ItsDanSheehan) November 25, 2014

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I cannot do this. I would not make it home. http://t.co/AGFh7oP1yb

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Goldie Taylor (@goldietaylor) December 15, 2014

The Selma cast wore “I Can’t Breathe” shirts to their premiere vnty.fr/13qsOIl http://t.co/UDK7N1KIz9

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VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) December 15, 2014

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You don't know hate until someone dismisses your outrage not only over the death of unarmed Black men but their killers going unpunished.

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  (@GrooveSDC) December 15, 2014

Not only do they deny you justice. But they mock your outrage. That's pure hatred right there. That's what my community faces.

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  (@GrooveSDC) December 15, 2014

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Who in the white community will speak out on the scourge of white men going on shooting sprees?

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Liberal Librarian (@Lib_Librarian) December 15, 2014

"White men need to condemn this act of violence by Bradley Stone in Pennsylvania today." @Lib_Librarian

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Gus (@Gus_802) December 15, 2014

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Andrew Hawkins will not be apologizing for his shirt. sbnation.com/nfl/2014/12/15… http://t.co/SDZkahji9k

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SB Nation (@SBNation) December 15, 2014

Al Jazeera America presents.."#Ferguson: Race and Justice in the U.S.". Airing Monday, 12/15 at 9pm ET/6pm PT. 3chicspolitico.com/2014/12/11/fer…

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  (@3ChicsPolitico) December 11, 2014

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#IllRideWithYou: 'Sydney Stands Up To Racism And Bigotry With One Beautiful Hashtag' gizmodo.com.au/2014/12/illrid… http://t.co/xv6a8f4qNB

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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) December 15, 2014

Once a year twitter is beautiful. Today, with #illridewithyou, is the day,

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BWD (@theonlyadult) December 15, 2014

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20 years ago Republicans impeached Clinton for a blowjob. Today they openly embrace rectal feeding. Who says people can't grow?

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  (@Stonekettle) December 14, 2014

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Conservatives hate Obama so much that they now support rape. Marinate on that.

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Imani ABL (@AngryBlackLady) December 15, 2014

If you are fixing your mouth to emit the phrase "rape hoax" please immediately go outside and walk into oncoming traffic. Thank you.

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Imani ABL (@AngryBlackLady) December 15, 2014

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DEADLINE: Sign up today for health insurance that starts on January 1st. ofa.bo/a1yF http://t.co/6ZwusSVbPe

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 15, 2014

Enroll in healthcare by TODAY for coverage starting January 1 healthcare.gov/get-coverage/ 1-800-318-2596 help avail 24/7 http://t.co/DkcNrqceUv

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meta (@metaquest) December 15, 2014

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Continuing a tradition that dates back to Bess Truman, Mrs. Obama visits with kids at @ChildrensHealth. http://t.co/7BusGgyubY

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The First Lady (@FLOTUS) December 15, 2014

President Obama Delivers Remarks to the Troops

2:45 EDT: President Obama delivers remarks to the troops at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey

Chat Away

Rise and Shine

On This Day: President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, along with daughters Malia and Sasha, sing during the finale of TNT’s “Christmas in Washington” on Dec 15, 2013

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Today (all times Eastern)

1:05: The President departs the White House

2:10: Arrives Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey

2:45: Delivers remarks to the troops

3:35: Departs Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

5:0: Arrives White House

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The First Family pose with “elves” prior to the taping of TNT’s “Christmas in Washington” on December 14, 2014. The “elves” are former patients of Children’s National Medical Center, the beneficiary of the concert.

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On This Day

First Lady Michelle Obama greets guests in the Grand Foyer of the White House during a holiday party, Dec. 15, 2009 (Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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President Obama walks from the White House to Blair House to attend a working meeting with business leaders, Dec. 15, 2010 (Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama is joined by First Lady Michelle Obama and Bo, the Obama family dog, as he delivers remarks during a Christmas holiday reception in the Grand Foyer of the White House, Dec. 15, 2010 (Photo by Pete Souza)

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President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama descend the Grand Staircase to greet guests at a holiday reception in the Grand Foyer of the White House, Dec. 15, 2011 (Photo by Pete Souza)

Pete Souza: “Interrupting a Christmas Holiday photo line, the President confers with Rob Nabors, Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs, about the latest developments in the payroll tax cut extension as the First Lady waits in the background.” Dec. 15, 2011

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President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, along with daughters Malia and Sasha, help “elves” place presents under the tree prior to the taping of TNT’s “Christmas in Washington” on December 15, 2013

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MoooOOOooorning!

Early Bird Chat

On This Day: President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and daughters Malia and Sasha join young “elves” for a photo prior to the “Christmas in Washington” taping at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., Dec. 15, 2013 (Photo by Pete Souza)

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MoooOOOooorning!