The President And First Lady’s Day

President Barack Obama places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider at Arlington National Cemetery

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President Barack Obama speaks during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery May 25, 2015 in Arlington, Virginia

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Text of the President’s remarks here

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President Barack Obama, Defense Secretary Ash Carter, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army General Martin Dempsey honor fallen soldiers at Arlington

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Pres Obama greets WW2 veteran, 107-yr-old retired Army Lt Col Luta Mae Cornelius McGrath pic.twitter.com/qg5KlRs7Bo

— petesouza (archived) (@PeteSouza44) May 25, 2015

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Text of the First Lady’s remarks here

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First Lady Michelle Obama smiles as she is introduced by Oberlin College President Marvin Krislov before receiving an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humanities from Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio

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Maura Zurick: First Lady Michelle Obama Urges Oberlin College Graduates To Make A Difference

First Lady Michelle Obama told nearly 700 Oberlin College graduates Monday to wake up and “play your part in our great American story.” Obama urged the class of 2015 to volunteer for campaigns or “better yet, run for office yourselves.” She encouraged the graduates to not shy away from the clamor and polarization of the real world and told them to face the revolutions of their time: climate change, economic inequality, human rights and criminal justice reform. “Today, I want to urge you to actively seek out the most contentious, polarized, gridlocked places you can find,” she said in her 25-minute remarks to graduates, family members and spectators in Tappan Square.

“Because so often, throughout our history, those have been the places where progress really happens –- the places where minds are changed, lives transformed, where our great American story unfolds.” Zoe Madonna, an East Asian studies graduate, called the first lady brilliant. “This is going to be a story that I can tell 50 years from now about the time the first lady spoke at my graduation, and I really enjoyed that it wasn’t a pat-yourself-on-the-back speech,” Madonna said. “Usually when dignitaries come, they keep their real selves, real opinions quiet, but you could hear what she really thought, what she really wants for us shining through in her speech.”

More here

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Chat On

@petesouza: Pres Obama greets WW2 veteran, 107-yr-old retired Army Lt Col Luta Mae Cornelius McGrath

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Love and thoughts to {{{ Nerdy, 3Chics }}} and everyone experiencing this insane weather in Texas, be safe.

A Laugh Or Twelve

Mother's Day: I'm sorry you almost died during those 36 hours you were pushing me out of your vagina. Take these chocolates I bought at CVS.

— Eeric (@ericsshadow) May 7, 2015

[Pilot intercom]
Me: "Hello, this is the co-pilot speaking. Not to cause alarm but the pilot has passed out and I lied a lot on my resume."

— ste(ph)en (@stephenjmolloy) May 4, 2015

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My parents never allowed violent video games. Just family-friendly board games with questions like, "Who murdered this guy with a pipe?"

— jordan (@jordan_stratton) April 27, 2015

"I dont give a fuck what people think" I say leaning against a wall, trying to look thin.

— Eeric (@ericsshadow) April 26, 2015

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[talking to Alexander Graham Bell]
How do you use my phone in the future
"You don't wanna know"
Sure I do
"I'm so sorry. We watch sex on it"

— Eeric (@ericsshadow) May 15, 2015

https://twitter.com/Karate_Horse/status/599240373462925312

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https://twitter.com/Kyle_Lippert/status/594605706126426112

[sees kid crying]
Kid: Im lost
Me: that's ok. We're all lost. Happiness is an illusion. Life is meaningless. Death is around the corner. Bye

— dubstep4dads (@dubstep4dads) May 15, 2015

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FOX NEWS MEETING: What's our angle on the train crash.

Speeding
"ehh"
Malfunction
"ehh"
Terrorism
"maybe"
It's Obama's fault
"TELL ME MORE"

— Eeric (@ericsshadow) May 13, 2015

FOX NEWS MEETING: Any ideas to boost rating?

Less commercial
"nah"
Unbiased reporting
"lol, no"
Shorter skirts
"I LIKE WHERE THIS IS GOING"

— Eeric (@ericsshadow) May 13, 2015

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https://twitter.com/animaldrumss/status/592169335667486720

I saw a kid wearing a sweater that said "SEX. DRUGS. RAP." Which is a good way to let people know you're white and from the suburbs.

— dubstep4dads (@dubstep4dads) April 29, 2015

Chat Away

@POTUS: Spent the morning at Arlington. Take time today to honor our fallen heroes. We’re forever indebted to their families.

The President delivers remarks at Arlington National Cemetery

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11:20 EDT: The President delivers remarks at Arlington National Cemetery

Early Bird Rise and Shine

On This Day: President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wait to receive Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, prior to a dinner in the Queen’s honor at Winfield House in London, England, May 25, 2011

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Today (all times Eastern)

9:15: The President hosts a breakfast in honor of Memorial Day, State Dining Room

10:0: First Lady Michelle Obama gives commencement address at Oberlin College

Live here

11:0: The President lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery

11:20: Delivers remarks

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On This Day: A soldier hugs President Barack Obama following his remarks at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sunday, May 25, 2014 (Photo by Pete Souza)

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MoooOOOooorning!