Prosecutor, Soldier, Family man, Citizen

Prosecutor, soldier, family man, citizen. Beau made us want to be better. What a legacy to leave. What a testament… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 25, 2017

Beau fought to protect the most vulnerable among us. Thanks to my friend @barackobama for honoring his life’s work… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

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Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) September 25, 2017

A Gift From The First Family To The People Of Cuba

First Lady Michelle Obama and Malia with children of U.S. embassy workers after dedicating two magnolia trees and a bench, at a small park beside Ruben Martinez Villena public library in Plaza de las Armas, Old Havana, Cuba. The bench bears the inscription in English and Spanish “A gift to the people of Cuba from Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the U.S”

 

The President’s Day

President Barack Obama is presented a plaque by philanthropist Lois Pope and Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, during the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial dedication ceremony in Washington. President Obama paid tribute to disabled U.S. veterans on Sunday, pointing to the dedication of a new memorial honoring those severely injured in war as a symbol of the nation’s perseverance and character.

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Text of the President’s remarks here

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"Each of you endured a moment that shaped the arc of your lives & that speaks to our debt as a nation" —Obama to disabled vets at the @AVDLM

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 05, 2014

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"In the United States of America, those who have fought for our freedom should never be shunned and should never be forgotten." —Obama

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 05, 2014

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Military veterans stand as they are recognized by President Barack Obama and are applauded during the dedication of the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial

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"Let us stand united as Americans and welcome our veterans home with the thanks and respect they deserve." —President Obama #HonoringVets

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 05, 2014

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"To every wounded warrior, to every disabled veteran—thank you." —President Obama at the @AVDLM #HonoringVets

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 05, 2014

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Veterans and invited guests listen to President Barack Obama speak

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"Let’s never rush into war—because it is America’s sons & daughters who bear the scars of war for the rest of their lives." —President Obama

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 05, 2014

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President Barack Obama shakes hands with actor, musician and military advocate and National Spokesman for the American Veterans Disabled for Life (AVDL) Foundation Gary Sinise

President Barack Obama stands with Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Vietnam war veteran and Disabled Veterans’ Life Memorial Foundation co-founder and President Arthur H. Wilson