Happy #InternationalWomensDay!

So impressed by the extraordinary girls I met at @CardozoEC who represent the beauty and diversity of this country.… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) March 08, 2017

On International Women’s Day, @MichelleObama and I are inspired by all of you who embrace your power to drive chang… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 08, 2017

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Michelle Obama

Celebrating the beauty and diversity of our country on this #InternationalWomensDay with some of the many fierce and promising girls here at DC’s Cardozo Education Campus. I loved visiting this school because it tells the American story in so many ways. Three years ago, Cardozo established its International Academy with only 150 students, but today it boasts nearly 400 who are thriving in and out of the classroom. By embracing young immigrants and their diverse cultures and contributions, Cardozo is a model for our entire country. The girls I met with today are ready to take on the world. We’ve just got to make sure that the world is ready for them.

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.@MichelleObama & Chancellor Wilson empower our Cardozo ladies today for #InternationalWomensDay @dcpublicschools https://t.co/n9EktejrgC

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Cardozo EC (@CardozoEC) March 08, 2017

In honor of #InternationalWomensDay, @BarackObama shares a touching letter he and @MichelleObama received:… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) March 08, 2017

Welcome To Vietnam, President Obama!

President Barack Obama receives flowers as he arrives at Noibai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam

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Video: @POTUS arrives to red carpet and flowers in Hanoi. #ObamainAsia https://t.co/subympBuE5

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David Nakamura (@DavidNakamura) May 22, 2016

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People wait for President Barack Obama in front of the JW Marriott hotel

The President and First Lady’s Day

The President and First Lady leaving the White House this morning

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@dougmillsnyt: President Obama walks from the Oval Office to make a statement about the Syria airstrikes

President Obama makes a statement on recent U.S. and allied airstrikes against ISIS in Syria

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Text of the President’s remarks here

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President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama depart the White House to New York for the United Nations General Assembly

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet people after arriving at JFK International Airport

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@BarackObama: Retweet if you agree. #ActOnClimate

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Text of the President’s remarks here

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President Obama addresses the Climate Summit at the United Nations General Assembly

President Obama is greeted by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

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@petesouza: Presidents Obama and Clinton backstage at the Clinton Global Initiative

President Obama speaks at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York

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President Obama and senior advisers meet with representatives from the five Arab countries plus Iraq who have participated in air strikes against ISIS in Syria in New York City

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The First Lady’s Day: International Women of Courage Awards & More

First Lady Michelle Obama recognizes singer Ruslana Lyzhychko, a leader of Ukraine‘s Maidan movement for democratic reform, as she was awarded with the US Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award 2014 during a ceremony at the State Department in Washington DC, March 4

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See the complete ceremony here

Text of the First Lady’s remarks here

More photos from the ceremony here

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Fatimata Toure

During the terrorist occupation of northern Mali, Fatimata Touré channeled her 22 years of experience advocating for women’s health rights to fight resolutely against countless acts of gender-based violence. When extremists attacked the hospital in Gao, she assisted victims in relocating and finding much needed safety and care. As the conflict ensued, Mme. Touré provided counseling and shelter for victims of rape and forced-marriage and publicly denounced perpetrators of gender-based violence. Her actions drew threats from the extremists and, even as her own home was under assault, Mme. Touré hid beneath her bed and used her mobile phone to continue documenting acts of violence against women. Her limitless courage ensured that victims received medical care and that the abuse they suffered was not forgotten during the conflict. As the current head of the Regional Forum on Reconciliation and Peace in Gao, she continues advocating for justice and women’s rights.

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Laxmi

Laxmi was 16 when an acquaintance threw acid on her face while she waited at a bus stop, disfiguring her permanently. Her attacker, a friend’s 32-year old brother, planned to use the acid to destroy Laxmi’s face after she refused to respond to his romantic advances. Many acid attack victims never return to normal life: they often go to great lengths to hide their disfigurement, many forgo education or employment rather than appear in public, and suicide is not uncommon. But Laxmi did not hide.

She became the standard-bearer in India for the movement to end acid attacks. She made repeated appearances on national television, gathered 27,000 signatures for a petition to curb acid sales, and took her cause to the Indian Supreme Court. Laxmi’s petition led the Supreme Court to order the Indian central and state governments to regulate immediately the sale of acid, and the Parliament to make prosecutions of acid attacks easier to pursue. Much is left to be done, and Laxmi continues to advocate on behalf of acid attack victims throughout India for increased compensation, effective prosecution and prevention of acid attacks, and rehabilitation of survivors.

Read more about Laxmi’s story here

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The Inauguration: The International Front Pages

The Virgin Islands

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American front pages here

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Ireland

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Rise and Shine: The International Front Pages

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This and That

Austin Straubel International Airport, Green Bay, Wisconsin, Nov 1

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In a statement, President Obama reacts to NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorsing him: “I’m honored to have Mayor Bloomberg’s endorsement. I deeply respect him for his leadership in business, philanthropy and government, and appreciate the extraordinary job he’s doing right now, leading New York City through these difficult days.

“While we may not agree on every issue, Mayor Bloomberg and I agree on the most important issues of our time – that the key to a strong economy is investing in the skills and education of our people, that immigration reform is essential to an open and dynamic democracy, and that climate change is a threat to our children’s future, and we owe it to them to do something about it. Just as importantly, we agree that whether we are Democrats, Republicans, or independents, there is only one way to solve these challenges and move forward as a nation – together. I look forward to thanking him in person – but for now, he has my continued commitment that this country will stand by New York in its time of need. And New Yorkers have my word that we will recover, we will rebuild, and we will come back stronger.”

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Part of the line to see President Obama at Austin Straubel International Airport today

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You can see President Obama’s Green Bay speech at C-Span

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President Obama is handed a personal check made out to the American Red Cross

Austin Straubel International Airport, Green Bay, Wisconsin, Nov 1

(Hey everyone, the buuuuuurning question of the day: is it annoying to have the photo credits on the photos, rather than typed underneath? Whatcha think? I just reckon it makes the posts look tidier, but I’ll leave it up to YOU PEOPLE!)

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I’ll be back with a heads-up for the Las Vegas speech near the time

Someone to look up to….

President Obama greets a crowd at Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts, on June 25

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Next up:

7:35: President Obama delivers remarks at a campaign event at Symphony Hall, Boston

Philadelphia

Philadelphia International Airport

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…. speaking to graduating seniors from the Science Leadership Academy at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia

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Coming up:

7:45: President Obama delivers remarks at a campaign event (Franklin Institute, Philadelphia)

(Will post a ‘heads up’ with links)

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President Obama greets residents waiting for him as he arrives for a campaign event in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla

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…. greeted by Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla, Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla, and West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio

Palm Beach International Airport