Happy Thanksgiving

As families and friends gather across the country, the White House releases a Thanksgiving edition of the President's Weekly Address.

The Official Pardoning of the Turkey
The Official Pardoning of the Turkey
White House Photo, Lawrence Jackson, 11/25/09

India State Dinner

The President and the First Lady welcome Prime Minister Singh of India and Mrs. Kaur to the White House.

State Dinner with India
State Dinner with India
The President and Prime Minister Singh at the White House, White House Photo, Pete Souza, 11/24/09

Educate to Innovate

The President kicks off "Educate to Innovate," a campaign to get students excited about pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

"Cougar Cannon"
"Cougar Cannon"
A demonstration of the "Cougar Cannon" at the White House, White House Photo, Chuck Kennedy, 11/23/09

Health Insurance Reform and Women

We've discussed health insurance reform from a lot of different perspectives, from doctors to seniors to small business owners. First Lady Michelle Obama discusses it as a woman, and as a mom.

Health Insurance Reform and Women
Health Insurance Reform and Women
White House Photo, Samantha Appleton, 9/16/09

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  • On This Thanksgiving: Family, Turkey ... and a Weekly Address

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Given the holiday, we are releasing the President's weekly address today. In this video, President Obama calls to our attention the men and women in uniform who are away from home sacrificing time with family to protect our safety and freedom. He also talks about the progress of health care reform, the Recovery Act, and job creation to ensure that next Thanksgiving will be a brighter day.

  • Hajj and Eid Mubarak

    The President and the First Lady send their best wishes to all those performing Hajj, and to Muslims in America and all over world who are celebrating Eid-ul-Adha.

  • Combating Climate Change at Home and Around the World

    The President and key officials are preparing to attend the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen next month, continuing the Administration's commitment to tackling climate change and building a clean energy economy.

  • United We Serve: Feed a Neighbor

    As we sit down with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, join with the White House, the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Department of Agriculture to fight hunger in America through the United We Serve: Feed a Neighbor initiative.

  • The Official Pardoning of the Turkey

    The President pardons Courage the Turkey in an annual tradition at the White House.

  • November Release of White House Visitor Records

    Continuing to honor its commitment to an unprecedented level of transparency in government, the Administration releases a new list of more than 1600 records of visits to the White House.

PHOTO of the DAY

President Barack Obama with daughter Sasha, First Lady Michelle Obama, and daughter Malia, distribute food for Thanksgiving at Martha's Table, a food pantry in Washington.

President Barack Obama with daughter Sasha, First Lady Michelle Obama, and daughter Malia, distribute food for Thanksgiving at Martha's Table, a food pantry in Washington. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza, November 25, 2009

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