The Final State of the Union
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Summary:
In the wake of the recent tragedies across the Midwest, the President traveled to Joplin, Missouri to meet with families in the community who lost a great deal in the tornadoes last week.
Welcome to the Council on Women and Girls Weekly Highlights! In the wake of the recent tragedies across the Midwest, the President traveled to Joplin, Missouri to meet with families in the community who lost a great deal in the tornadoes last week. Back home, the President and First lady celebrated Memorial Day with military members, Gold Star families, and veterans at Arlington National Cemetery.
This week wrapped up President Obama’s “100 Youth Roundtables” initiative. In addition, on June 1st, the President issued a proclamation for LGBT Pride Month and the White House launched a new webpage, Winning the Future: President Obama and LBGT Americans.
Read a great blog by the Council on Women and Girls outgoing Deputy Director, Jennifer Kaplan, and other events throughout the Administration below. And remember, if you have friends or family who would like to join our Council on Women and Girls efforts, please have them click here.
Deputy Director Jenny Kaplan Speaks on Women’s Advancement
White House Launches Winning the Future for LGBT Americans
The President Visits France for G-8 Summit
First Lady Michelle Obama Pays a Visit to Sesame Street
Dr. Jill Biden Echoes the Message of the Integrity of Military Service
Be a Champion of Change: Nominate a Leader in Your Community
A National Conversation on Immigration Reform
Equal Access to Transportation For All
Vice President Joe Biden Delivers Weekly Address
America’s Auto Industry Begins Revitalization
West Wing Week: “One Step at a Time”
Monique Dorsainvil is a Staff Assistant in the Office of Public Engagement focusing on the Council on Women and Girls and LGBT Outreach
