Your Weekly Address
President Barack Obama intends to publish a weekly video address every Saturday morning of his presidency.
Weekly Address: Giving Thanks to Our Fallen Heroes this Memorial Day
In this week’s address, President Obama commemorates Memorial Day by paying tribute to the men and women in uniform who have given their lives in service to our country.
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On Memorial Day, we honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service of our country. And while our commitment to those who serve and their families remains important every day, Memorial Day is the perfect time to offer a simple act of kindness to our veterans and military families. You can send a message of thanks to our troops or a military family. Or pledge hours of service. Or even start your own volunteer project. And afterward, please share your story — tell us how you made a difference in your community in support of military families.
On Memorial Day 2011, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden launched Joining Forces to recognize, honor and serve our nation’s veterans and military families. Joining Forces focuses on three key areas — employment, education and wellness — while raising awareness about the service, sacrifice and needs of our troops, veterans and their families. Learn more about the work Joining Forces is doing.
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All Weekly Addresses
- December 29, 2012 6:45 AM EDT
Weekly Address: Congress Must Protect the Middle Class from Income Tax Hike
- December 22, 2012 6:30 AM EDT
Weekly Address: The President and First Lady Extend a Holiday Greeting and Thank our Troops for their Service
- December 08, 2012 6:30 AM EDT
Weekly Address: Congress Must Extend the Middle Class Tax Cuts
- December 01, 2012 6:45 AM EDT
Weekly Address: Urging Congress to Extend the Middle Class Tax Cuts
- November 22, 2012 7:00 AM EDT
Weekly Address: Wishing the American People a Happy Thanksgiving
- November 17, 2012 6:45 AM EDT
Weekly Address: Working Together to Extend the Middle Class Tax Cuts
- November 10, 2012 6:45 AM EDT
Weekly Address: Extending Middle Class Tax Cuts to Grow the Economy
- November 03, 2012 5:30 AM EDT
Weekly Address: Recovering and Rebuilding After the Storm
- October 27, 2012 5:30 AM EDT
Weekly Address: Protecting the American People with New Wall Street Reforms
- October 20, 2012 6:00 AM EDT
Weekly Address: Congress Should Join the President to Help Responsible Homeowners
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