The biography for President Kennedy and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association. John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States (1961-1963), the youngest man elected to the office. On November 22, 1963, when he was hardly past his first thousand days in office, JFK was assassinated in Dallas,…
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Theodore Roosevelt
The biography for President Roosevelt and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association. With the assassination of President William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, not quite 43, became the 26th and youngest President in the Nation’s history (1901-1909). He brought new excitement and power to the office, vigorously leading Congress and the American public…
President Biden Announces More Key Administration Nominations
Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following six individuals to serve in key Administration roles. Brian Nelson, Nominee for Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, Department of the Treasury Lisa Brown, Nominee for General Counsel of the Department of Education Matt Olsen, Nominee for Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division,…
Approaching Policy with Equity in Mind
By Kalisha Dessources Figures and Catherine E. Lhamon The converging crises our nation faces today have exposed and exacerbated inequities that have long been with us. As we work to overcome those crises and build back better, we have an opportunity before us to pursue bold and necessary change to advance equity and opportunity for…
Remarks by President Biden on the American Jobs Plan
Lake Charles Sea WallLake Charles, Louisiana 1:07 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, Mr. Mayor, Governor, thank you. It’s good to be back in Lake Charles. I’ve been here a number of times over the years as Senator and then as Vice President. The first time I came down here — with a guy named…
Remarks by President Biden at an Event Commemorating the 50 Millionth COVID-19 Vaccine Shot
South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 3:19 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you all. Dr. Fauci, thanks for your leadership, thanks for being here. Two weeks ago, I spent some time with you and Dr. Francis Collins — excuse me — the Director of the National Institute of Health, at NIH, and gave me…
Reports to Congress
FY2024 OMB Report to the Committees on Appropriations on Continuing Rescissions or Cancellations in the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 (November 17, 2023) (4 Pages, 318 KB) FY2023 2023 Great Lakes Crosscut Report (December 19, 2023) (17 Pages, 514 MB) 2023 Chesapeake Bay Crosscut (December 19, 2023) (42 Pages, 1 MB) OMB Report to the Committees…
Background Press Call on the U.S. and the European Commission’s Task Force to Reduce Europe’s Dependence on Russian Fossil Fuels
Via Teleconference 10:45 A.M. CET MODERATOR: Thanks so much for joining us, and I appreciate everyone’s flexibility. This call is going to be on background, attributable to “senior administration officials.” Not for your reporting but just for your knowledge, on this call we have [senior administration officials]. As we said in invite for this call,…
Remarks by President Biden at Grassroots Event with Terry McAuliffe
Virginia Highlands ParkArlington, Virginia (October 26, 2021) 8:07 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Virginia! (Applause.) AUDIENCE: We love Joe! We love Joe! We love Joe! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. My name is Joe Biden, and I’m Jill Biden’s husband. (Applause.) It’s great to be with you all. I really mean that. First off,…
FACT SHEET: Biden Administration Announces Historic $10 Billion Investment to Expand Access to COVID-19 Vaccines and Build Vaccine Confidence in Hardest-Hit and Highest-Risk Communities
Administration Makes Essential Workers Eligible for Vaccinations at Community Health Centers in Federal CHC Vaccination Program Administration Also Announces New Program to Vaccinate Dialysis Patients Nationwide As part of President Biden’s continued efforts to ensure COVID-19 vaccines reach all people and all communities, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing a series of actions to expand access…