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West Wing Week: "Magic Mountains and Volcanoes"

July 1, 2011 at 10:27 AM ET by Kori Schulman
Summary: 
This week, the President delivers remarks on the critical role the manufacturing sector plays in the American economy at the Alcoa Davenport Works plant in Bettendorf, Iowa, and much more.

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, The President spoke about innovation in Pittsburgh, PA, visited an advanced manufacturing facility in Iowa, held a news conference in the East Room and welcomed champion soccer and basketball teams to the White House. That's June 24th to June 30th or "Magic Mountains and Volcanoes."

Watch West Wing Week here.

Find out more about the topics covered in this edition of West Wing Week:

Friday, June 24th:

  • President Obama tours the National Robotics Engineering Center at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.
  • The President announces the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership.

Monday, June 27th:

  • The President welcomes Major League Soccer champion Colorado Rapids to the White House.

Tuesday, June 28th:

  • The President delivers remarks on the critical role the manufacturing sector plays in the American economy at the Alcoa Davenport Works plant in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Wednesday, June 29th:

  • President Obama holds a news conference in the East Room.
  • The President honors WNBA champion Seattle Storm at the White House.
  • The President speaks at a LGBT Pride Month Reception at the White House.

Thursday, June 30th:

  • The President travels to the Pentagon to attend the Armed Services farewell tribute in honor of Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

Thanks for checking out your West Wing Week.

Kori Schulman

Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief Digital Officer