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West Wing Week 04/25/14 or, "POTUS Dreams of Sushi"

Summary: 
This week, the White House celebrated Easter, and the President began a week-long trip to Asia, while the First Lady and Dr. Biden hosted a Career Forum on Veterans Jobs.

This week, the White House celebrated Easter, and the President began a week-long trip to Asia, while the First Lady and Dr. Biden hosted a Career Forum on Veterans Jobs. 

Monday, April 21st

Tuesday, April 22nd

Wednesday, April 23rd

  • The First Lady and Dr. Biden traveled to Fort Campbell, Kentucky for the Veterans Jobs Summit and Career Forum
  • Later, the President met with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo, Japan.

Thursday, April 24th

  • The President traveled to the Imperial Palace where he met with Emperor Akihito.
  • Later, the President participated in a joint press conference with Prime Minister Abe.
  • Following that, the President traveled to Miraikan Science Expo.
  • The President then traveled to the Meiji Shrine.