It’s Tuesday…
President Biden’s public schedule for 05/21/2024:
| 8:00 AM | The President receives the President’s Daily Brief |
| 9:10 AM | The President departs the White House en route to Joint Base AndrewsSouth GroundsIn-Town Travel Pool |
| 9:40 AM | The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route to Merrimack, New Hampshire Joint Base Andrews |
| 10:00 AM Press Briefing | Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will gaggle aboard Air Force One en route to New Hampshire |
| 10:55 AM | The President arrives in Nashua, New Hampshire Manchester-Boston Regional Airport |
| 1:30 PM Remarks | The President delivers remarks on the PACT Act Westwood Park YMCA, Nashua, NH |
| 3:05 PM | The President departs Nashua, New Hampshire en route to Boston, Massachusetts Manchester-Boston Regional Airport |
| 3:45 PM | The President arrives in Boston, Massachusetts Boston Logan International Airport |
| 5:00 PM | The President participates in a campaign reception Boston |
| 7:30 PM | The President participates in a campaign reception Boston |
| 8:35 PM | The President departs Boston, Massachusetts en route to Joint Base Andrews Boston Logan International Airport |
| 9:55 PM | The President arrives at Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews |
| 10:05 PM | The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route to the White House Joint Base Andrews |
| 10:25 PM | The President arrives at the White House |
Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will gaggle aboard Air Force One en route to New Hampshire; Replay:
President Biden Delivers Remarks on the PACT Act @1:30 p.m. D.C., time:
From the White House; FACT SHEET: President Biden to Announce 1 Million PACT Act Claims Approved, Benefits Delivered to Veterans in all 50 States and U.S. Territories
Francis Scott Key Bridge Tweet
From Monday…
Eight weeks since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the Dali has been cleared from the channel, a mark of progress and a promise kept.
— President Biden (@POTUS) May 20, 2024
It took the grit of workers and officials coming together to get this done.
That's Baltimore Strong. pic.twitter.com/C5cubEN4uw
The Dali Cargo Ship that collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge was refloated on Tuesday.
CBS News YouTube:
Maryland Governor Wes Moore said yesterday:
We have refloated and moved the Dali – achieving in weeks what many thought would take months. But our work isn’t done. We must continue to clear the full 700 foot federal channel, support the workers, businesses, and families affected by the collapse, and rebuild the Key Bridge. pic.twitter.com/GNTogYrA4D
— Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore) May 20, 2024
Today the Governor said:
Exactly eight weeks ago today, we gathered here, at MDTA Headquarters.
— Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore) May 21, 2024
We came together to stand up our response to the Key Bridge Collapse.
We all experienced one of the worst tragedies our state has seen in recent memory.
People said it would take months to get to this point;
— Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore) May 21, 2024
We did it in a matter of weeks.
And I want to give special acknowledgements to @POTUS. Thank you for being with us every step of the way.
— Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore) May 21, 2024
I also want to thank @RepSamGraves. His committee held a hearing last week on the Key Bridge Response.
We've heard from both Democrats and Republicans about their support for rebuilding the Key Bridge with a 100% federal cost share.
— Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore) May 21, 2024
Bipartisan momentum and cooperation is not a talking point to us – it is something that is an achievable and hard-earned destination.
Celebration for Jewish American Heritage Month at the White House Tweet
From Monday…
Tune in as @SecondGentleman and I deliver remarks at a celebration for Jewish American Heritage Month at the White House. https://t.co/3UZ3swGPai
— President Biden (@POTUS) May 20, 2024
The White House hasn’t posted their remarks just yet. They will magically appear later today or in the morning; the YouTube is 15 minutes and 3 seconds long.
From Tuesday…
Last night, we welcomed guests to the White House in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month and celebrated the rich heritage and legacy of Jewish Americans who enrich every part of American life. pic.twitter.com/T6MHEKbJIx
— President Biden (@POTUS) May 21, 2024
It’s always an honor to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month alongside my friend, @SecondGentleman Emhoff. pic.twitter.com/G2suQiG7s5
— President Biden (@POTUS) May 21, 2024
Morehouse College 2024 Spring Commencement Tweet
From Monday…
Scripture says, “The prayers of a righteous man availeth much.”
— President Biden (@POTUS) May 20, 2024
A righteous man.
A good man.
A Morehouse man. pic.twitter.com/qXpVU2octX
The video clip is 1 minute and 13 seconds long.
Remarks by President Biden at the Morehouse College Class of 2024 Commencement Address | Atlanta, GA; the YouTube is 35 minutes and 33 seconds long.
Whether you’re young or old, I know what endures: The strength and wisdom of faith endures. And I hope — my hope for you is — my challenge to you is that you still keep the faith so long as you can.
That cap on your head proves you’ve earned your crown. The question is now, 25 years from now, 50 years from now, when you’re asked to stand and address the next generation of Morehouse men, what will you say you did with that power you’ve earned? What will you say you’ve done for your family, for your community, your country when it mattered most?
Class of 2024, four years ago, it felt probably like Saturday. Four years later, you made it to Sunday, to commencement, to the beginning. And with faith and determination, you can push the sun above the horizon once more. You can reveal a light hope — and that’s not — I’m not kidding — for yourself and for your nation.
“The prayers of a righteous man availeth much.” A righteous man. A good man. A Morehouse man.
God bless you all. We’re expecting a lot from you.
Remarks by President Biden at the Morehouse College Class of 2024 Commencement Address | Atlanta, GA. 05/19/2024.
“New” from the White House…
05/20/2024:
- First Lady Jill Biden to Host Kenya State Dinner Media Preview and Spousal Program Events with First Lady Rachel Ruto
- On Wednesday, May 22nd at 2:30 PM, Dr. Biden will host a Media Preview in advance of Thursday evening’s State Dinner. The Media Preview will include brief remarks from Dr. Biden and White House Social Secretary Carlos Elizondo, followed by presentations of the menu from White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford and White House Executive Pastry Chef Susie Morrison. Sample place settings for the State Dinner will be on display. This Media Preview will be pooled for TV and open to pre-credentialed media.
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