It’s Thursday…
President Biden’s public schedule for 12/26/2024:
| 8:00 AM The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Closed Press |
| 8:15 AM Out-of-Town Pool Call Time Out-of-Town Pool |
| 9:00 AM The President and The First Lady depart the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews South Grounds Out-of-Town Pool |
| 9:30 AM The President and The First Lady depart Joint Base Andrews en route to St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Pool |
| 12:45 PM The President and The First Lady arrive in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Open Press |
Hanukkah Tweets
From Wednesday…
Rabbi Sacks said: A people that can walk through a valley of shadow of death and still rejoice is a people that cannot be defeated by any force or fear.
— President Biden (@POTUS) December 25, 2024
That capacity for faith is the light of the Jewish people.
As Hanukkah begins, may it shine from menorahs around the world. pic.twitter.com/fw91jGO6iH
Two years ago, Jill and I introduced the first-ever White House Menorah made from historic wood sourced from the foundation.
— President Biden (@POTUS) December 26, 2024
As Hanukkah begins, it is displayed to make clear that the history of the Jewish life is woven into the fabric of America.
Like this menorah, it's… pic.twitter.com/3lj946yE0H
Show more =’s Like this menorah, it’s permanent.
From the White House…
12/19/2022:
Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at a Hanukkah Holiday Reception; the YouTube is 24 minutes and 29 seconds long.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden explains the creation of the White House menorah:
Throughout these halls, in the shining silver and shimmering mirrors, you will catch glimpses, I hope, of your own reflection. And I hope you will notice something else as well: a new menorah. (Applause.)
It’s made of historic wood from the beams of this house, rescued when President Truman renovated this building. Its hand-hammered silver cups are meant to magnify the glow of the candles, their beauty reminding us both the mir- — the Hanukkah miracle and the joy it inspired. Each detail was carefully chosen and executed by our Executive Residence Carpenter Shop.
It’s a work, really, of historic importance, but it’s also a work of love. Lawrence and Robbie, thank you for creating this gift to all Americans.
Where are you? Here they are! (Applause.)
Honestly, they created it, and it — if you haven’t seen it, it is so beautiful.
You know, other menorahs have been borrowed before — borrowed — beautiful, significant, and meaningful ones. But the White House has never had its own menorah until now. (Applause.) It is now a cherished piece of this home, your home.
Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at a Hanukkah Holiday Reception; the YouTube is 24 minutes and 29 seconds long. 12/19/2022.
President Biden:
Tonight, we’re honored to mark another new tradition we’re establishing tonight. And that is the lighting of what will be the first-ever permanent White House menorah. (Applause.) It will also be the first Jewish artifact in the entire White House collection. (Applause.)
You know, Jill just described it, and I echo her — her gratitude to the incredible White House carpenters who made it. You all didn’t really — really appreciate that. But I tell you what, guys — thank you, thank you, thank you for the love you put into it. (Applause.)
You know, to celebrate Hanukkah, previous administrations borrowed a menorah with special significance of survival, hope, and joy.
This year, we thought it was important to celebrate Hanukkah with another message of significance: permanence. Permanence.
Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at a Hanukkah Holiday Reception; the YouTube is 24 minutes and 29 seconds long.
Wishing Service Members a Merry Christmas Tweet
From Wednesday…
There's a true selflessness in giving up a seat at your Christmas table to defend your country.
— President Biden (@POTUS) December 25, 2024
This Christmas, Jill and I spoke with service members serving around the world to share just how grateful we are for their courage and sacrifice. pic.twitter.com/1pAi1HYdCB
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas.
Quad Tweet
From Thursday…
Earlier this year, it was a true honor to convene this vital coalition and discuss what we’re building together, in the place that built me: Delaware.
— President Biden (@POTUS) December 26, 2024
Challenges may come, but the Quad is here to stay. pic.twitter.com/ILc0SbLDsJ
The video clip is 3 minutes and 53 seconds long. I will not be transcribing the video.
From the White House…
09/12/2024:
09/20/2024:
09/21/2024:
- Remarks by President Biden, Prime Minister Modi of the Republic of India, Prime Minister Kishida of Japan, and Prime Minister Albanese of Australia at Quad Cancer Moonshot Announcement | Claymont, DE; the YouTube is 20 minutes long.
- Remarks by President Biden, Prime Minister Modi of the Republic of India, Prime Minister Kishida of Japan, and Prime Minister Albanese of Australia Before Quad Leaders’ Summit Meeting | Claymont, DE (September 21, 2024); the YouTube is 11 minutes and 50 seconds long.
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