DAILY SNAPSHOT
Friday, March 6, 2015

#MarchOn: The First Family's Visit to Selma

Tomorrow, President Obama, the First Lady, and their daughters will travel to Selma, Alabama to mark the 50th anniversary of the marches to secure the voting rights of African Americans.

Leading up to the visit, Selma marchers and others who experienced the historic moment came to the White House and shared their stories.

Listen to their individual stories here, and tune in tomorrow to hear the President's remarks from Selma.

West Wing Week: "Just a Souvenir"

This week, the President broke bread with My Brother's Keeper mentees, sat down with the President of Liberia and Secretary of Defense, shared the stage with Eric Holder and Aretha Franklin, and welcomed law enforcement officials and Peace Corps volunteers to the White House. Down in Central America, the Vice President was in Guatemala to discuss investing in the region.

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Making Sure That We "Let Girls Learn"

On Tuesday, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama announced that the White House is ramping up its efforts to Let Girls Learn, with a new initiative focused on supporting girls' education around the world.

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See What the Most Progressive Trade Agreement in History Looks Like:

Trade has been central to our economic resurgence, contributing to nearly a third of our economic growth in the recovery and supporting 11.7 million American jobs in 2014 alone. That's why it's time to secure a trade deal that reflects the best of our values and ensures continued economic growth. Learn more about the President's trade proposal and share these graphics.

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All times are Eastern Time (ET)

10:15 AM: The President departs the White House

10:30 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews

11:50 AM: The President arrives Columbia, South Carolina

12:45 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks to the Human Rights Campaign's Spring Equality Convention

2:15 PM: The President participates in a town hall event

4:00 PM: The President departs Columbia, South Carolina

5:15 PM: The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

5:30 PM: The President arrives the White House