DAILY SNAPSHOT
Thursday, May 21, 2015

All times are Eastern Time (ET)

11:25 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Beji Caid Essebsi of Tunisia; the Vice President also attends

2:05 PM: The President holds a Cabinet Meeting; the Vice President also attends

See the President and Vice President's full schedule here.

Your Graduation Photo Probably Wasn't This Cool:

President Barack Obama shares a moment with newly commissioned ensigns during commencement at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., May 20, 2015. (Official White House Photos by Pete Souza)

Yesterday, President Obama delivered the keynote address at the 134th Commencement Exercises of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. The President thanked all of the Cadets for making the choice to serve our country -- and explained some of the challenges that our nation faces, including the threat of climate change.

Watch the President's full commencement address here.

#ThanksDave: Our 3 Favorite Moments Between President Obama and David Letterman

After 33 years, last night marked the final episode of the Late Show with David Letterman, an incomparable American icon. Here are our top three favorite moments from the times David Letterman sparred with the President.

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America's Trade Ambassador: Tackling Environmental Challenges Through Trade

Today's environmental challenges -- such as wildlife trafficking, illegal fishing, and illegal logging -- are staggering in their severity and scope. Trade agreements are a vital tool for combating these global threats.

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Why President Obama Is Taking Steps to Demilitarize Local Police Forces

The President visited Camden, New Jersey this week to discuss the efforts his Administration is taking to end practices that stress community-police relations, and promote practices that build more trust between a community and its police force.

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"We can't guarantee we're all going to live to 100. But what we can do is live each day to its fullest. What we can do is look squarely at what will make the biggest difference for future generations and be willing to tackle those challenges."

Tell Us: Why Do You Think Early Childhood Education Is Important?

Monday marked 50 years since President Lyndon B. Johnson created Head Start -- a program to help meet the emotional, social, health, nutritional, and psychological needs of preschool-aged children from low-income families.

President Obama has made clear the importance of expanding access to high-quality early childhood education -- but we also want to hear from you and get your feedback.

Share with us how early education made an impact in your life, or the life of your children -- and why you think we should make it available to more of America's children.