by Kajal Singh | Nov 6, 2014 | Monitor
Watch on YouTube Earlier this afternoon, President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant Alonzo H. Cushing for his heroic acts of bravery while serving as an artillery commander during the Civil War. On July 3, 1863, Lieutenant Cushing went above and...
by Kajal Singh | Oct 17, 2014 | Monitor
This week at the White House, the President updated the nation on our government-wide response to Ebola, we discussed efforts against ISIL with our international efforts, and the First Lady asked, “Turnip for What?” Photo of the Week Loading...
by Koby Langley, Steve Parker | Aug 26, 2014 | Monitor
President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the American Legion’s 96th National Convention at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C., Aug. 26, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) President Obama traveled to Charlotte, NC today to address...
by David Hudson | May 13, 2014 | Monitor
Watch on YouTube This afternoon, President Obama awarded Sgt. Kyle J. White, a former active-duty Army Sergeant, the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House. Sgt. White received the medal for his courageous actions during combat operations in Nuristan...
by Christopher Sponn | May 3, 2013 | Monitor
Watch the West Wing Week here. Mexico & Costa Rica Trip: On Thursday, President Obama started a three day trip to Mexico and Costa Rica for his first visit to Latin America of the second term. During the trip, the President hopes to reinforce the deep cultural,...