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The White House Gleaming like a Jack-o’ Lantern
Posted byon November 1, 2013 at 12:07 PM ESTOn Halloween, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed local students and the children of military families to the White House for the annual Halloween celebration and trick-or-treating. Check out these White House Halloween recipes.
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Elmo and Rosita Join First Lady Michelle Obama to Promote Fresh Food Choices for Kids
Posted byon October 31, 2013 at 9:34 AM ESTFirst Lady Michelle Obama announced an agreement between the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and the Partnership for a Healthier America, which allows PMA’s community of growers, suppliers and retailers to use the Sesame Street brand without a licensing fee, using characters like Big Bird, Elmo, Rosita and Abby Cadabby to help deliver messages about fresh fruits and vegetables.
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You're Invited: Join the White House Fall Garden Instagram Meetup
Posted byon October 21, 2013 at 4:12 PM ESTWe're excited to announce the opportunity for our Instagram followers to take a special tour of the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, the Rose Garden, and the South Lawn, including the White House Kitchen Garden.
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White House Announces Public Tours
Posted byon October 18, 2013 at 4:45 PM ESTWe are pleased to announce the resumption of East Wing and Executive Residence tours. In addition, the White House will be opening its gardens and grounds to visitors for the 2013 Fall White House Garden Tour.
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First Lady Michelle Obama Encourages Collaborative Food Marketing Effort to Empower Parents
Posted byon September 19, 2013 at 1:23 PM ESTFrom the State Dining Room of the White House yesterday, the First Lady addressed a diverse cross section of leaders from food and media industry executives, advocates, parent leaders, government agency representatives and researchers about the power of marketing in influencing kids’ food choices and the need for leveraging this power toward healthier food options for our nation’s children.
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Michelle Obama Empowers Latino Community at National Council of La Raza Conference
Posted byon July 24, 2013 at 5:23 PM ESTFirst Lady Michelle Obama spoke at the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) yesterday to discuss the importance of healthy eating.
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Women’s Commitment to Community Health: Nutrition, Education, and Vaccinations in Partnership with USAID
Posted byon July 23, 2013 at 9:16 AM ESTDr. Biden recounts her first stop on her trip to India -- visiting the settlement of Kachhpura in Agra.
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The 5 Best Moments From the 2013 Kids' State Dinner
Posted byon July 9, 2013 at 12:45 PM ESTToday, fifty-four children visited the White House for the second annual Kids' State Dinner, hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama. We've picked our 5 favorite moments to share.
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Our 5 Favorite 2012 Kids' State Dinner Moments
Posted byon July 9, 2013 at 8:00 AM ESTFifty-four kids from every U.S. state, three territories, and D.C. will join the First Lady and the White House today for the second annual Kids' State Dinner.
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FLOTUS Travel Journal: Empowering Girls Through Education
Posted byon July 2, 2013 at 1:05 PM ESTThe First Lady ends her trip by attending an African First Ladies Summit entitled “Investing in Women: Strengthening Africa” which was co-sponsored by our former First Lady, Mrs. Laura Bush.