Barack Obama 2016-07-01 2 Appendix A-- Digest of Other White House Announcements The following list includes the President's public schedule and other items of general interest announced by the Office of the Press Secretary and not included elsewhere in this book. July 1 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Garrison Keilor, host of Minnesota Public Radio's "A Prairie Home Companion" program, for a segment on Mr. Keilor's final broadcast on July 2. During the day, the President was briefed by Assitant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa O. Monaco on the ongoing hostage situation at the Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka, Bangladesh. July 2 The White House announced that the President will travel to Charlotte, NC, on July 5. July 3 In the morning, at an office building in Washington, DC, the President and Mrs. Obama met with Barack Obama Foundation staff members to review architecture and design proposals for the Obama Presidential Center to be constructed in Chicago, IL. July 5 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Charlotte, NC, with Democratic Presidential candidate former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. Upon arrival, they traveled to the Charlotte Convention Center. Later, they traveled to the Midwood Smokehouse restaurant, where they ordered barbecue and met with patrons. Then, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. July 6 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, he had a telephone conversation with President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia to discuss President Putin's June 20 meeting with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and President Serzh Sargsian of Armenia regarding the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, including the need to intensify diplomatic efforts to achieve a comprehensive settlement, and review the situations in Syria and Ukraine. The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Warsaw, Poland, from July 7 through 9 and Spain from July 9 through 11. July 7 In the morning, the President traveled to Warsaw, Poland, arriving early the following morning. While en route aboard Air Force One, he posted an entry to his Facebook feed on the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, who were killed by police officers in Baton Rouge, LA, on July 5, and Falcon Heights, MN, on July 6, respectively, and his hopes to work constructively with law enforcement and community leaders to build trust and improve relations between police and the people they serve. The President announced his intention to nominate Kimberly J. Walker to be Inspector General at the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. The President announced his intention to nominate John M. Huff, Robert P. Suglia, and Lori K. Wing-Heier to be members of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers. The President announced his intention to appoint Babette Ceccotti as a member of the Advisory Committee to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. The President announced his intention to appoint Terry Guen, Dorothy T. Lippert, and Jordan E. Tannenbaum as members of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. The President announced his intention to appoint John E. Frank as a member of the Committee for the Preservation of the White House. The President announced his intention to appoint Richard Kidd IV as Executive Director of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council. The President announced his intention to appoint John P. Abizaid and Mary B. DeRosa as members of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board. The President announced the appointment of Sylvia Trimble Bozeman and John T. Cacioppo as members of the President's Committee on the National Medal of Science. July 8 In the morning, upon arrival in Warsaw, Poland, the President traveled to the Warsaw Marriott Hotel. Later, at the hotel, he was briefed by members of his national security team on the shooting of law enforcement officers at a public demonstration in Dallas, TX, on July 7. Then, he had a telephone conversation with Mayor Michael S. Rawlings of Dallas to discuss the July 7 shooting and offer his condolences on behalf of the Nation for the five police officers killed in the shooting: Lorne Ahrens, Michael Krol, Patrick Zamarripa, Michael J. Smith, and Brent Thompson. Later, also at the Marriott, in Baltic Ballroom 1, he met with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). In the afternoon, in the Grand Ballroom at the Warsaw Marriott Hotel, the President met with U.S. Embassy personnel and their families. Then, he traveled to the PGE National Stadium in Warsaw, where he met with President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai and Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah of Afghanistan to discuss U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan, continued U.S. and NATO support of Afghan security forces, and ongoing reconciliation efforts. Later, also at the PGE National Stadium, he participated in a family photograph with NATO leaders. Then, also at the PGE National Stadium, he attended a session of the North Atlantic Council. Awaiting the start of the session, he met briefly with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom. In the evening, the President returned to the Warsaw Marriott Hotel. Later, he traveled to the Presidential Palace in Warsaw, where, in the Hetman Room, he participated in a family photograph with NATO leaders, followed by a working dinner in the Column Hall. Then, he returned to the Warsaw Marriott Hotel, where he remained overnight. Also in the evening, the President had separate telephone conversations with Chief David O. Brown of the Dallas, TX, Police Department and Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch to receive updates on the ongoing investigation into the shooting in Dallas. The President also offered his condolences to Chief Brown for the five police officers killed in the shooting. During the day, the President received regular updates on the shootings in Dallas, TX. The White House announced that following his travel to Madrid and Rota, Spain, on July 9, the President will return to Washington, DC, on July 10, rather than traveling to Seville, Spain, as previously scheduled. The White House also announced that he will travel to Dallas, TX, early the following week. July 9 In the morning, the President traveled to PGE National Stadium, where he attended a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) leaders' meeting on Afghanistan. Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, National Security Adviser Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO Douglas E. Lute, and National Security Council (NSC) Senior Director for South Asia Peter R. Lavoy also attended. In the afternoon, also at the PGE National Stadium, the President attended a working session with North Atlantic Council leaders. Secretary Carter, National Security Adviser Rice, Ambassador Lute, NSC Senior Director for European Affairs Charles A. Kupchan, and Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland also attended. Then, on the sidelines of the NATO summit, the President met with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to discuss the future relationship between the United Kingdom and European Union, the migration crisis affecting Europe, and ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Later, also on the sidelines of the NATO summit, he met with Prime Minister Alexios Tsipras to discuss the progress Greece has made in addressing its economic challenges, including the importance of implementing further economic reforms and U.S. support for meaningful debt relief; underscore the value of Greece's cooperation with Turkey to reduce irregular migration flows; encourage longer term U.S.-Greece defense cooperation; and note U.S. support for negotiations with Cyprus. Later in the afternoon, at the PGE National Stadium, the President joined a NATO-Ukraine Commission meeting in progress. Then, also at the PGE National Stadium, he met with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy, President François Hollande of France, and President Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine and participated in a photo opportunity. In the evening, the President traveled to Madrid, Spain. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Gov. Gregory W. Abbott of Texas to offer his condolences for the five police officers who were killed in the shooting at a public demonstration in Dallas, TX, on July 7: Lorne Ahrens, Michael Krol, Patrick Zamarripa, Michael J. Smith, and Brent Thompson. Upon arrival at Torrejon Air Base, he was greeted by King Felipe VI of Spain and other Spanish and U.S. officials. Then, he traveled to the U.S. Chief of Mission's residence, where he remained overnight. July 10 In the morning, the President traveled to the Palacio Real. In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Hotel InterContinental Madrid, where he visited with U.S. Embassy personnel and their families. Then, he returned to the U.S. Chief of Mission's residence. Later, he traveled to Torrejon Air Base, where, in a hangar, he met with members of Spanish opposition parties to discuss developments in Spanish and European politics, Spain-U.S. relations, and the importance of continued cooperation on shared security challenges. Participating in the meeting were Pedro Sanchez, secretary general of the Partido Socialista Obrero Espanol; Albert Rivera, president of Ciudadanos; and Pablo Iglesias, secretary general of Podemos. Then, the President traveled to Rota, Spain, where, at Naval Station Rota, he toured the USS Ross destroyer with Cmdr. Russell Caldwell, USN, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. The White House announced that the President will travel to Dallas, TX, on July 12, and, at the invitation of Mayor Michael S. Rawlings of Dallas, will make remarks at an interfaith memorial service at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. July 11 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President and Vice President Joe Biden met with law enforcement leaders representing chiefs, sheriffs, and rank-and-file officers across the country to thank them for their service, express condolences for colleagues lost in the line of duty, review best practices for building trust between law enforcement and communities, and discuss implementation of the reforms recommended by the President's Task Force on 21st-Century Policing. In the evening, the President posted an entry to his Facebook feed on the July 7 shooting in Dallas, TX, and his hopes to work constructively with law enforcement and community leaders to build trust and improve relations between police and the people they serve. During the day, the President reviewed remarks drafted for the upcoming memorial service on behalf of the five officers killed in the July 7 shooting in Dallas: Lorne Ahrens, Michael Krol, Patrick Zamarripa, Michael J. Smith, and Brent Thompson. The White House announced that the President will convene a meeting with law enforcement leaders, academics, civil rights activists, and community leaders at the White House on July 13. The White House announced further details on the President's presentation of the Medal of Honor to Lt. Col. Charles S. Kettles, USA (Ret.), for conspicuous gallantry during the Vietnam war, on July 18. July 12 In the morning, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Dallas, TX, arriving in the afternoon. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had separate telephone conversations with family members of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, who were killed by police officers in Baton Rouge, LA, on July 5, and Falcon Heights, MN, on July 6, respectively, to offer his and Mrs. Obama's condolences on behalf of the Nation for the death of their loved ones. Also aboard Air Force One, he met with Sen. Edward R. "Ted" Cruz, who accompanied the President to Dallas. In the afternoon, at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, prior to his remarks at the memorial service, the President and Mrs. Obama visited with former President George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush. Later, also at the center, he and Mrs. Obama visited with injured police officers representing the Dallas Police Department, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, and El Centro College, and families of the officers killed in the July 7 shooting. Vice President Joe Biden, Mrs. Biden, former President Bush, and Mrs. Bush also attended. Later, the President and Mrs. Obama returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. July 13 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. The President announced his intention to nominate Constance Smith Barker to be a Commissioner on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The President announced his intention to nominate Jannette Lake Dates to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The President announced his intention to nominate Mary Ellen Barbera and John D. Minton, Jr., to be members of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute. The President announced his intention to nominate Joseph R. Donovan, Jr., to be Ambassador to Indonesia. The President announced his intention to nominate Benjamin "Pepón" Osorio to be a member of the National Council on the Arts. The President announced his intention to nominate John A. Herrera to be a member of the National Credit Union Administration Board. The President announced his intention to nominate Grant T. Harris to be a member of the Board of Directors of the U.S. Institute of Peace. The President announced his intention to appoint David Chard, Larry Hedges, and Jeannie Oakes as members of the National Board for Education Sciences. The President announced his intention to appoint Michael B. Filler as a member of the National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations. The President announced his intention to appoint Cindy Simon Skjodt as a member of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council. July 14 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Also in the morning, he had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Theresa May of the United Kingdom to congratulate her on her selection as Prime Minister, reiterate the lasting importance of the special relationship between the U.K. and U.S., and offered U.S. support as the Prime Minister undertakes a smooth, orderly, and transparent negotiation over its exit from the European Union. In the afternoon, at the Studio Theatre, following the taping of ABC's "The President and the People: A National Conversation" town hall meeting, the President visited briefly with Erica Garner, daughter of Eric Garner, who died during an attempted arrest by New York City police officers on July 17, 2014. In the evening, the President was briefed by his national security team on the terrorist attack at a Bastille Day celebration in Nice, France. The White House announced that the President will welcome President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico to the White House on July 15. The White House announced that the President will welcome the 2015 World Series Champion Kansas City Royals to the White House on July 21. The President announced his intention to nominate C. Peter Mahurin, Michael McWherter, and Joe H. Ritch to be members of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority. The President declared a major disaster in Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding from June 11 through 13. July 15 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with President François Hollande of France to offer his condolences for the terrorist attack at a Bastille Day celebration in Nice, France, pledge U.S. support and assistance as French authorities pursue an investigation, and reiterate the crucial importance of France-U.S. cooperation in the Global Coalition To Counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization. In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Secretary of State John F. Kerry to discuss the political situation in Turkey, including the need for all parties to support the democratically elected Government, show restraint, and avoid any violence. Secretary Kerry underscored the State Department's continuing focus on the safety and security of U.S. citizens in Turkey. During the day, the President received a briefing from his national security team on the unfolding situation in Turkey. July 16 In the morning, the President had a conference call with his national security and broader foreign policy team to discuss the situation in Turkey. He was briefed on the most recent developments on the ground and reiterated U.S. support for the democratically elected, civilian Government of Turkey. He also discussed efforts to maintain the safety and well-being of diplomatic missions and personnel, U.S. servicemembers, and their dependents; the need for all parties in Turkey to act within the rule of law; and the importance of continued Turkey-U.S. security and counterterrorism cooperation. July 17 In the morning, the President was briefed by Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch on the shooting of law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge, LA. In the afternoon, the President had separate telephone conversations with Gov. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana and Mayor-President Melvin L. "Kip" Holden of Baton Rouge, LA, to discuss the investigation into the shooting of law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge, offer Federal support in the investigation, and express his condolences on behalf of the Nation to the families of the officers who were killed: Montrell Jackson, Matthew Gerald, and Brad Garafola. July 18 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Chief Carl Dabadie, Jr., of the Baton Rouge, LA, Police Department and Sheriff Sid J. Gautreaux III of East Baton Rouge Parish to express his condolences for the July 17 shooting of law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge and offer Federal support in the ongoing investigation. He also had separate telephone conversations with Tonja Garafola, Dechia Gerald, and Trenisha Jackson, respective wives of East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Deputy Brad Garafola and Baton Rouge Police Department officers Matthew Gerald and Montrell Jackson, who were killed in the shooting. During the calls, he offered his and Mrs. Obama's condolences on behalf of the Nation. July 19 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had a telephone conversation with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to discuss the failed coup attempt against the Government of Turkey. The President strongly condemned the action, expressed his support for Turkish democracy, and lauded the Turkish people's resolve. He further urged that the investigation and prosecution of the coup's perpetrators be conducted in ways that reinforce public confidence in democratic institutions and the rule of law and offered U.S. assistance in the investigation. They also discussed the status of Fethullah Gülen, a Turkish citizen living in exile in Saylorsburg, PA, whose followers were blamed by President Erdogan for the coup attempt. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter. July 20 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of State John F. Kerry. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. Ricard L. Scott of Florida to discuss the Florida Department of Health's announcement of a suspected case of mosquito transmission of the Zika virus, which would be the first such case documented in the continental U.S. The President recognized Florida's strong record of responding to outbreaks of mosquito-borne viruses and offered continued Federal support for Florida's ongoing case investigation and Zika preparedness efforts. The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore and his wife Ho Ching to the White House for an official visit and state dinner on August 2. July 21 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. The White House announced that the President will travel to Atlanta, GA, on August 1. July 22 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico. In the afternoon, the President was briefed by Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa O. Monaco on the shootings in Munich, Germany. Later, in the Oval Office and Old Family Dining Room, he recorded an interview with John Dickerson of CBS's "Face the Nation" program for later broadcast. In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Sen. Timothy M. Kaine to discuss Democratic Presidential candidate former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's selection of Sen. Kaine as her Vice Presidential running mate. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of Pedro Pablo Kuczynski Godard as President of Peru in Lima, Peru, on July 28: Michael B. Froman (head of delegation); Brian A. Nichols; William R. Brownfield; Joseph P. DiSalvo; and Mari del Carmen Aponte. July 25 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of the Treasury Jacob J. Lew. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter. In the evening, the President reviewed drafts of his prepared remarks for the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, PA, on July 27. During the day, in the Cross Hall, the President greeted wounded U.S. servicemembers and their families. The White House announced that the President will travel to Philadelphia, PA, on July 27. July 26 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, on the Oval Office Patio and in the Map Room, the President recorded an interview with Savannah Guthrie of NBC's "Today" program for later broadcast. July 27 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, he had a telephone conversation with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to express his condolences on behalf of the United States for the victims of recent terrorist and other violent attacks in southern Germany, offer U.S. support as the investigations into the attacks proceed, reaffirm the necessity of close U.S.-German counterterrorism and security cooperation, and discuss the situation in Ukraine, including the importance of ending the violence in eastern Ukraine and fully implementing the Minsk agreements. Also in the morning, he reviewed drafts of his prepared remarks for the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, PA, later that day. In the evening, the President received an update from his Deputy Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser Amy Pope on the potential non-travel related cases of Zika virus announced by the Florida Department of Health earlier that day, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention coordination with Florida, and Federal support and technical assistance for Florida's ongoing case investigation and mosquito control efforts. Later, he traveled to Philadelphia, PA. While en route aboard Air Force One, he watched Vice President Joe Biden's televised remarks at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Later, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, following his convention remarks, the President visited backstage with Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton, members of her family, and Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Sen. Timothy M. Kaine. Later in the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving early the following morning. July 28 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Situation Room, the President met with his counterterrorism and homeland security teams as part of the administration's regular review of threats posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), Al Qaida, and other terrorist organizations to the U.S. homeland, U.S. persons overseas, and our allies and partners. Noting the recent attacks in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, the President stressed the importance of remaining vigilant in defense of the homeland, increasing battlefield pressure on ISIL and other terrorist groups, and continuing to combat terrorist recruitment, radicalization, and mobilization efforts. The President was also updated on security preparations and U.S. support to Brazil in advance of the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, including efforts to prevent the spread of the Zika virus. Later, in the Grand Foyer and East Room, he met with departing White House interns and participated in a question-and-answer session. July 29 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing, which included an update on the four non-travel related cases of Zika virus announced by the Florida Department of Health on July 27. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of State John F. Kerry. July 30 In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD, where he remained overnight. July 31 In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. August 1 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Atlanta, GA. In the afternoon, upon arrival in Atlanta, the President traveled to the Hyatt Regency Atlanta hotel. Later, at a private residence, he attended a Democratic National Committee roundtable fundraiser. Then, he returned to Washington, DC. August 2 In the morning, in the Map Room, the President and Mrs. Obama recorded a video to promote the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in which they quizzed each other on their favorite Olympic sports and memories and wished success to Team U.S.A. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore. Vice President Joe Biden also attended. In the evening, on the North Portico, the President and Mrs. Obama greeted Prime Minister Lee and his wife Ho Ching upon their arrival for a state dinner and reception. Then, on the Grand Staircase, he and Mrs. Obama participated in an official photograph with Prime Minister Lee and Ms. Ho. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential Delegation to attend the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 5: John F. Kerry (head of delegation); Liliana Ayalde; Mari del Carmen Aponte; Elizabeth M. Allen; Ellie S. Schafer; and Mark Spitz. August 3 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, on the South Lawn, the President recorded an interview with David Feherty of Golf Channel for later broadcast. The President declared a major disaster in Montana and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a tornado on June 11. August 4 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, they traveled to the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, where, in Meeting Room 869, they met with the National Security Council to discuss U.S. strategy to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization. In the evening, the President and Vice President Biden returned to Washington, DC. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of Danilo Medina Sanchez as President of the Dominican Republic in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on August 16: Thomas E. Perez (head of delegation); James W. Brewster, Jr.; and Mari del Carmen Aponte. The President announced his intention to appoint Luis G. Hoyos as a member of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. The President announced his intention to appoint Jackie Richter-Menge as a member of the Arctic Research Commission. The President announced his intention to appoint James G. Featherstone as a member of the Medal of Valor Review Board. The President announced his intention to appoint George S. Hawkins as a member of the National Infrastructure Advisory Council. The President announced his intention to appoint Laurence M. Baer and Eric A. LeVine as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council. August 5 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. August 6 In the afternoon, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Chilmark, MA. Upon arrival, they traveled to their vacation residence, where they remained overnight. August 7 In the afternoon, the President traveled to Oak Bluffs, MA, where, at the Farm Neck Golf Club, he played golf with Chris Paul, T. Cy Walker, and White House Deputy Director for Political Strategy and Outreach Joseph B. Paulsen. In the evening, the President returned to his vacation residence in Chilmark, MA. Later, he and Mrs. Obama traveled to Oak Bluffs, where, at the Down Island restaurant, they had dinner with family and friends. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, where they remained overnight. August 8 In the afternoon, the President traveled to Oak Bluffs, MA. Later, he returned to his vacation residence in Chilmark, MA, where he remained overnight. August 9 In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Edgartown, MA. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, MA. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to West Tisbury, MA. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, where they remained overnight. The White House announced that the President will host the 2016 White House Tribal Nations Conference on September 26. The President declared a major disaster in Wisconsin and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding on July 11 and 12. August 10 In the morning, the President traveled to Edgartown, MA. In the afternoon, the President returned to his vacation residence in Chilmark, MA, where he remained overnight. The White House announced that President will attend a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee at a private residence in Chilmark, MA, on August 15. August 11 In the morning, the President and his daughter Malia went for a short walk on a trail near their vacation residence. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Vineyard Haven, MA. Later, he returned to his vacation residence in Chilmark, MA. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Edgartown, MA, where, at Détente Restaurant, they had dinner with friends. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, where they remained overnight. The White House announced that the President will participate in the second U.S.-Africa Business Forum, hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce and Bloomberg Philanthropies, in New York City on September 21. August 12 In the morning, the President traveled to Oak Bluffs, MA. In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Edgartown, MA, where they visited the home of Robert Wolf, founder and chief executive officer of 32 Advisors, and his wife Carol. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to l'étoile restaurant. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, MA, where they remained overnight. The White House announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the closing ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21: Regina McCarthy (head of delegation); Liliana Ayalde; Eric K. Fanning; Bess Evans; Lauren Kelly; Jason Collins; and Jackie Joyner-Kersee. August 13 In the afternoon, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Edgartown, MA. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, MA. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Edgartown. Then, they traveled to Oak Bluffs, MA. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, where they remained overnight. August 14 In the morning, the President traveled to Oak Bluffs, MA. Also in the morning, he was briefed by White House Senior Adviser Valerie B. Jarrett on the situation in Milwaukee, WI. In the afternoon, the President returned to his vacation residence in Chilmark, MA. In the evening, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Oak Bluffs. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, where they remained overnight. Also in the evening, he had a telephone conversation with Gov. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana to discuss Gov. Edwards's request for an emergency declaration in Louisiana following severe storms and flooding and confirm Federal support for the State's ongoing recovery efforts. During the day, the President was briefed by Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa O. Monaco on the widespread flooding in southern Louisiana. The President declared a major disaster in Louisiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding beginning on August 11 and continuing. August 15 In the morning, the President traveled to Edgartown, MA. In the afternoon, the President returned to his vacation residence in Chilmark, MA. Later, he traveled to a private residence in Chilmark, where he attended a f undraiser for 2016 Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton. In the evening, the President returned to his vacation residence in Chilmark, where he remained overnight. August 17 In the morning, the President traveled to Edgartown, MA. Also in the morning, he had a telephone conversation with Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate, who updated him on the ongoing Federal disaster assistance and response and recovery efforts to support residents in the areas affected by the flooding in Louisiana. In the evening, the President returned to his vacation residence in Chilmark, MA. Then, he and Mrs. Obama traveled to Oak Bluffs, MA. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, where they remained overnight. August 18 In the morning, the President traveled to Oak Bluffs, MA. In the afternoon, the President returned to his vacation residence in Chilmark, MA. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Vineyard Haven, MA. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, where they remained overnight. The White House announced that the President will travel to China and Laos from September 2 through 9. August 19 In the morning, the President received an update from Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh C. Johnson on the ongoing flood response and recovery efforts in Baton Rouge, LA, and discuss the President's plans to travel to the affected area in order to assess the situation and the continuing need for Federal assistance. In the evening, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to the vacation residence of White House Senior Adviser Valerie B. Jarrett in Oak Bluffs, MA, where they watched the annual Oak Bluffs fireworks display. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, MA, where they remained overnight. August 20 In the afternoon, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha spent time at the beach with friends. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, MA. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Chesca's Restaurant in Edgartown, MA, where they had dinner. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Chilmark, where they remained overnight. The White House released further details on the President's return to Washington, DC, on August 21. The White House announced that the President will travel to Baton Rouge, LA, on August 23. August 21 In the afternoon, the President traveled to Oak Bluffs, MA. Later, he returned to his vacation residence in Chilmark, MA. In the evening, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha returned to Washington, DC. August 22 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Then, in the Roosevelt Room, he attended Vice President Biden's meeting with President Luis Guillermo Solis Rivera of Costa Rica to discuss regional security, governance, and migration issues, as well as Costa Rica-U.S. environmental, counternarcotics, and security cooperation. The White House released further details on the President's travel to Baton Rouge, LA, on August 23. August 23 In the morning, the President traveled to Baton Rouge, LA. In the afternoon, upon arrival in Baton Rouge, the President traveled to Zachary, LA, where he toured flood-damaged areas and met with residents. He was joined by Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate, Gov. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana, Sens. David B. Vitter and William M. Cassidy, Reps. Cedric L. Richmond and Garret Graves, and Mayor-President Melvin L. "Kip" Holden of Baton Rouge. Later in the afternoon, the President visited a disaster recovery center established at the Zachary Men's Club and met with volunteers. Then, he traveled to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, where, in the Chief's Office, he met with the families of East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Deputy Brad Garafola and Baton Rouge Police Department officers Matthew Gerald and Montrell Jackson, who were killed in the July 17 shooting of law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge. Then, in the Training Room, he met with the family of Alton Sterling, who was fatally shot by police officers in Baton Rouge on July 5. Then, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. August 24 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he had a telephone conversation with President Sergio Mattarella of Italy to offer his condolences on behalf of the American people following the earthquake that struck central Italy overnight, commend the work of first responders, and offer U.S. assistance in the recovery efforts. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President had a telephone conversation with President Juan Manuel Santos Calderon of Colombia to congratulate him on finalizing key details of a peace agreement with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and offer continued U.S. support for strengthening Colombia's institutions. They also discussed Colombia-U.S. cooperation in combating organized crime and narcotics trafficking. During the day, in the Outer Oval Office, the President watched a virtual reality video he recorded at Yosemite National Park on June 18 with Park Superintendent Don Neubacher. August 25 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Rose Garden, he participated in a group photograph with members of the White House National Park Service team. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter. August 26 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Bethesda, MD, where, at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he visited with wounded servicemembers. Then, he returned to Washington, DC. The President declared a major disaster in Kentucky and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from July 2 through 9. August 28 In the afternoon, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Prince William Forest Park in Triangle, VA, where they hiked. Later, they returned to Washington, DC. August 29 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, the President recorded an interview with Fareed Zakaria of CNN's "Fareed Zakaria GPS" program for later broadcast. The White House announced that the President will travel to Lake Tahoe, NV, on August 31. The White House announced that the President will travel to Honolulu, HI, from August 31 through September 2. August 30 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell. August 31 In the morning, the President traveled to Reno, NV, arriving in the afternoon. Upon arrival, he traveled to South Lake Tahoe, CA. Then, he traveled to Stateline, NV. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Honolulu, HI. In the evening, the President traveled to the Morimoto restaurant, where he had dinner with family and friends. Later, he traveled to a private residence in Kailua, HI, where he remained overnight. The President announced the appointment of the following individuals as members of the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico: Andrew G. Biggs; Jose B. Carrión III; Carlos M. Garcia; Arthur J. Gonzalez; José R. González; Ana J. Matosantos; and David A. Skeel, Jr. September 1 In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI, where, in the living room of the Presidential Cottage, he recorded an interview with Mark Landler and Coral Davenport of the New York Times for later broadcast online. Later, he traveled to Midway Atoll, as part of his visit to the newly expanded Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate to discuss hurricane preparedness efforts in Florida and Hawaii and the mobilization of Federal resources in support of local efforts. In the afternoon, the President toured Midway Atoll with Marine National Monuments Superintendent Matt Brown. Then, near North Beach, he recorded an interview with Craig Welch and explorer-in-residence Sylvia A. Earle of National Geographic for later broadcast. Then, on the porch of the Clipper House, he recorded an interview with Julie Hirschfeld Davis of the New York Times for later broadcast online. Later, he snorkeled off the coast of the Atoll with friends and viewed some of the 250 species of invertebrates and fish that surround Midway. Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Honolulu, HI, arriving in the evening. In the evening, the President traveled to a private residence in Kailua, HI, where he remained overnight. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the canonization of Mother Teresa in the Holy See (Vatican City) on September 4: Lisa O. Monaco (head of delegation); Kenneth Hackett; Suzy George; Donna J. Markham; and Carolyn Y. Woo. September 2 In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI. Then, he returned to the private residence in Kailua, HI. Later, he traveled to Hangzhou, China, arriving the following afternoon. The White House announced that the President will meet with Prime Minister Theresa May of the United Kingdom on the margins of the Group of Twenty (G-20) nations meeting in Hangzhou, China, on September 4. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the opening ceremony of the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on September 7: Sylvia Mathews Burwell (head of delegation); Liliana Ayalde; Claudia L. Gordon; William Reynolds III; and Bonnie St. John. September 3 In the afternoon, upon arrival in Hangzhou, China, the President traveled to the JW Marriott Hotel Hangzhou. Later, in Ballroom C of the JW Marriott, he visited with U.S. Embassy personnel and their families. Then, he traveled to West Lake State Guest House. In the evening, in Ming Yuan Hall at the West Lake State Guest House, the President participated in an expanded bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping of China, followed by a restricted bilateral meeting with President Xi in the Huai Hu Room. Later, in the Banquet Hall, he attended a working dinner with President Xi. Following the meetings, he and President Xi walked the grounds of the Guest House, discussed exercise routines, the history of the Guest House, and the design of the pagodas, and stopped for tea. Then, the President returned to the JW Marriott hotel, where he remained overnight. September 4 In the afternoon, the President t raveled to the Hangzhou Olympic and International Expo Center, where, in the VIP Welcome Hall, he participated in a family photograph with leaders attending the Group of Twenty (G-20) nations summit, followed by the opening ceremony of the G-20 summit in the Main Meeting Hall. Later, also in the Main Meeting Hall, he attended the first working session of the summit. In the evening, the President traveled to the Zhejiang Xizi Hotel Hangzhou, where, in the Xizi Hall, he attended a welcome reception and participated in a family photograph in the outdoor courtyard. Then, in the Banquet Hall, he attended a dinner hosted by President Xi Jinping of China and his wife Peng Liyuan for G-20 leaders and spouses. Later, he took a boat ride on West Lake, where he and other G-20 leaders and spouses attended a gala performance. Then, he returned to the JW Marriot Hotel Hangzhou, where he remained overnight. September 5 In the morning, the President traveled to Hangzhou Olympic and International Expo Center, where, in the Main Meeting Hall, he participated in the second session of the G-20 summit. Then, on the margins of the G-20 summit, in Room 401, he met with President François Hollande of France and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to discuss the situation in Ukraine. In the afternoon, also at the Expo Center, on the margins of the G-20 summit, the President met with President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia to discuss the situations in Syria and Ukraine. Then, in the Main Meeting Hall at the Expo Center, he participated in the third session of the summit, followed by the fourth session, a working lunch in the Rooftop Banquet Hall. Later, in the Main Meeting Hall, he participated in the fifth session of the G-20 summit, followed by the closing ceremony. In the evening, the President returned to the JW Marriott Hotel Hangzhou. Later, he traveled to Vientiane, Laos. Upon arrival, he traveled to the Landmark Mekong Riverside Hotel in Vientiane, where he remained overnight. September 6 In the morning, the President traveled to the Presidential Palace, where he participated in an arrival ceremony with President Bounnyang Vorachit of Laos. Then, in the Dok Boua Joom Room, he had a bilateral meeting with President Bounnyang. In the afternoon, the President returned to the Landmark Mekong Riverside Hotel. Later, he traveled to Lao National Cultural Hall. Then, he returned to the Landmark hotel, where he visited with U.S. Embassy personnel and their families and remained overnight. The President announced the nomination of Abid Riaz Qureshi to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. September 7 In the morning, the President traveled to the Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise (COPE) Visitor Centre in Vientiane, where he toured the facility with COPE Visitor Centre manager Soksai Sengvong Kham and signed the guest book. Later, he traveled to Luang Prabang, Laos. In the afternoon, the President traveled to, Wat Xieng Thong Buddhist temple, where he toured the temple and viewed the grounds with Luang Prabang National Museum Deputy Director of Foreign Affairs Vanpheng Keopannha. While at the temple, he recorded an interview with Deputy National Security Adviser for Strategic Communications Benjamin J. Rhodes for later online broadcast. Then, he traveled to Souphanouvong University. While en route, he stopped to greet local residents and visit neighborhood vendors and food stalls along the Mekong River. Then, at the university, he met with civil society members of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI). Later in the afternoon, the President returned to the Landmark Mekong Riverside Hotel in Vientiane. In the evening, the President traveled to the National Convention Centre, where he met with President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines. Then, in the Gala Dinner Hall at the National Convention Centre, he attended a gala dinner for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit leaders and participated in an official group photograph. Later, he returned to the Landmark hotel, where he remained overnight. The President announced the appointment of H.T. Nguyen as a member of the National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations. The President announced the appointment of Martha G. Abbott as a member of the National Security Education Board. September 8 In the morning, the President traveled to the National Convention Centre. Then, he participated in a group photograph with Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI) leaders. Later, in Room 2, he attended an East Asia Summit (EAS) leaders meeting. In the afternoon, in the main lobby of the National Convention Centre, the President participated in an official photograph with EAS leaders. Then, he returned to the Landmark Mekong Riverside Hotel, where he met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to discuss India-U.S. relations, bilateral cooperation in implementing the Paris Agreement on climate change, and U.S. support for India's membership bid to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group. Later, he traveled to Yokota Air Base, Japan, arriving early the following morning. While en route aboard Air Force One, he was briefed by National Security Adviser Susan E. Rice on a reported recent nuclear test by North Korea. Also aboard Air Force One, he had separate telephone conversations with President Park Geun-hye of South Korea and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan to reiterate the U.S. commitment to the defense of South Korea and Japan and pledge his continued consultation with both leaders to ensure that North Korea's actions are met with a strong international response. The President made additional disaster assistance available to Louisiana by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken as a result of severe storms and flooding that occurred from August 11 through 31. September 9 In the morning, the President traveled to Anchorage, AK, arriving in the afternoon. In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. The White House announced that the President will travel to Philadelphia, PA, on September 13. The White House announced that the President will travel to New York City on September 13. The President announced his intention to nominate David J. Arroyo to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The President announced his intention to nominate Robert G. Taub to be a Commissioner on the Postal Regulatory Commission. The President announced his intention to nominate Matthew L. Wiener to be Chairman of the Council of the Administrative Conference of the United States. The President announced his intention to designate Dan Cnossen and James A. "Sandy" Winnefeld to be members of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Naval Academy. September 11 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President observed a moment of silence to mark the 15th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Then, he traveled to Arlington, VA. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. In the afternoon, the President and his daughter Malia traveled to Great Falls National Park in McLean, VA. Later, they returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. September 12 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he dropped by a meeting between Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell, Senior Adviser Valerie B. Jarrett, and Deputy Chief of Staff for Implementation Kristie A. Canegallo and leaders of insurance companies participating in the health insurance marketplace to discuss the 2017 open enrollment period. The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy to the White House on October 18. September 13 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing, followed by a meeting with Secretary of State John F. Kerry. Also in the morning, in the Roosevelt Room, the President recorded a video conversation with Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Jason L. Furman to discuss the U.S. Census Bureau's release of 2015 data on income, poverty, and health insurance in the U.S. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Philadelphia, PA. Later, he traveled to the Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square hotel, where, in the Cassatt Room, he recorded separate radio interviews by telephone with Frankie Darcell of WMXD in Detroit, MI, and Philadelphia, PA, and Rick Party and Benji Brown of WHQT in Miami, FL. Then, in the Warhol Room, he attended a Democratic National Committee roundtable fundraiser. Later, he traveled to New York City, where, following a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee fundraiser at a private residence, he met with outgoing New York City Police Commissioner William J. Bratton and Commissioner-designate James P. O'Neill to congratulate Commissioner Bratton on his retirement and Commissioner-designate O'Neill on his new position, thank them for their service, and extend best wishes for their next steps. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher A. Coons and Ronald H. Johnson to be Representatives of the United States to the 71st Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. The President announced his intention to nominate Valerie Biden Owens and Cynthia Ryan to be Alternate Representatives of the United States to the 71st Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. The President announced the nomination of Diane Gujarati to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. September 14 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of the Treasury Jacob J. Lew. In the evening, the President, Mrs. Obama, their daughters Malia and Sasha, and Mrs. Obama's mother Marian Robinson toured the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The White House announced that the President will award the 2015 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal on September 22. September 15 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the evening, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, prior to delivering remarks at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Annual Awards Gala, the President met backstage with Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton. September 16 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he had a telephone conversation with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, to discuss the situations in Syria and Yemen, efforts to combat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and Al Qaida terrorist organizations in Syria, the importance of stabilizing areas of Iraq liberated from ISIL, the upcoming U.N. Summit for Refugees and Migrants, efforts to address climate change, and United Arab Emirates-U.S. relations. In the afternoon, in the Situation Room, the President met with the National Security Council to discuss the situations in Iraq and Syria and efforts to combat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization. Later, in the Oval Office, he participated in a credentialing ceremony for newly appointed Ambassadors to the U.S. The White House announced that the President will travel to New York City on September 18. The President announced his intention to nominate Elizabeth A. Field to be Inspector General of the Office of Personnel Management. The President announced his intention to nominate Tina S. Kaidanow to be Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs at the Department of State. The President announced his intention to nominate Markos Kounalakis to be a member of the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy. The President announced his intention to nominate Justin H. Siberell to be Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with the rank of Ambassador at Large, at the Department of State. The President announced his intention to nominate Claudia Slacik to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. The President announced his intention to nominate Gail O'Connor Mellow and Dana A. Williams to be members of the National Council on the Humanities. The President announced his intention to appoint Jeremy A. Sabloff as Chairman and member of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee at the Department of State. The President announced his intention to appoint Adele Chatfield-Taylor, Shannon Keller O'Loughlin, and James K. Reap as members of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee at the Department of State. The President announced his intention to appoint W. Kent Fuchs and Julia M. Phillips as members of the National Science Board for the National Science Foundation. The President announced his intention to appoint Renee M. Johnson as a member of the National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations. The President announced his intention to appoint Rami Nashashibi as a member of the President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. The President declared a major disaster in Maryland and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe storm and flooding on July 30 and 31. September 17 In the evening, outside Hall D at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the President visited with Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton following her remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Phoenix Awards dinner. Also in the evening, he was briefed on the explosion in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City. He also had a telephone conversation with Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York to discuss the explosion and the ensuing investigation and thank the State's first responders for their swift reaction to the incident. September 18 In the afternoon, the President traveled to New York City. In the evening, the President traveled to the Lotte New York Palace hotel, where he remained overnight. During the day, the President received periodic updates on the investigation into the September 17 bombing in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City. He also had separate telephone conversations with Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York City and Gov. Christopher J. Christie of New Jersey to discuss the bombings in New York City and Seaside Park, NJ, and the recovered pipe bombs in Elizabeth, NJ, and the ensuing investigations. The White House announced that the President will meet with Premier Li Keqiang of China on the margins of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City on September 19. The White House announced that the President will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the margins of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City on September 21. September 19 In the morning, the President received a briefing from Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James B. Comey, Jr., on the ongoing investigation into the bombings in New York City and Seaside Park, NJ, and the recovered pipe bombs in Elizabeth, NJ. Later, the President had a telephone conversation with President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya to discuss U.S.-Kenya relations; review the objectives of the Leaders' Summit on Refugees and the U.S.-Africa Business Forum; commend efforts to improve long-term conditions for refugees in Kenya; and underscore the importance of securing the entry into force of the Paris Agreement on climate change, holding peaceful, free, and fair elections in Kenya in 2017, and continuing the fight against the al-Shabaab terrorist organization. Later in the morning, the President attended a Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee roundtable fundraiser. In the afternoon, the President returned to the Lotte New York Palace hotel. Later, in the Holmes I room of the hotel, the President met with Premier Li Keqiang of China to discuss China-U.S. relations; condemn North Korea's September 9 nuclear test; evaluate China's transition toward a more sustainable, consumption-driven economic growth model; review China-U.S. trade relations; and pledge continued work toward bringing the Paris Agreement on climate change into force as early as possible, reaching a market-based measure to reduce international aviation emissions, and strengthening the international humanitarian system, including pressing refugee issues. Later, the President traveled to the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, where, in the Main Auditorium, he visited with Mission staff. Secretary of State John F. Kerry and U.S. Permanent Representative to the U.N. Samantha Power also attended. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to the Cosme restaurant, where they had dinner. Later, they returned to the Lotte New York Palace hotel, where they remained overnight. During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Officers Angel Padilla and Peter Hammer of the Linden, NJ, Police Department, who were injured during the apprehension of the suspect in the September 17 bombings in New York and New Jersey, Ahmad Khan Rahami, on September 19. He also spoke with Ofc. Jason Falconer of the Avon, MN, Police Department, who, although off duty at the time, subdued the suspect in the St. Cloud, MN, mall stabbings, Dahir Ahmed Adan, on September 17. He commended the bravery and selflessness of all three officers and offered his gratitude on behalf of the Nation for their heroic actions. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Babyn Yar Massacre in Kiev, Ukraine, on September 29: Penny S. Pritzker (head of delegation); Marie L. Yovanovitch; Charles A. Kupchan; Tom A. Bernstein; and Yehiel Poupko. September 20 In the morning, the President traveled to United Nations Headquarters. In the afternoon, in the Office of the President of the Assembly at U.N. Headquarters, the President held a courtesy call with President of the U.N. General Assembly Peter Thomson. Then, in the Office of the Secretary-General, he held a courtesy call with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Later, in the Economic and Social Council Chamber, he participated in a family photograph with leaders attending the Leaders' Summit on Refugees. Then, he returned to the Lotte New York Palace hotel. During the day, on the margins of the U.N. General Assembly, the President met with Prime Minister Malcolm B. Turnbull of Australia to discuss Australia-U.S. relations, humanitarian cooperation, and efforts to combat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization. In the evening, in the Villard Ballroom at the Lotte New York Palace hotel, the President attended and made remarks at a reception for foreign heads of delegations to the U.N. General Assembly. He remained overnight at the Lotte New York Palace hotel. September 21 In the morning, the President traveled to the Plaza hotel. Later, he returned to the Lotte New York Palace hotel. In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama returned to Washington, DC. Also in the afternoon, he had separate telephone conversations with Mayor Dewey F. Bartlett, Jr., of Tulsa, OK, and Mayor Jennifer W. Roberts of Charlotte, NC, to discuss the deaths of Terence Crutcher in Tulsa on September 16 and Keith L. Scott in Charlotte on September 20 and the related protests in their respective cities. The President expressed his condolences to both mayors for the tragic events, affirmed the Federal commitment to provide assistance as needed, and reiterated that any protests should be conducted in a peaceful manner and that local law enforcement should find ways to calmly and productively engage those protesting. During the day, the President received updates on the situations in Tulsa and Charlotte from Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch and White House Senior Adviser Valerie B. Jarrett. The White House announced that the President will welcome 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Kyle T. Busch and his team members to the White House on September 28. September 22 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, at the Greensboro Interactive Lunch Counter at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African American History and Culture, the President and Mrs. Obama recorded an interview with Robin Roberts of ABC's "Good Morning America" program for later broadcast. Then, in the Modern Civil Rights Gallery, he continued the interview with Ms. Roberts. Also in the afternoon, he had a telephone conversation with Gov. Patrick L. McCrory of North Carolina to discuss the fatal shooting of Keith L. Scott by police officers in Charlotte, NC, on September 20, the resulting protests and civil unrest in Charlotte, and the efforts of local law enforcement to contain the unrest. The White House announced that the President will host the White House Tribal Nations Conference on September 26. The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Obama will welcome the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams to the White House to honor their participation and success in the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on September 29. The President announced his intention to nominate Tulinabo Salama Mushingi to be Ambassador to Senegal and Guinea-Bissau. The President announced his intention to nominate N. Bruce Duthu to be a member of the National Council on the Humanities. The President announced his intention to nominate Wilfredo Martinez and Chase Rogers to be members of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute. The President announced his intention to appoint Victoria Reggie Kennedy, Charles B. Ortner, and Susan S. Sher as General Trustees on the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The President announced his intention to appoint Kenneth W. Mack as a member of the Permanent Committee for the Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise. The President announced his intention to appoint Eugenio Piñeiro-Soler as a U.S. Commissioner on the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas. The President announced his intention to appoint Sonia Tower as a member of the Advisory Committee on the Arts for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The President announced his intention to designate E. Elliott "Skip" Barker and Matice J. Wright as members of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Naval Academy. September 23 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with White House Press Secretary Joshua R. Earnest to discuss H.R. 5325, which would fund the operations of the Federal Government and give public health professionals the resources needed to fight the Zika virus. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter. During the day, in the Oval Office, the President met with Brendan Cox, husband of the late Jo Cox, the British Member of Parliament who was killed after a meeting with her constituents in Birstall, United Kingdom, on June 16. The President thanked Mr. Cox and his family for her selfless service to others and reaffirmed their shared commitment to carry on the legacy of her work. In the evening, in the Eisenhower Theater at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the President and Mrs. Obama attended a special performance in celebration of the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. September 26 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, the President participated in a traditional blanketing ceremony as part of the 2016 White House Tribal Nations Conference. The White House announced that the President will travel to Fort Lee, VA, on September 28. September 27 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, at a private residence, the President attended a joint, roundtable fundraiser for Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton and the Democratic National Committee. The White House announced that the President will travel to Annandale, VA, on September 30. The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffrey DeLaurentis to be Ambassador to Cuba. The President announced the nomination of Julie R. Breslow, Deborah J. Israel, and Carmen Guerricagoitia McLean to be judges on the Superior Court for the District of Columbia. September 28 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Fort Lee, VA, where, in the Clark Fitness Center, he participated in a town hall meeting and question-and-answer session with Active Duty U.S. servicemembers and veterans hosted by CNN, which was recorded for later broadcast. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. During the day, the President recorded a telephone interview with Steve Harvey of the "The Steve Harvey Morning Show" for later broadcast. The White House announced that the President will lead the delegation to attend the memorial service for former President Shimon Peres of Israel in Jerusalem on September 29. The White House announced that the President will travel to Jerusalem on September 29. The President announced his intention to nominate Brent F. Nelsen to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The President announced his intention to nominate Glenn A. Fine to be Inspector General at the Department of Defense. The President announced his intention to nominate Virginia Johnson and Sylvia Orozco to be members of the National Council on the Arts. The President announced his intention to nominate Jane M. Doggett and Diane S. Harris to be members of the National Council on the Humanities. The President declared a major disaster in Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Hermine from August 31 through September 11. September 29 In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to discuss implementation of the Minsk agreements, urge the parties in the Ukraine conflict to abide by the cease-fire, and condemn the Russian and Syrian regime airstrikes on eastern Aleppo, Syria. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Jerusalem, arriving the following morning. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the state funeral of former President Shimon Peres in Tel Aviv, Israel, on September 30: Barack Obama (head of delegation); William J. Clinton; Daniel Shapiro; John F. Kerry; Robert P. Casey, Jr.; Nancy Pelosi; Steny H. Hoyer; Janice D Schakowsky; Charles B. Rangel; Sander M. Levin; Eliot L. Engel; Ileana Ros-Lehtinen; Jerrold L. Nadler; Kay Granger; Susan A. Davis; Steven J. Israel; Adam B. Schiff; Steve Cohen; Theodore E. Deutch; David N. Cicilline; Suzanne Bonamici; Alan S. Lowenthal; Lee M. Zeldin; Susan E. Rice; Benjamin J. Rhodes; Jeffrey D. Zients; Robert Malley; Frank G. Lowenstein; Yael Lempert; Stephen J. Hadley; Martin S. Indyk; Stuart E. Eizenstat; and Alan P. Solow. September 30 In the morning, following the memorial service for former President Shimon Peres of Israel, the President attended a private ceremony at Israel's national cemetery, Mount Herzl, in Jerusalem. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. The President declared a major disaster in Iowa and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding from August 23 through 27. The White House announced that the President will welcome the 2016 Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins to the White House on October 6. October 1 During the day, the President received a briefing on the storm path of Hurricane Matthew and related preparedness efforts, including pre-positioned relief supplies for affected Caribbean nations, and will receive updates as the storm develops. The White House announced that the President will travel to Tampa, FL, on October 5. The White House announced that the President will travel to Miami, FL, on October 5. October 3 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the East Wing and on the South Lawn, the President visited with participants in the White House South by South Lawn Festival and viewed exhibits. October 4 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Also in the morning, the President received an update from Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa O. Monaco on Hurricane Matthew, related preparedness efforts undertaken by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the potential impact on Caribbean nations. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Biden met with Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter. The White House announced that the President will postpone his scheduled travel to Tampa and Miami, FL, on October 5 due to the expected landfall of Hurricane Matthew. The White House announced that the President will travel to Chicago, IL, from October 7 through 9. October 5 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with White House Senior Adviser Brian C. Deese to congratulate him on the first day of the implementation of the Paris Agreement on climate change. Then, in the Doctor's Office, he recorded radio interviews with Zenja Dunn of KOAS in Las Vegas, NV, Patty Jackson of WDAS in Philadelphia, PA, Felisha Monet of WEDR in Miami, FL, and syndicated radio host Rickey Smiley, as well as programs aired on WUSL in Philadelphia, PA, and WJLB in Detroit, MI, all for later broadcast. October 6 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Also in the morning, he was updated on the preparations underway to respond to the likely landfall of Hurricane Matthew. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, on the South Lawn, the President dropped by a "Let's Move!" event hosted by Mrs. Obama with schoolchildren from around the country to celebrate the fall harvest of the White House Kitchen Garden, visited with guests, and participated in a photo opportunity. During the day, the President had telephone conversations with Gov. J. Nathan Deal of Georgia, Gov. Nikki R. Haley of South Carolina, Gov. Patrick L. McCrory of North Carolina, and Gov. Richard L. Scott of Florida to discuss preparations ahead of Hurricane Matthew's impending landfall, urge safe evacuation of all affected residents, and offer Federal assistance. The White House announced further details on the President's welcoming of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy to the White House on October 18. The President announced his intention to appoint L. Wayne Brasure as Director for Domestic Nuclear Detection at the Department of Homeland Security. The President announced his intention to appoint Peter V.D. Emerson as a member of the President's Commission on White House Fellowships. The President announced his intention to appoint Robert D. Alverson as a U.S. Commissioner on the International Pacific Halibut Commission. The President announced his intention to appoint Victor R. McCrary and Emilio F. Moran as members of the National Science Board for the National Science Foundation. The President announced his intention to appoint Philip Anderson as a U.S. Commissioner on the Pacific Salmon Commission. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council: Susan Levine; Elliot J. Schrage; Irvin Shapell; Howard Unger; and Clemantine Wamariya. The President declared an emergency in Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Matthew beginning on October 3 and continuing. The President declared a major disaster in Hawaii and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from September 11 through 14. The President declared an emergency in South Carolina and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Matthew beginning on October 4 and continuing. The President declared an emergency in Georgia and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Matthew beginning on October 4 and continuing. October 7 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Chicago, IL, arriving in the afternoon. In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners Building at 69 W. Washington Street, where he greeted poll workers and cast his ballot for the November 8 general election. Then, he traveled to a private residence, where he attended a Democratic National Committee roundtable fundraiser. Later, also at the private residence, he recorded a promotional video for Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign organization to encourage early voting ahead of the November 8 general election. In the evening, the President traveled to his Hyde Park-Kenwood residence. Later, he traveled to Sepia restaurant, where he met with friends and Barack Obama Foundation supporters working on plans for siting the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Then, he traveled to Swift & Sons restaurant, where he had dinner with friends and supporters to continue discussing future plans for his Foundation, including the library and related programming. Later, he returned to his Hyde Park-Kenwood residence, where he remained overnight. Also in the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with President Juan Manuel Santos Calderon of Colombia to congratulate him on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to end the longest conflict in the Western Hemisphere and reiterate U.S. support for the peace process as President Santos pursues a national dialogue on continued negotiations. During the day, the President received regular updates from Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa O. Monaco on Hurricane Matthew and the expected impact on southeastern States. The White House announced that the President will travel to Pittsburgh, PA, on October 13. The President declared an emergency in North Carolina and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Matthew beginning on October 4 and continuing. October 8 In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate to receive an update on the storm path of Hurricane Matthew and the plans for a Federal response. He also had telephone conversations with Gov. J. Nathan Deal of Georgia, Gov. Nikki R. Haley of South Carolina, Gov. Patrick L. McCrory of North Carolina, and Gov. Richard L. Scott of Florida to discuss preparations ahead of Hurricane Matthew's impending landfall, urge safe evacuation of all affected residents, and offer Federal assistance. Later, he traveled to Olympia Fields, IL. In the afternoon, the President returned to his Hyde Park-Kenwood residence in Chicago, IL. While en route, he stopped to visit with friends Eleanor Kaye Wilson and her husband Wellington Wilson. During the day, the President received regular updates from Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa O. Monaco on Hurricane Matthew and the expected impact on southeastern States. The White House announced that the President will travel to Greensboro, NC, on October 11. October 9 In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. During the day, the President continued to receive regular updates from Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa O. Monaco on Hurricane Matthew. The President declared a major disaster in Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Matthew beginning on October 3 and continuing. The President declared a major disaster in Georgia and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Matthew beginning on October 4 and continuing. October 10 In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate and Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa O. Monaco to receive the latest updates on the impact of Hurricane Matthew and ongoing Federal response efforts. The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Pittsburgh, PA, on October 13. The President declared a major disaster in North Carolina and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Matthew beginning on October 4 and continuing. October 11 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Greensboro, NC, where, in the Alumni Conference Room of the Alumni-Foundation Event Center at North Carolina A&T State University, he met with several "My Brother's Keeper" initiative participants. Then, in the Middle Ballroom of the Alumni-Foundation Event Center, he participated in a town hall meeting and question-and-answer session hosted by ESPN. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. Patrick L. McCrory of North Carolina to discuss the ongoing response to Hurricane Matthew and the flooding across the State. The President reiterated that all necessary Federal resources would be directed to help North Carolina and other impacted States respond effectively to the storm and expressed his condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the storm and all those who have been affected. Also during the day, he was briefed by Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa O. Monaco on the impact of Hurricane Matthew and ongoing Federal response and recovery efforts underway in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. The White House announced that the President will travel to Columbus, OH, on October 13. The White House announced that the President will travel to Cleveland, OH, on October 13 and 14. The President declared a major disaster in South Carolina and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Matthew beginning on October 4 and continuing. October 12 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Doctor's Office, the President recorded separate radio interviews with Sam Sylk of WZAK in Cleveland, OH, James Thomas, Jr., of WHQT in Miami, FL, and Keith "Papa Keith" Walcott of WMIB in Miami. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, in the Green Room, the President visited with Nevada home health care worker Roxana Giron, who introduced him before his remarks at a Hispanic Heritage Month reception. Then, in the East Room, he attended and delivered remarks at the reception. October 13 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Pittsburgh, PA. Later, he traveled to the University of Pittsburgh, where, at Alumni Hall, he toured projects presented at the White House Frontiers Conference with Chancellor Patrick Gallagher and visited with exhibitors. Later, he traveled to Carnegie Mellon University, where, following his remarks and a panel discussion at the Jared L. Cohon University Center, he recorded a sketch in the McConomy Auditorium with Stephen T. Colbert of CBS's "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" for later broadcast. In the evening, the President traveled to Columbus, OH. Later, he traveled to Cleveland, OH. Upon arrival, he traveled to the Hilton Downtown Cleveland hotel, where he remained overnight. The White House announced that the President will visit Benjamin Banneker Academic High School on October 17. October 14 In the afternoon, in the Flight Viewing Lounge at the Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport, the President recorded an interview with Peter Hamby of Snapchat for later broadcast. Then, he returned to Washington, DC. Later in the afternoon, in the Situation Room, the President met with his National Security Council to receive an update on efforts to combat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization in Iraq and Syria. In the evening, on the South Lawn, the President and Mrs. Obama hosted a reception for White House staffers to thank them for their service. The President announced his intention to appoint Meghan Flanz as Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The President announced his intention to appoint Carla A. Harris as Chairperson of the National Women's Business Council. The President announced his intention to appoint H. Fisk Johnson and Mark Tercek as members of the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations. The President announced his intention to appoint Joshua B. Bolten and Stuart Levey as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council. October 17 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. The White House announced that the President will travel to Miami, FL, on October 20. October 18 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy. Vice President Joe Biden also attended. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President had a telephone conversation with Secretary-General-designate António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres of the United Nations to congratulate him on his recent election and affirm that the U.S. will work closely with him when he assumes leadership of the United Nations on January 1, 2017. The President pledged continued U.S. assistance on a wide array of global challenges, including climate change, forced migration, sustainable development, nonproliferation, humanitarian assistance, conflict prevention, peacekeeping, and human rights. He also stressed the importance of U.N. reform efforts, including ensuring effective and accountable peacekeeping and strengthening and modernizing U.N. institutions. In the evening, on the North Portico, the President and Mrs. Obama greeted Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy and his wife Agnese Landini upon their arrival for a state dinner and reception. Then, on the Grand Staircase, he and Mrs. Obama participated in an official photograph with Prime Minister Renzi and Ms. Landini. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of Jorge Carlos Fonseca as President of Cabo Verde in Praia, Cabo Verde, on October 20: Linda Thomas-Greenfield (head of delegation); and Donald L. Heflin. October 19 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Doctor's Office, he recorded separate telephone interviews with Karen Clarke and Brian Dawson of WQOK, WFXC, and WNNL in Raleigh, NC, Olympia "Olympia D" Dicks of WOSF in Charlotte, NC, and Anjali "Queen B" McGuire of WBTP in Tampa, FL. October 20 In the morning, the President traveled to Miami, FL, arriving in the afternoon. While en route aboard Air Force One, he met with Senior Presidential Speechwriter Stephen A. Krupin to discuss his remarks on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to be delivered later in the morning at Miami Dade College. In the afternoon, in Room 3208 of the Conference Center at Miami Dade College, the President recorded a comedy sketch and interview with Samantha Bee of TBS's "Full Frontal With Samantha Bee" program for later broadcast. Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Miami Gardens, FL. Later, he traveled to Miami Beach, FL, where, at a private residence, he attended a Democratic Governors Association roundtable fundraiser. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. The White House announced that the President will travel to Las Vegas, NV, on October 23. The President declared a major disaster in Kansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding from September 2 through 12. The President declared a major disaster in Wisconsin and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, flooding, and mudslides on September 21 and 22. October 21 In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with actor and comedian Bill Murray, recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. During the meeting, they recorded a video to promote enrollment in health insurance plans offered through the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act marketplace. Later, also in the Oval office, he met with White House Kids Science Advisers program participants. In the evening, in the East Room, the President and Mrs. Obama hosted a private party. The White House announced that the President will travel to San Diego, CA, on October 23, and Los Angeles, CA, on October 24. The President announced his intention to nominate Richard Stengel to be a member and Chairman of the Broadcasting Board of Governors. The President announced his intention to appoint Tam O'Shaughnessy and Amanda Wright Lane as members of the Advisory Board of the National Air and Space Museum. The President announced his intention to appoint Susan Hayman as a member of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The President announced his intention to appoint Jacob Horowitz, Jim St. Germain, and Francisco A. Villarruel as members of the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The President announced his intention to appoint Tawara D. Goode and Rebecca S. Salon as members of the President's Committee for People With Intellectual Disabilities. October 23 In the afternoon, the President traveled to North Las Vegas, NV. In the evening, the President traveled to San Diego, CA. Later, he traveled to the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines hotel in La Jolla, CA, where he remained overnight. October 24 In the afternoon, the President traveled to Los Angeles, CA, where, at the El Capitan Entertainment Center, he recorded an interview with Jimmy Kimmel of ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" program for later broadcast. Later, he traveled to Beverly Hills, CA, where, at a private residence, he attended a roundtable fundraiser for Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton and the Democratic National Committee. In the evening, the President traveled to the residence of White House decorator Michael S. Smith, partner of U.S. Ambassador to Spain James Costos, where he visited with friends. Later, he traveled to the W Los Angeles-West Beverly Hills hotel in Los Angeles, CA, where he remained overnight. October 25 In the morning, the President traveled to Beverly Hills, CA, where, at a private residence, he attended a Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee roundtable fundraiser. In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. The White House announced that the President will travel to Orlando, FL, on October 28. The White House announced that the President will travel to Greece from November 14 through 17, Germany on November 17 and 18, and Peru from November 18 through 21. October 26 In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to discuss the ongoing campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization, Turkey's role supporting local Syrian forces in clearing ISIL from Turkey's border in northwest Syria, continuing coordination in combating ISIL in Syria, and the importance of denying safe haven to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) insurgent group in northern Iraq. October 27 In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had lunch. October 28 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Orlando, FL. In the evening, in Room 1046 of the CFE Arena, following his remarks at a campaign event for Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton, the President recorded separate interviews with YouTube creators Elizabeth Koshy, Lia Marie Johnson, and Adande "Swoozie" Thorne. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. Prior to departure from Orlando International Airport, aboard Air Force One, he visited briefly with Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler and lead guitarist Joe Perry. During the day, in the Oval Office, the President visited with Abraham Lincoln interpreter Richard "Fritz" Klein of Springfield, IL. The White House announced that the President will travel to Columbus, OH, on November 1. The President announced his intention to appoint Robert L. Morgan as a member of the Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission. The President announced his intention to appoint Toni L. Griffin and Alex Krieger as members of the Commission of Fine Arts. The President announced his intention to appoint Jacqueline K. Barton and Anne Case as members of the President's Committee on the National Medal of Science. The President announced his intention to appoint Merrill Friedman as a member of the President's Committee for People With Intellectual Disabilities. The President announced his intention to appoint Reuben Brigety as a member of the National Security Education Board. The President announced his intention to appoint Gene Shawcroft as a member of the Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission. The President announced his intention to designate Christine Fox as a member of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Naval Academy. October 31 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, on the South Portico, he and Mrs. Obama greeted local schoolchildren and children of U.S. servicemembers trick-or-treating at the White House for Halloween. The White House announced that the President will travel to Raleigh, NC, on November 2. The White House announced that the President will travel to Miami, FL, on November 2 and 3. November 1 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President recorded an interview with Bill Maher of HBO's "Real Time With Bill Maher" program for later broadcast. Later, he traveled to Columbus, OH. In the evening, in Conference Room 232 of the Field House at Capital University, the President recorded separate radio interviews with Willie Moore, Jr., of the "Willie Moore Jr. Show," and Thomas Joyner, Sybil Wilkes, and Damon Williams of the "Tom Joyner Morning Show," both for later broadcast. Then, in Classroom 203, also at the Field House, he recorded an interview with Versha Sharma of NowThis News for later broadcast. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. The White House announced that the President will travel to Jacksonville, FL, on November 3. The White House announced that the President will travel to Charlotte, NC, on November 4. The President declared a major disaster in Iowa and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding from September 21 through October 3. November 2 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Doctor's Office, he recorded separate radio interviews with Shilynne Cole of WQMG in Greensboro, NC, and Monica May of WCFB in Orlando, FL, both for later broadcast. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Raleigh, NC. Upon arrival, he traveled to the Eddie Smith Field House at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where, in the Team Room, he recorded an interview with Gina Rodriguez of MiTú for later online broadcast. Then, also at the Field House, in the Director's Office, he recorded several brief "get out the vote" promotional videos for the mobile application Snapchat and the video streaming service Spotify. Later, he traveled to Miami, FL. In the evening, upon arrival in Miami, the President traveled to Miami Beach, FL, where, at a private residence, he met with friends and supporters to discuss plans for the Barack Obama Foundation. Later, he traveled to the InterContinental Miami hotel, where he remained overnight. The White House announced that the President will travel to Fayetteville, NC, on November 4. The President declared a major disaster in Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Matthew beginning on October 7 and continuing. The President declared a major disaster in Minnesota and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding from September 21 through 24. November 3 In the afternoon, in the Team Room of the FIU Arena at Florida International University, the President recorded separate radio interviews with Artie Goins of WBAV in Charlotte, NC, Erica DeLong, Brody Smith, and Nicole Weaver of WDCG's "Bob & the Showgram" program in Raleigh, NC, and John Monds of the "Love and R&B With John Monds" program, all for later broadcast. Later, he traveled to Jacksonville, FL. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Manager Joseph J. Maddon of Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs to congratulate him on his team's victory in the World Series. The President announced his intention to appoint Leonard A. Forsman as a member and Vice Chair of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. The President announced his intention to appoint Linda Behnken as a U.S. Commissioner on the U.S. International Pacific Halibut Commission. The President announced his intention to appoint Beth White as a member of the National Capital Planning Commission. The President announced his intention to appoint Donna Darm and Charles O. Swanton as U.S. Commissioners on the Pacific Salmon Commission. The President announced his intention to appoint Earl A. Powell III and Elizabeth K. Meyer as members of the Commission of Fine Arts. The President announced his intention to appoint Charles D. Brower and Gregory Siekaniec as Commissioners of the U.S. Section of the U.S.- Russia Polar Bear Commission. November 4 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Fayetteville, NC. While en route aboard Air Force One, he participated in an interview with David Remnick, editor of the New Yorker magazine. Upon arrival, he traveled to Fayetteville State University, where, in the Dance Studio at the Felton J. Capel Arena, he recorded an interview with Alfred C. Sharpton, Jr., of MSNBC's "PoliticsNation With Al Sharpton" program for later broadcast. Later, he traveled to Charlotte, NC. In the evening, while en route to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the President continued his interview with David Remnick of the New Yorker. Then, he returned to Washington, DC. The White House announced that the President will welcome the National Basketball Association Champion Cleveland Cavaliers to the White House on November 10. The White House announced that the President will travel to Orlando, FL, on November 6. The White House announced that the President will travel to Durham, NH, on November 7. The White House announced that the President will travel to Philadelphia, PA, on November 7. November 6 In the afternoon, the President traveled to Kissimmee, FL. Following his remarks at Osceola County Stadium, he met briefly with J.J. Holmes, a 12-year-old boy with cerebral palsy who had been removed from a Donald J. Trump Presidential campaign rally in Tampa, FL, on November 5 for protesting on behalf of people with disabilities. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. The White House announced that the President will travel to Ann Arbor, MI, on November 7. November 7 In the morning, the President traveled to Ann Arbor, MI. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Durham, NH. In the evening, the President traveled to Philadelphia, PA. Later, he and Mrs. Obama returned to Washington, DC. November 8 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Map Room, he recorded an election-night video message with BuzzFeed News for later broadcast. Then, in the Doctor's Office, he recorded separate telephone interviews with Frankie Darcell of WMXD in Detroit, MI, and WDAS in Philadelphia, PA; syndicated radio show host Jana Sutter; Cheryl "Cappuchino" Haygen of WUSL in Philadelphia; Joel "Java Joel" Murphy of WAKS in Cleveland, OH; Estee Martin, Lil Shawn, and Marc "DJ Nailz" Dixon of WPYO in Orlando, FL; and Mike Adam of WZMP in Philadelphia. Also in the morning, the President played basketball with friends and staff members. In the afternoon, in the East Room, the President met with departing White House interns and participated in a question-and-answer session. In the evening, at the Residence, the President monitored Presidential and congressional election returns. November 9 Early in the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with President-elect Donald J. Trump to congratulate him on his election victory. He also had a separate telephone conversation with Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton to commend her on the strong campaign she waged throughout the country. Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Also in the Oval Office, the President and White House Chief of Staff Denis R. McDonough met with several staff members to discuss the results of the elections. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, in the Oval Office, the President participated in an interview with Jann Wenner of Rolling Stone magazine. In the evening, in the Grand Foyer, the President hosted a group of former and current Cabinet members to thank them for their service. The White House announced that the President will welcome President-elect Trump to the White House on November 10 to discuss planning for the transition in order to ensure a smooth process between administrations. November 10 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Diplomatic Reception Room, the President and Mrs. Obama welcomed President-elect Donald J. Trump and his wife Melania Trump. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Alex Myteberi, a 6-year-old boy from Scarsdale, NY, who offered to share his house with Syrian refugees in need of shelter, about whom the President had spoken in his remarks at the Leaders' Summit on Refugees in New York City on September 20. Alex's mother Valbona Myteberi also attended. November 11 In the morning, in the State Dining Room, the President hosted a breakfast to honor veterans and their families on the observance of Veterans Day. Also in the morning, in the Oval Office, he participated in an interview with David Remnick, editor of the New Yorker magazine. Later, he traveled to Arlington, VA, where, at Arlington National Cemetery, he participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in commemoration of Veterans Day. In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, in the Oval Office, he continued his interview with David Remnick of the New Yorker. November 14 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had a telephone conversation with President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico to discuss Mexico-U.S. economic relations, migration issues, combating organized crime, strengthening the rule of law, and efforts to solidify Mexico-U.S. relations and institutionalize mechanisms of cooperation. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had lunch. In the evening, the President traveled to Athens, Greece, arriving the following morning. November 15 In the morning, upon arrival in Athens, the President traveled to the Arion Resort & Spa, Astir Palace hotel. In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Presidential Mansion, where he participated in an arrival ceremony with President Prokopios Pavlopoulos of Greece. Then, at the Maximos Mansion, he met with Prime Minister Alexios Tsipras of Greece. Later, he returned to the Arion Resort & Spa, Astir Palace hotel. In the evening, the President traveled to the Presidential Mansion. Later, he returned to the Arion Resort & Spa, Astir Palace hotel, where he remained overnight. The President announced the nomination of Rainey Ransom Brandt to be judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. November 16 In the morning, the President traveled to the Acropolis complex in Athens, where he toured the ruins with Ephorate of Antiquities of Athens Director Eleni Banou of Greece's Ministry of Culture and Sports. In the afternoon, in front of the Parthenon at the Acropolis, the President recorded a video interview for the White House Office of Digital Strategy in which he discussed his visit to Greece and the significance of Greece as the birthplace of democracy. Later, he toured the Acropolis Museum with Museum President Dimitrios Pandermalis. Then, he traveled to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, where he met with Greek opposition leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis, president of the New Democracy party. Later, he traveled to Berlin, Germany. In the evening, upon arrival in Berlin, the President traveled to the Hotel Adlon Kempinski, where he had dinner with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany and remained overnight. The White House announced that the President will present the Presidential Medal of Freedom on November 22. November 17 In the morning, the President traveled to the U.S. Embassy, where, in the Ernst Cramer Conference Room, he participated in a joint interview with Sonia Seymour Mikich of the German public television station ARD and Klaus Brinkbäumer of Der Spiegel magazine for later broadcast and publication. In the afternoon, in the Quadriga Room at the U.S. Embassy, the President had lunch with U.S. Ambassador to Germany John B. Emerson. Then, he returned to the Hotel Adlon Kempinski. Later, he traveled to the German Chancellery, where, in the Chancellor's Private Office, he met with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany. In the evening, in the Private Dining Room at the Chancellery, the President and Chancellor Merkel had dinner. Later, he returned to the Hotel Adlon Kempinski, where he remained overnight. The White House announced that the President will pardon the National Thanksgiving Turkey in the Rose Garden on November 23. November 18 In the morning, the President traveled to the German Chancellery, where, in the Banquet Room, he met with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, President François Hollande of France, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy Brey of Spain, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy, and Prime Minister Theresa May of the United Kingdom to discuss common challenges facing the transatlantic community, including the need to stabilize the situations in the Middle East and North Africa, efforts to secure diplomatic resolutions to the conflicts in Syria and eastern Ukraine, and the importance of continued cooperation through NATO and other multilateral institutions. President Obama emphasized the vital role of democratic values in advancing human freedom and progress throughout history and in the future. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Lima, Peru. In the evening, upon arrival in Lima, the President traveled to the JW Marriott Hotel Lima, where he remained overnight. The President announced his intention to nominate Seth Harris and Jeffrey R. Moreland to be Directors on the AMTRAK Board of Directors. The President announced his intention to nominate Rachel A. Meidl to be a member of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. The President announced his intention to nominate Michael P. Leary to be Inspector General of the Social Security Administration. The President announced his intention to nominate Robert P. Storch to be Inspector General of the National Security Agency. The President announced his intention to appoint Victor Santiago Pineda, Shelley Siegel, and Karen Tamley as members of the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Access Board. The President announced his intention to appoint Maxwell Barrows and Ryan Easterly as members of the President's Committee for People With Intellectual Disabilities. The President announced his intention to appoint Marvin Johnson and David Walker as members of the Federal Service Impasses Panel, Federal Labor Relations Authority. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission: Kenneth R. Feinberg; Elaine R. Jones; Yo-Yo Ma; and John B. Kennedy Schlossberg. The President announced his intention to appoint Clyde Terry as a member of the National Council on Disability, and upon appointment, to designate him as Chairperson. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the National Council on Disability: Billy W. Altom; Rabia Belt; Wendy S. Harbour; and Benro T. Ogunyipe. November 19 In the morning, in his suite at the JW Marriott Hotel Lima, the President met with U.S. Ambassador to Peru Brian A. Nichols and his family. Then, he participated in a meet-and-greet event with U.S. Embassy personnel and their families in the Salon San Martin. Later, he traveled to the Lima Convention Centre, where, in the San Borja 2 room, he met with President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski of Peru. In the afternoon, also at the Lima Convention Centre, in the San Borja 1 room, the President attended a meeting of leaders of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) nations to discuss continued U.S. support for free trade, its strengthening of ties with the countries in the region, and its need to stay engaged in an increasingly interconnected world. Then, on the second-floor terrace at the Centre, he received an official welcoming to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' summit by President Kuczynski. Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. Later, he returned to the JW Marriott hotel. In the evening, the President traveled to Parque de la Reserva, where he attended the APEC leaders' gala dinner. Later, he returned to the JW Marriott hotel, where he remained overnight. November 20 In the morning, the President traveled to the Lima Convention Centre, where, in the Lima 2 room, he participated in a retreat session of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' summit. Also in the morning, on the margins of the APEC leaders summit, he met with President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia to discuss the situations in Ukraine and Syria. In the afternoon, on the second-floor terrace at the Lima Convention Centre, the President participated in a family photograph with APEC leaders' summit delegates. Later, in the Lima 2 room, he participated in a second retreat session of the APEC leaders' summit, followed by a farewell ceremony. Also in the afternoon, on the margins of the APEC leaders' summit, he met with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan to discuss Japan-U.S. relations and areas of continued cooperation. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving the following morning. November 21 The President announced his intention to appoint Fred Eychaner and David M. Rubenstein as General Trustees of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The President announced his intention to appoint Sam D. Brown, William H. Freeman and Lena L. Kennedy as members of the Advisory Committee on the Arts for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The President announced his intention to appoint Randy L. Erwin as a member of the Federal Salary Council. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the National Museum and Library Services Board: Sayeed Choudhury; Luis Herrera; Homa Naficy; Tey M. Nunn; Jane Pickering; and Beth Takekawa. The President announced his intention to appoint Sarah Suszczyk and William Valdez as members of the National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations. The President announced his intention to appoint Mark Toy as a Commissioner of the Mississippi River Commission. The President announced his intention to appoint Sue Lowry as the Federal Commissioner on the Red River Compact Commission. The President announced his intention to appoint Anna E. Roosevelt as Alternate Commissioner of the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission. The President announced his intention to appoint Luis M. Benavides as a member of the U.S. Section of the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission. November 22 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. November 23 In the morning, in the Situation Room, the President met with his national security team to discuss comprehensive domestic and international efforts to protect the U.S. during the holiday season, commend Federal, State, and local authorities for their continued cooperation to ensure public safety, and receive a briefing on recent military operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and Al Qaida terrorist organizations that targeted key external operations plotters. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he recorded a video to commemorate World AIDS Day for later broadcast. In the afternoon, at the Armed Forces Retirement Home, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha helped serve Thanksgiving meals to residents. They were joined by Mrs. Obama's brother Craig M. Robinson, his wife Kelly, and their sons Aaron and Austin. November 24 During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with nine deployed U.S. servicemembers from each branch of the Armed Forces to wish them and their families a happy Thanksgiving. November 26 During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President-elect Donald J. Trump. November 27 In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with President-elect Donald J. Trump. November 28 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Also in the morning, the President was briefed by Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa O. Monaco on the car and knife attack at Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. In the evening, at the Residence, the President and Vice President Biden had dinner with Senate Minority Leader Harry M. Reid. November 29 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, the President met with the 2016-2017 class of White House Fellows to discuss their accomplishments over the past year and thank them for their service. In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, where he visited with 13 wounded U.S. Army servicemembers and awarded 12 Purple Heart medals. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. The President announced his intention to nominate J. Bruce Hamilton to be a member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. The President announced his intention to nominate Patrick K. Nakamura to be a member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission. The President announced his intention to appoint Jeri L. Williams as a member of the Medal of Valor Review Board. The President announced his intention to appoint Phil Fuentes as a member of the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. The President announced his intention to appoint Charles H. Ramsey and Dan Tangherlini as members of the National Infrastructure Advisory Council. The President announced his intention to appoint Thelma Duggin and David C. Jacobson as members of the Board of Trustees of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council: Tom A. Bernstein; David Marchick; Michael Polsky; Richard Price; and Ronald A. Ratner. November 30 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. William E. Haslam of Tennessee to express concern for the residents of Tennessee affected by the Chimney Top Fire and recent tornadoes in southeastern Tennessee, express his condolences for the lives lost in the fire, receive an update on the ongoing response efforts, and offer Federal assistance. The President made additional disaster assistance available to the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken in the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians as a result of severe storms, flooding, and mudslides from December 4 through 6, 2014. December 1 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Thomas E. Donilon, Chair of the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity, to discuss the Commission's findings and recommendations. Later, in the Green Room, he and Mrs. Obama participated in a photo shoot, followed by an interview in the Red Room with Jess Cagle and Sandra Sobieraj Westfall of People magazine. The White House announced that the President will travel to MacDill Air Force Base, FL, on December 6. The President announced his intention to appoint Dave A. Chokshi as a member of the Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative and Public Health. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Air Force Academy: Roel C. Campos; Linda Garcia Cubero; B. Alvin Drew; Judith A. Fedder; and Edward Rice, Jr. The President announced his intention to appoint Frederick H. Black, Sr., Jane Holl Lute, and Elizabeth Young McNally as members of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Military Academy. The President announced his intention to appoint Mostafa A. El-Sayed and Pedro A. Sanchez as members of the President's Committee on the National Medal of Science. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee: Peter Altabefl; John Donovan; Steve Smith; and Jeffrey K. Storey. December 2 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, the President posted an entry to his Facebook feed, including a promotional video via Facebook Live, on the beginning of the enrollment period for the Federal health insurance marketplace through healthcare.gov. The President declared a major disaster in Pennsylvania and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding on October 20 and 21. December 3 The White House announced further details on the President's travel to MacDill Air Force Base, FL, on December 6. December 4 In the evening, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the President and Mrs. Obama attended the 2016 Kennedy Center Honors Gala. December 5 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. The White House announced that the President will meet with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan in Honolulu, HI, on December 27, where he will accompany the Prime Minister on a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. December 6 In the morning, the President traveled to Tampa, FL, arriving in the afternoon. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy to thank him for his support, discuss the results of Italy's December 4 constitutional referendum, and emphasize the importance of continued Italy-U.S. cooperation and strong bilateral relations. In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister John P. Key of New Zealand to thank him for his support during President Obama's tenure and underscore continued close New Zealand-U.S. relations. The President announced his intention to nominate Thomas J. Murphy to be Under Secretary for Benefits at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The President announced his intention to nominate Ann D. Begeman to be a member of the Surface Transportation Board. The President announced his intention to nominate Richard A. Kennedy to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. The President announced his intention to nominate Rebecca E. Rapp to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation. The President announced his intention to appoint Jerry M. Hultin and Lisa A. Hallett as members of the American Battle Monuments Commission. The President announced his intention to appoint Rebecca Hankins and Naomi L. Nelson as members of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. The President announced his intention to appoint Lee A. Feinstein, Priscilla Levine Kersten, and Jonathan S. Lavine as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council. December 7 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with President François Hollande of France to express his appreciation for their strong cooperation during President Obama's tenure and France's contribution to a strong and united transatlantic alliance. The President announced his intention to appoint Jason Glass and Susanna Loeb as members of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences. The President announced his intention to appoint Lesley Israel as a member of the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad. The President announced his intention to appoint Sheila Lirio Marcelo and John W. Miller as members of the Library of Congress Trust Fund Board. The President announced his intention to appoint Rickey D. James and Shepard M. Smith as Commissioners of the Mississippi River Commission. December 8 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the evening, on the State Floor, the President and Mrs. Obama hosted the Congressional Ball. December 9 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with 15-year-old Peoria, AZ, resident Nick Wetzel, who visited the White House on a trip sponsored by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Mr. Wetzel's mother Nancy and brothers Gregory and Stephan also attended. In the afternoon, in the Diplomatic Reception Room, the President and Mrs. Obama viewed a performance by the Bethune-Cookman University Concert Chorale and participated in a photo opportunity. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he recorded a video to thank Federal employees for their service. December 12 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President received an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President recorded an interview with Trevor Noah of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" for later broadcast. December 13 In the morning, in the Situation Room, the President met with the National Security Council to discuss U.S. efforts to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization, including the Iraqi-led campaign to liberate Mosul, efforts of coalition partners in Northern Syria to isolate Raqqa, and U.S. airstrikes to remove key ISIL leaders and attack planners. They also discussed the situation in Aleppo, Syria, following the military actions of the Syrian regime, backed by Russia and Iran. December 15 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, the President had a telephone conversation with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to express his condolences for those killed and wounded in the December 10 terrorist attacks in Istanbul. They also discussed the situation in Aleppo, Syria; efforts to combat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization; and Turkey-U.S. relations. Later in the morning, in the Roosevelt Room, the President dropped by a meeting between National Security Adviser Susan E. Rice and outgoing Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon of the United Nations. The President thanked former Secretary-General Ban for his valuable leadership of the U.N. over the past decade. The two leaders also discussed U.S.-U.N. accomplishments since 2009, including addressing climate change, preventing and ending armed conflicts, protecting human rights, advancing economic development, reducing inequality, and combating the nuclear and missile threats posed by Iran and North Korea. The President conveyed the importance of the U.S.-U.N. partnership and urged continued U.N. reform efforts. In the afternoon, in the South Court Auditorium of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the President dropped by a screening of the film "Hidden Figures" hosted by Mrs. Obama, where he greeted actors Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson, and other cast members. Later, in the Cabinet Room, the President recorded an interview with Steve Inskeep of NPR's "Morning Edition" program for later broadcast. The White House announced that the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha will travel to Honolulu, HI, on December 16. The President announced his intention to appoint Gregory S. Fehribach as a member of the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Access Board. The President announced his intention to appoint Dorit D. Straus as a member of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee at the Department of State. The President announced his intention to appoint Lynne M. Ireland, Mort Sajadian, and Kenneth J. Schutz as members of the National Museum and Library Services Board. The President announced his intention to appoint Debo P. Adegbile and Catherine E. Lhamon as Commissioners of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. The President declared a major disaster in Tennessee and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by wildfires from November 28 through December 9. December 16 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Honolulu, HI, arriving in the evening. In the evening, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to their vacation residence in Kailua, HI, where they remained overnight. December 17 In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI. In the afternoon, the President returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI, where he remained overnight. During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing. December 18 In the morning, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Kaneohe, HI, where they hiked the nature trails of the Ho`omaluhia Botanical Garden. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Kailua, HI, where they remained overnight. During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing. December 19 In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI. Later, he returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI. Also in the morning, he received a briefing from his national security team on the assassination of Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrei Gennadyevich Karlov in Ankara, Turkey. Later in the morning, the President traveled to Mid-Pacific Country Club. In the afternoon, the President returned to his vacation residence. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Honolulu, HI. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Kailua, where they remained overnight. Also in the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to offer his condolences on behalf of the United States for the terrorist attack at the Christmas market in Berlin, renew his offer of U.S. assistance, and discuss German-U.S. counterterrorism cooperation. During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing. December 20 In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI. Later, he returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI. In the afternoon, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Bellows Air Force Station in Waimanalo, HI. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Kailua, where they remained overnight. During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing. December 21 In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI. Later, he returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI. Then, he traveled to Kapolei, HI. In the afternoon, the President returned to his vacation residence in Kailua. In the evening, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Buzz's Lanikai restaurant. Later, they returned to their vacation residence, where they remained overnight. During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing. The President announced his intention to appoint Reno Keoni Franklin as a member of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the Board of Trustees of the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development: Barbara J. Ells; Princess Daazhraii Johnson; Beverly Wright Morris; and C. Matthew Snipp. The President announced his intention to appoint Randy L. Erwin as a member of the National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations. The President made additional disaster assistance available to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for the Commonwealth as a result of Typhoon Soudelor that occurred during the period from August 1 through 3, 2015. December 22 In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI. Later, he returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI. In the afternoon, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, where they spent time with friends at an on-base beach. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Kailua, where they remained overnight. During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing. The White House announced further details on the President's meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan in Honolulu, HI, on December 27. December 23 In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI. Later, he returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI. Then, he traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay. In the afternoon, the President returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, where he remained overnight. During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing. December 24 In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI. Later, he returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI. In the afternoon, the President and his daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Honolulu, where they had lunch at Side Street Inn and played a live-action escape room game at Breakout Waikiki. Later, they traveled to Kailua, where, at Island Snow, they purchased shave ice and greeted customers and staff. In the evening, the President and his daughters Malia and Sasha returned to their vacation residence. Later, the President had separate telephone conversations with deployed U.S. servicemembers from each branch of the Armed Forces to thank them and their families for their service and sacrifice. He remained at the residence overnight. During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing. December 25 In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI, where they visited with U.S. servicemembers and their families. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama returned to their vacation residence in Kailua, HI, where they remained overnight. During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing. December 26 In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI. Then, he returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI. Later, he traveled to the Mid-Pacific Country Club. In the afternoon, the President returned to his vacation residence. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Honolulu, HI. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Kailua, where they remained overnight During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing. December 27 In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI. Later, he returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI. Later in the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Camp H.M. Smith in Aiea, HI, where, in the Commander's Office, he met with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan. Later, they traveled to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, where, at the USS Arizona Memorial, they toured memorial sites and honored the deceased with flowers. Then, on Kilo Pier 7/8, they greeted survivors of the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. In the afternoon, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Honolulu, HI, where, at Hanauma Bay State Park, they snorkeled with friends. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Kailua, where they remained overnight. During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing. December 28 In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI. Later, he returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI. Then, he traveled to Kapolei, HI. Also in the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with President-elect Donald J. Trump to discuss the transition process in order to ensure a smooth and effective transition of power. In the afternoon, the President returned to his vacation residence in Kailua. In the evening, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Honolulu, HI, where they toured the Shangri La Center for Islamic Arts and Cultures. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Kailua, where they remained overnight. During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing. December 29 In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI. Later, he returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI. Later in the morning, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Bellows Air Force Station in Waimanalo, HI. In the afternoon, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha returned to their vacation residence in Kailua. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Waikiki, HI. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Kailua, where they remained overnight. During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing. The President announced his intention to appoint Rhoda Mae Kerr and Carl Newman as members of the National Infrastructure Advisory Council. The President announced his intention to appoint Ellen Ochoa as a member of the National Science Board for the National Science Foundation. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council: Walter R. Allen, Jr.; Deborah A. Oppenheimer; Scott Straus; and Jeremy M. Weinstein. The President announced his intention to designate Bridget Altenburg and Brenda S. "Sue" Fulton as members of the Board of Visitors for the U.S. Military Academy. The President announced his intention to designate Soudarak "Sue" Hoppin as a member of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Air Force Academy. December 30 In the afternoon, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Mokuleia, HI. In the evening, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha returned to their vacation residence in Kailua, HI, where they remained overnight. During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing. December 31 In the morning, the President traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, HI. In the afternoon, the President returned to his vacation residence in Kailua, HI, where he remained overnight. He received a briefing from members of his national security team on the terrorist attack at the Reina nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey. During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing. The White House announced that the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha will return to Washington, DC, on January 1, 2017. January 1, 2017 In the morning, the President and his daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Honolulu, HI, where, at the East-West Center (EWC) at the University of Hawaii, they met with new EWC President Richard R. Vuylsteke and outgoing President Charles E. Morrison. The President's sister Maya Soetoro-Ng also attended. Later, he and his daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, where President Obama's grandfather Stanley Dunham is buried. Then, they returned to their vacation residence in Kailua, HI. In the afternoon, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Bellows Air Force Station in Waimanalo, HI. Later, they returned to their vacation residence in Kailua. In the evening, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Buzz's Lanikai restaurant. Later, they returned to Washington, DC, arriving the following morning. During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing. January 2 During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing. January 3 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to express his condolences for the many killed and wounded in the terrorist attack at the Reina nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey, on December 21, as well as the December 17 attack against off-duty Turkish security personnel in Kayseri, Turkey; reiterate their joint resolve to defeat terrorism; discuss Turkey's ongoing efforts to facilitate a cease-fire and a return to political negotiations between the regime and the opposition in Syria; note recent progress in the multilateral campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization in Iraq and Syria; and review the situation in Cyprus, with both leaders expressing hope that upcoming diplomatic engagements will result in an agreement to reunify the island as a bizonal, bicommunal federation. Later in the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President recorded an interview with Ilana Dayan of Israel's Channel 2 for later broadcast. The White House announced that the President will travel to Chicago, IL, on January 10 to deliver his Farewell Address to the Nation. January 4 In the morning, at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center Auditorium, the President met with members of the House and Senate Democratic Caucuses, including Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, and Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, to discuss the future of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, VA. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. January 5 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, the President received a briefing from senior members of his national security team on the classified report detailing Russian and other foreign interference in the 2016 U.S. Presidential election and related cyber attacks on the Democratic Party. Then, in the Diplomatic Reception Room, he recorded separate "Live From the White House" interviews with Chicago, IL, television journalists Jay Levine of WBBM, Muriel Clair of WGN, Dawn Hasbrouck of WFLD, Carol Marin of WMAQ, and Judy Hsu of WLS, all for later broadcast. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of Nana Dankwa Akufo-Addo as President of Ghana in Accra, Ghana, on January 7: Linda Thomas-Greenfield (head of delegation); Robert Jackson; and Karen Bass. The President announced his intention to appoint Barbara Jenkins and Tarajean Yazzie-Mintz as members of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences. The President announced his intention to appoint Herbert Block, Eric D. Schwerin, and Gary P. Zola as members of the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the National Museum and Library Services Board: Sylvia Orozco; Annette Evans Smith; Deborah Taylor; and Jonathan L. Zittrain. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council: Tamar Newberger; Eric Ortner; Michael Posner; and Menachem Rosensaft. January 6 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Lower Cross Hall and Oval Office, the President recorded an interview with George Stephanopoulos of ABC's "This Week" program for later broadcast. Also in the afternoon, the President received a briefing from Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa O. Monaco on the shooting at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, FL. During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Gov. Richard L. Scott of Florida and Broward County Mayor Barbara Sharief to discuss the shooting at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, extend his condolences to the families and other loved ones of those killed, and offer Federal assistance in the investigation. Also during the day, the President met with former Mayor R.T. Rybak of Minneapolis, MN. The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Chicago, IL, on January 10 to deliver his Farewell Address to the Nation. The President announced his intention to appoint Daniel Willingham as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences. The President announced his intention to appoint John W. Keker and Mark Pincus as members of the Board of Directors of the Presidio Trust. The President announced his intention to appoint Waded Cruzado as a member of the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development. The President announced his intention to appoint Louis Susman as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The President announced his intention to appoint Joan E. Silber as a member of the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad. The President announced his intention to appoint Matthew L. Wiener as a member of the Council of the Administrative Conference of the United States, and upon appointment, to designate him Vice Chairman. The President announced his intention to appoint Rosemary Joyce and James W. Willis as members of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee. The President announced his intention to appoint Michael A. McFaul as a member of the National Security Education Board. The President announced his intention to appoint Tissa Illangasekare as a member of the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board. January 7 In the afternoon, the President traveled to Jacksonville, FL, where he attended the wedding of White House Trip Director Marvin D. Nicholson, Jr. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. January 9 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office and other White House locations, the President recorded an interview with Steve Kroft of CBS's "60 Minutes" program for later broadcast. In the evening, the President made revisions to his Farewell Address to the Nation, to be delivered on January 10. January 10 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Map Room, the President met with Director of Speechwriting Cody S. Keenan and made revisions to his Farewell Address to the Nation, to be delivered in the evening. Later, in the East Room, he and Mrs. Obama participated in a farewell event and group photograph with the White House Residence staff. Then, they, their daughter Malia, and the President's sister Auma Obama traveled to Joint Base Andrews, MD. Upon arrival, in the Air Force One hangar, he and Mrs. Obama participated in a farewell event for the Presidential Airlift Group. During the event, he made brief remarks, greeted Airlift Group members, and thanked them for their service. Then, he, Mrs. Obama, their daughter Malia, and Auma Obama traveled to Chicago, IL. While en route aboard Air Force One, the President recorded an interview with Lester Holt of NBC's "Nightly News" and "Dateline NBC" programs. Later, upon arrival in Chicago, he traveled to Valois Restaurant. In the evening, at Valois Restaurant, the President continued his interview with Lester Holt. Later, the President, his daughter Malia, and his sister Auma returned to Washington, DC, arriving the following morning. January 11 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee: John E. Frank; Lothar von Falkenhausen; Karol Wight; and Nancy Wilkie. The President announced his intention to appoint Terry Boston as a member of the National Infrastructure Advisory Council. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition: Christa Dietzen; Benjamin Flanner; Jayne Greenberg; and Barbara Van Dahlen. The President announced his intention to appoint Grant T. Harris and Andrew Weinstein as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council. The President announced his intention to appoint Markos Kounalakis and Mark L. Pryor as members of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. January 12 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, on the Navy Steps of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the President participated in a farewell event and group photograph with U.S. Digital Service staff members. During the day, the President participated in a farewell event with the Uniformed Division of the U.S. Secret Service. The White House announced that the President will welcome the 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs to the White House on January 16. The President announced his intention to appoint Joseph Cox as a member of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The President announced his intention to appoint Addy R. Schmitt as a member of the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission. The President announced his intention to appoint Charles Galbraith and Andrea Sanders as members of the Board of Trustees of the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture Arts Development. The President announced his intention to appoint Carrie Conaway and David Francis as members of the National Board for Education Sciences. The President announced his intention to appoint Anthony Robles and Brad Snyder as members of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. January 13 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had lunch with authors Dave Eggers, Colson Whitehead, Zadie Smith, Barbara Kingsolver, and Junot Díaz, and New York Times Chief Book Critic Michiko Kakutani. Later, in the Oval office, he participated in an interview with Ms. Kakutani. January 16 In the afternoon, at the Jobs Have Priority, Inc., Naylor Road family shelter, the President and Mrs. Obama participated in a service event in commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day and visited with shelter residents. The President announced his intention to nominate Todd P. Haskell to be Ambassador to the Congo. The President announced his intention to nominate Jason E. Kearns to be a member of the U.S. International Trade Commission. The President announced his intention to appoint Adrienne Harris, Behnaz Kibria, and Jason Miller as members of the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations. The President announced his intention to appoint Brady Deaton as a member of the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development. The President announced his intention to appoint Erica Schwartz as a member of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The President announced his intention to appoint Marjorie Margolies and Lesley Weiss as members of the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad. The President announced his intention to appoint Ann Marie Bledsoe Downes and Lawrence S. Roberts as members of the Board of Trustees of the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Cultural and Arts Development. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the National Infrastructure Advisory Council: Cristin Dorgelo; Christy Goldfuss; D.J. Patil; Amy Pope; and Dan Utech. The President announced his intention to appoint Janine Davidson, Avril D. Haines, and Shawn Skelly as members of the National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council: Daniel Benjamin; Michael Bosworth; Raffi Freedman-Gurspan; Samuel Gordon; Allan Holt; Sarah Hurwitz; Edward Lazarus; Susan Lowenberg; Melissa S. Rogers; and Maureen Schulman. January 17 In the morning, in the Situation Room, the President met with senior members of his counterterrorism and homeland security team to review ongoing security planning for the 58th Presidential Inauguration; discuss ongoing counterterrorism operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization in Mosul, Iraq, and around Raqqa, Syria; and express his deep appreciation for the contributions of his national security team to these efforts, as well as the contributions of the thousands of U.S. personnel deployed around the world who work every day to defend the U.S. Later, in the East Room, he participated in separate farewell events for the White House Medical Unit and General Services Administration staffs. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President welcomed Secretary of the Treasury Jacob J. Lew, Deputy Secretary Sarah Bloom Raskin, and U.S. Mint Principal Deputy Director Rhett Jeppson, who presented him with two medals, one for each term of his Presidency. Then, also in the Oval Office, he welcomed Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero and other senior leaders from the National Archives and Records Administration to thank them for their service. The President announced his intention to appoint Anita Fineday and Russ McDonald as members of the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children. The President announced his intention to appoint Valerie B. Jarrett and Susan E. Rice as General Trustees on the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The President announced his intention to appoint Linda Smith as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences. The President announced his intention to appoint Carole Johnson as a member of the National Cancer Advisory Board. The President announced his intention to appoint Suzy George as a member of the National Security Education Board. The President announced his intention to appoint Jason Collins and Carli Lloyd as Cochairs of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar; Paulette Aniskoff; Caitlin Cahow; Pamela Coleman; Chase Cushman; Gabrielle Douglas; Debra Eschmeyer; Tara McGuinness; and Ibtihaj Muhammad. The President announced his intention to appoint Robert Carrigan as a member of the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee. The President announced his intention to appoint Angus King as a member of the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission. The President announced his intention to appoint Benjamin J. Rhodes as a member of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council. The President announced his intention to appoint Shannon O'Neil and Daniel Restrepo as members of the Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board: Kristie A. Canegallo; Christopher Fonzone; Maneesh Goyal; Rudy Mehrbani; Natalie Quillian; and Roberto Rodriguez. January 18 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to thank him for his partnership and review areas of cooperation including defense, civil nuclear energy, climate change, and enhanced people-to-people ties. He also had a telephone conversation with President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai and Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah of Afghanistan to discuss his appreciation for the Afghanistan-U.S. partnership and commend the leaders for their commitment to the Afghan people and the National Unity Government's efforts to reduce corruption and support the rule of law. During the day, in the Roosevelt Room, the President recorded an interview with former senior advisers H. Daniel Pfeiffer, Jonathan E. Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Thomas F. Vietor for Crooked Media's "Pod Save America" podcast for later broadcast. January 19 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. During the day, the President and Mrs. Obama had a telephone conversation with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany and her husband Joachim Sauer to express appreciation for their personal friendship and efforts to forge a deeper Germany-U.S. partnership over the last 8 years, thank Chancellor Merkel for her strong, courageous, and steady leadership, and discuss the crucial importance of maintaining a strong transatlantic bond, a rules-based international order, and the defense of values that have done so much to advance human progress around the world. January 20 In the morning, in the State Dining Room, the President and Mrs. Obama were presented by White House Residence staff with two flags that flew over the White House, one flown on the first day of his Presidency and one flown the morning of the last day of his Presidency. The President also left a letter for President-elect Donald J. Trump in the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office. Later, on the North Portico, the President and Mrs. Obama welcomed President-elect Trump and his wife Melania Trump to the White House. Then, in the Blue Room, they hosted a tea and coffee reception with President-elect Trump and Mrs. Trump. Also attending were Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill T. Biden, Vice President-elect Michael R. Pence and his wife Karen Pence, and the leaders of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and their spouses. Later in the morning, at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, the President and Mrs. Obama attended the swearing-in and Inaugural Address of President Donald J. Trump.