Today's Schedule
Today, the President will award Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Staff Sergeant Miller will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions in Afghanistan on January 25, 2008. He displayed immeasurable courage and uncommon valor - eventually sacrificing his own life to save the lives of his teammates and 15 Afghanistan National Army soldiers. Staff Sergeant Miller's parents, Phil and Maureen Miller, will join the President at the White House to commemorate their son's selfless service and sacrifice.
All times are Eastern Daylight Time
11:15 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
11:30 AM: The Vice President chairs a regular meeting of senior officials to assess progress in Iraq
11:45 AM: The President receives the Economic Daily Briefing
12:30 PM: The President and the Vice President have lunch
1:45 PM: The President awards Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor; the Vice President and the First Lady also attend
3:00 PM: The President meets with senior advisors
4:25 PM: The President departs the White House en route Andrews Air Force Base
4:40 PM: The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route Newark, New Jersey
5:30 PM: The President arrives in Newark, New Jersey
6:00 PM: The President attends a DNC dinner
7:45 PM: The President departs Newark, New Jersey en route Andrews Air Force Base
8:35 PM: The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base
8:50 PM: The President arrives at the White House
Indicates Events that will be livestreamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live .