Obama Watch: Week of Jan. 24

The president delivers his State of the Union address; Michelle Obama appears on Oprah | plus more!

Support for Military Families - On Monday, the president, first lady and Dr. Jill Biden, the vice president’s wife, spoke at a White House event to announce ways the government is increasing support for military families.

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Support for Military Families - On Monday, the president, first lady and Dr. Jill Biden, the vice president’s wife, spoke at a White House event to announce ways the government is increasing support for military families.

New Member Reception - Later the same day, the Obamas will welcome new members of Congress to the White House for a reception.

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New Member Reception - Later the same day, the Obamas will welcome new members of Congress to the White House for a reception.

Mentoring Summit - On Tuesday, Mrs. Obama spoke at the National Mentoring Summit at the Library of Congress in D.C.

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Mentoring Summit - On Tuesday, Mrs. Obama spoke at the National Mentoring Summit at the Library of Congress in D.C.

State of the Union Address - On Tuesday evening, President Obama delivered his annual State of the Union Address in front of lawmakers. In a show of solidarity following the Arizona shootings earlier this month, members from both parties crossed the aisle to sit next to each other. Obama stressed unity in politics and talked about ways Democrats and Republicans can work together.

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State of the Union Address - On Tuesday evening, President Obama delivered his annual State of the Union Address in front of lawmakers. In a show of solidarity following the Arizona shootings earlier this month, members from both parties crossed the aisle to sit next to each other. Obama stressed unity in politics and talked about ways Democrats and Republicans can work together.

Wisconsin Visit - The president traveled to Manitowoc, Wisc., Wednesday to visit Orion Energy Systems, a company that specializes in providing solar technology and high-efficiency lighting for businesses.

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Wisconsin Visit - The president traveled to Manitowoc, Wisc., Wednesday to visit Orion Energy Systems, a company that specializes in providing solar technology and high-efficiency lighting for businesses.

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Company Tour - President Obama speaks while wearing protective glasses during the tour.

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Company Tour - President Obama speaks while wearing protective glasses during the tour.

Mrs. O Appears on Oprah - In an interview that aired Thursday on The Oprah Winfrey Show, first lady Michelle Obama voiced her support of military families and urged other Americans to do so as well. “There are things as a nation we can do, big and small,” she said. The show was taped last week.

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Mrs. O Appears on Oprah - In an interview that aired Thursday on The Oprah Winfrey Show, first lady Michelle Obama voiced her support of military families and urged other Americans to do so as well. “There are things as a nation we can do, big and small,” she said. The show was taped last week.

South Carolina Visit - Mrs. Obama traveled down to South Carolina Thursday to visit the Fort Jackson army base. Here, she takes part in a briefing about military readiness. Afterwards she toured the base and learned more about its “Go Green” dining initiative. The visit to the base was in support of her “Let’s Move” campaign to fight childhood obesity. The high percentage of overweight young people is hindering the military from getting the recruits they need.

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South Carolina Visit - Mrs. Obama traveled down to South Carolina Thursday to visit the Fort Jackson army base. Here, she takes part in a briefing about military readiness. Afterwards she toured the base and learned more about its “Go Green” dining initiative. The visit to the base was in support of her “Let’s Move” campaign to fight childhood obesity. The high percentage of overweight young people is hindering the military from getting the recruits they need.

Visiting Recruits - First Lady Michelle Obama sits with soldiers in training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.

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Visiting Recruits - First Lady Michelle Obama sits with soldiers in training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.

Meeting With Security Team - On Thursday, the president met with his national security team about Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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Meeting With Security Team - On Thursday, the president met with his national security team about Afghanistan and Pakistan.

White House Meetings - On Thursday and Friday the president will attend meeting at the White House.

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More Meetings - The president attended more White House meetings on Friday.