President Obama watches as U.S. Olympian Tim Morehouse fences at a White House event that celebrated the Olympics,
President Barack Obama visited Denmark to pitch the plan to bring the 2016 Olympic Games to his home city of Chicago. The White House announced yesterday that President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama would be traveling to Copenhagen for Chicago’s final presentation to the International Olympic Committee. Hopefully the Windy City Will be the home of The Olympics.
Message from the White House
Here is an excerpt:
“Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. I do that every day. Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of strength. It shows you have the courage to admit when you don’t know something, and to learn something new. So find an adult you trust – a parent, grandparent or teacher; a coach or counselor – and ask them to help you stay on track to meet your goals.
And even when you’re struggling, even when you’re discouraged, and you feel like other people have given up on you – don’t ever give up on yourself. Because when you give up on yourself, you give up on your country.”
http://www.whitehouse.gov/MediaResources/PreparedSchoolRemarks/