Upcoming beyond the White House ...
President Bush is gone from the White House. But he'll be back.
He has embarked on a 12-day journey that is taking him from Washington to West Virginia to Kennebunkport, Maine, and then, after an overnight respite at Camp David, on to Asia -- where he's got his hands full with sticky diplomatic situations.
In Seoul, the focus is northward -- on the continuing efforts to tame North Korea's nuclear ambitions. In Bangkok, the pressing issue is Myanmar. And while the purpose of the president's visit to smoggy Beijing is ostensibly to attend the opening of the Summer Olympic Games and cheer for U.S. athletes, questions about China's handling of human rights issues will undergird everything he does there.
For the schedule, read the full story ...
Photo credit: Peter Parks / Agence France-Presse
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
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For Immediate Release July 30, 2008
This Information Subject To Change
THE WEEK AHEAD
Thursday, July 31, 2008 | Monday, August 11, 2008
Thursday, July 31
8:40 am THE PRESIDENT participates in a Photo Opportunity with Recipients
EDT of the Scouts in Action Commendation
East Room, The White House
STILL PHOTOGRAPHERS
10:30 am THE PRESIDENT makes Remarks at the 2008 Annual Meeting
of the West Virginia Coal Association
The Greenbrier | White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
OPEN PRESS
RON: Kennebunkport, Maine
Friday, August 1 – Saturday, August 2
RON: Kennebunkport, Maine
Sunday, August 3
4:00 pm THE PRESIDENT welcomes the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai Emirate
Camp David
POOL COVERAGE
RON: Camp David
Monday, August 4
RON: Aboard Air Force One
Tuesday, August 5
RON: Seoul, Republic of Korea
Wednesday, August 6
9:20 am THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush participate in an Arrival Ceremony
Local Time Blue House – Grand Garden | Seoul, Republic of Korea
(EDT + 13) OPEN PRESS
9:40 am THE PRESIDENT meets with the President of the Republic of Korea
Blue House | Seoul, Republic of Korea
POOL AT TOP
11:00 am THE PRESIDENT participates in a Joint Press Availability with the President of
the Republic of Korea
Blue House | Seoul, Republic of Korea
OPEN PRESS
12:00 pm THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush participate in a Social Lunch with the President
of the Republic of Korea and Mrs. Kim Yoon-ok
Blue House | Seoul, Republic of Korea
POOL FOR TOASTS ONLY
1:30 pm THE PRESIDENT makes Remarks at United States Army Garrison-Yongsan
United States Army Garrison-Yongsan | Seoul, Republic of Korea
OPEN PRESS
7:15 pm THE PRESIDENT meets with the Prime Minister of Thailand
Local Time Government House | Bangkok, Thailand
(EDT + 11) STILLS AT TOP
7:50 pm THE PRESIDENT makes a Joint Statement with the Prime Minister of Thailand
Government House | Bangkok, Thailand
OPEN PRESS
RON: Bangkok, Thailand
Thursday, August 7
9:30 am THE PRESIDENT makes Remarks in Bangkok, Thailand
Queen Sirikit National Convention Center | Bangkok, Thailand
OPEN PRESS
10:55 am THE PRESIDENT visits Mercy Centre
The Human Development Foundation – Mercy Centre | Bangkok, Thailand
POOL COVERAGE
12:00 pm THE PRESIDENT participates in a Briefing on Disaster Relief Efforts in Burma
Ambassador’s Residence | Bangkok, Thailand
POOL AT TOP
12:25 pm THE PRESIDENT participates in Lunch with Burma Activists
Ambassador’s Residence | Bangkok, Thailand
POOL AT TOP
1:45 pm THE PRESIDENT participates in a Roundtable Interview with Radio Media on Burma
Ambassador’s Residence | Bangkok, Thailand
CLOSED PRESS
RON: Beijing, People’s Republic of China
Friday, August 8
8:00 am THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush participate in the Dedication of United States
Local Time Embassy Beijing
(EDT + 12) United States Embassy Beijing | Beijing, People’s Republic of China
OPEN PRESS
6:10 pm THE PRESIDENT meets with the President of the International Olympic Committee
Fencing Hall | Beijing, People’s Republic of China
TBD PRESS
6:30 pm THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush Greet the 2008 United States Summer Olympic
Team
Fencing Hall | Beijing, People’s Republic of China
TBD PRESS
8:00 pm THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush attend the Opening Ceremony of the
2008 Summer Olympic Games
National Stadium | Beijing, People’s Republic of China
OPEN PRESS
Note: Only press credentialed by the International Olympic Committee will be able to cover this event.
RON: Beijing, People’s Republic of China
Saturday, August 9
5:45 pm THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush attend Reception with CEO Sponsors of 2008 Unites States Summer Olympic Team
Ambassador’s Residence | Beiking, People’s Republic of China
CLOSED PRESS
RON: Beijing, People’s Republic of China
Sunday, August 10
8:10 pm THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush attend Church Service
TBA Location | Beijing, People’s Republic of China
CLOSED PRESS
12:30 pm THE PRESIDENT meets with the President of the People’s Republic of China
Zhongnanhai Compound – Yingtai Pavilion | Beijing, People’s Republic of China
TBD PRESS
1:05 pm THE PRESIDENT participates in a Social Lunch with the President of the People’s Republic of China
Zhongnanhai Compound | Beijing, People’s Republic of China
CLOSED PRESS
10:15 pm THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush attend Men’s Olympic Basketball – Team
USA vs. Team China
Wukesong Culture and Sports Center – Basketball Gymnasium | Beijing, People’s Republic of China
OPEN PRESS
Note: Only press credentialed by the International Olympic Committee will be able to cover this event.
RON: Beijing, People’s Republic of China
Monday, August 11
TBA EVENTS
RON: Washington, DC
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--James Gerstenzang
