Last Friday, President Obama flew into Detroit to visit an auto plant. Upon his arrival at Detroit Wayne County Airport, he shakes hands with Mayor Dave Bing (left) and Rep. Carolyn Kilpatrick, D-Mich. (center). (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Touring the Plant
Here, the president steps out of a Jeep Grand Cherokee during his tour of the Jefferson North Chrysler Plant. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Approaching the Stage
Obama waves to the crowd of workers as he is introduced before delivering remarks at the plant. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Trumping the Bailout
During his speech, the president highlighted the success of the auto industry bailout and its positive effect on the economy. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Praising the Workers
“I placed that faith in you and all of America’s autoworkers, and you’ve vindicated that belief. The fact that we’re standing in this magnificent factory today is a testament to the decisions we made and the sacrifices that you and countless stakeholders across this industry and this country were willing to make,” Obama said. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Greetings
Obama took time to greet workers during his visit to the Jefferson North Chrysler Plant. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Spy Museum
Back in D.C. on Friday, President Obama made a surprise visit to the Spy Museum. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Sunday’s B-Ball Workout
Obama and another gentleman leave after playing basketball at Fort McNair in D.C. on Sunday.
Daddy-Daughter Time
On Sunday afternoon, the president and his youngest daughter Sasha attended a WNBA game between the Washington Mystics and the Tulsa Shock. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
WNBA Game
Sasha invited a friend from school to come along. Mystics owner Ted Leonsis, second from left, sits nearby. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Atlanta Bound
Obama walks toward Air Force One on Monday, before traveling to Atlanta to speak at the Disabled American Veterans convention. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Obama’s Speech
During his speech, Obama hailed this month's planned withdrawal of all U.S. combat troops as a major success. (AP Photo/john Bazemore)
Greetings
After his speech, President Obama greeted audience members at the convention. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
DNC Fundraiser
After the convention, Obama spoke at a Democratic National Committee (DNC) fundraising event in Atlanta. Here he is introduced by Mayor Kasim Reed. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Bill Signing/Town Hall
The president will sign the Fair Sentencing Act in the Oval Office on Tuesday. The legislation narrows the disparity between sentences for crack cocaine possession and those for powder cocaine. Following the signing, he’ll host a town hall at the White House along with the Forum with Young African Leaders.
AFL-CIO Meeting
On Wednesday, Obama is scheduled to speak at the AFL-CIO Executive Committee Meeting. He will leave for Chicago in the afternoon.
Happy Birthday!
Also on Wednesday, President Obama celebrates his 49th birthday. With First Lady Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha in Spain and Malia at camp, Obama will celebrate in Chicago with a birthday dinner.
Spain Trip
While the president celebrates his birthday. The first lady and youngest daughter Sasha arrive in Spain for a private vacation with longtime family friends.
Chicago Visit
While in Chicago on Thursday, President Obama will visit a Ford plant and attend Democratic fundraisers. He will return to D.C. later in the day.
White House Meetings
Obama will attend meetings at the White House on Friday.
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