Obama Oct. 10, 2011 week ahead. Republic of Korea State Dinner

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Schedule for Week of October 10, 2011

On Tuesday, the President will travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While in Pittsburgh, the President will visit the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local No. 5 Training Center. During his time at the IBEW Local No. 5 Training Center, the President will take a tour of the IBEW training facilities, convene a meeting of the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness, and deliver remarks. Later in the day, the President will travel to Orlando, Florida to attend campaign events.

On Wednesday, the President will deliver remarks at an American Latino Heritage Forum being hosted by the White House and the U.S. Department of the Interior to celebrate the past and ongoing contributions of American Latinos who have helped shape America’s rich and diverse history.

On Thursday, the President and First Lady will host President Lee Myung-bak and First Lady Kim Yoon-ok of the Republic of Korea for a state visit. This visit will highlight the strong alliance, the global partnership, and the deep economic ties between the United States and the Republic of Korea. The visit will also celebrate the strong bonds of friendship between the American and Korean people.

Details about Friday’s schedule will be released as they become available.

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