The Final State of the Union
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Summary:
Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
This week, the President made history by being the first sitting President to make a second visit to India. He and the First Lady also traveled to Saudi Arabia to pay their respects to the late King. And back at home, the President convened a meeting with U.S. mayors and honored outgoing Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel. That's January 23 to January 29 or, "Namaste Obama."
Friday, January 23
- The President hosted the annual Conference of Mayors.
Saturday, January 24 – Tuesday, January 27
- The President and First Lady traveled to India.
- In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the President and First Lady paid their respects to King Salman following the passing of the late Abdullah bin Abdulaziz.
Wednesday, January 28
- The President attended the Armed Forces farewell in honor of Secretary of Defense Hagel.
Thursday, January 29
- The President and Vice President traveled to Philadelphia to attend the House Democratic Caucus Retreat.
