U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at the Daily Point of Light Award ceremony

Description:: President Obama hosts former President George H.W. Bush, former First Lady Barbara Bush, and members of the Bush family for an event honoring Floyd Hammer and Kathy Hamilton, the 5,000th recipients of the Daily Point of Light Award. Obama reflects on the creation of the award under President Bush, the amazing people who have been recognized for their service, and says public service is part of being an American. Kathy Hamilton expresses her appreciation for the award. Former President Bush introduces his son Neil Bush, who expresses his father's appreciation and talks about the force of volunteerism. Michelle Nunn, the CEO of Points of Light, reflects on the purpose of the organization and recognizes two people engaged in volunteer efforts. Held at the White House.
Date Issued:: 2012-07-15T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:: Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Place:: United States
Subject Topic:: Voluntarism, Awards, and Voluntarism
Subject Name:: Points of Light Foundation
Language:: English
Rights:: No Copyright
URL:: https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5bg2hb28