Trayvon Martin protest at the White HouseAbout 300 supporters of Trayvon Martin marched down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House today to show their support for an investigation into the death of the Florida teen. Many were students and faculty from the School Without Walls, a D.C. magnet high school located on the campus of George Washington University. The marchers called for justice for Trayvon Martin, who was shot to death in February while walking unarmed through a gated community in Sanford, Florida. President Obama was not at the White House. He is flying home from his trip to South Korea and will arrive later this evening. Obama clarifies open-mic comments![]() President Obama took the opportunity Monday (Tuesday in South Korea time) to clarify his private comments that were picked up by TV microphones earlier in the day:
POTUS' Day Ahead: Up in the air![]() The president has already departed South Korea after a two day stay and as en route to the United States. Total trip time: 15.5 hours. Obama is expected to return to the South lawn at 9:55 p.m. this evening. |
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