[U.S. President Barack Obama makes defense personnel announcements].

President Barack Obama announces the appointments of General Martin Dempsey as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral James Winnefeld as the Vice Chairman, and to succeed General Dempsey as Chief of Staff of the Army, General Ray Odierno. Obama describes the qualities of his appointees, thei...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Obama, Barack (Speaker)
Language:English
Published: [Washington, D.C.] : Whitehouse.gov, [2011]
Subjects:
Dempsey, Martin E.
Winnefeld, James A., > 1956-
Odierno, Raymond T., > 1954-2021.
United States. > Joint Chiefs of Staff > Officials and employees > Selection and appointment.
United States. > Department of the Army. > General Staff > Officials and employees > Selection and appointment.
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Press conferences.
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Physical Description:1 electronic audio file (10 min., 23 sec.) : digital, WAV, MP3 files.
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President Barack Obama announces the appointments of General Martin Dempsey as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral James Winnefeld as the Vice Chairman, and to succeed General Dempsey as Chief of Staff of the Army, General Ray Odierno. Obama describes the qualities of his appointees, their experience, and the roles they will play in his administration.
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Call Number:Voice 15734
Playing Time:00:10:23
System Details:Mode of Access: World Wide Web.
Event Details:
Recorded at the White House Rose Garden, May 30, 2011.