President Barack Obama watches news coverage of the passing of Nelson Mandela, in the Outer Oval Office, Dec. 5, 2013.
9:45AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Oval Office
10:30AM THE PRESIDENT meets with senior advisors
Oval Office
2:00PM THE PRESIDENT tapes an appearance on “Hardball with Chris Matthews”
Greenberg Theater, American University
4:10PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at a Hanukkah Reception; the FIRST LADY attends
Grand Foyer
5:20PM THE PRESIDENT delivers a statement on the passing of Nelson Mandela
8:00PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at a Hanukkah Reception; the FIRST LADY attends
Grand Foyer