President Obama was on Midway island in the Pacific Thursday where he paid his respects to the men who lost their lives in the Battle of Midway in 1942:
On Midway Atoll, Pres Obama calls it "hallowed ground" and pays tribute to those who lost their lives in the Battle of Midway in 1942.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) September 2, 2016
With a guide, Pres Obama reflects at the Monument to those who fought and died in the 1942 Battle of Midway. pic.twitter.com/eqUxFzQUFW
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) September 2, 2016
Of US forces who fought at Midway, Pres called the victory "a testament to their courage and their perseverance." pic.twitter.com/cdJUbMiusV
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) September 2, 2016
And then he hit the beach:
"I can't wait to get in," said Pres Obama as he viewed the beach and pristine waters of Midway. Also encountered some green sea turtles.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) September 2, 2016
But the snorkeling trip was top secret:
No press coverage of Pres Obama snorkeling yesterday to see some of the 250 species of invertebrates and fish in the waters off Midway.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) September 2, 2016
The waters of Midway are transparent, but not the decision on press coverage of snorkeling.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) September 2, 2016
Of course.
And in case you were wondering, the president toured Midway in his favorite form of transportation:
Even when he's not golfing, he's golfing. https://t.co/VWmo8YByHe
— Goldens Rule (@jamesbranch3) September 2, 2016
A motorcade of golf carts yesterday as Pres Obama toured Midway Atoll. pic.twitter.com/nO8FYHsGCn
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) September 2, 2016
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