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Vice Presidential Pool Reports of April 7, 2022

April 07, 2022

Pool Reports by Kéthévane Gorjestani, France 24

Sent: Reports:
April 7, 2022
17:57

VP Pool report #1

Pool arrived at the National Gallery of Art at 5:45pm for tonight's VP event for the "Afro-Atlantic Histories" exhibition. She will be getting a tour of the exhibition before giving remarks.

Will be sending more background on the event as soon as I get it.

A podium is set up for remarks in the East sculpture hall as well as tables and cocktail buffets.

We walked through the empty halls to reach our holding location (which was pretty amazing)

We left the WH At 5:29pm but did not ride with the motorcade so your pooler hasn't seen the VP yet.

April 7, 2022
18:03

VP Pool Report #2

Per organizers, about 350 guests are excepted tonight.

For more information on the exhibition itself, which is set to run from April 10 to July 17, you can go to the following website.

Nga.gov/aah

April 7, 2022
18:05

VP Pool report #3

On Background from a WH Official:

Today, the Vice President and Second Gentleman will attend the Opening Reception of the Afro-Atlantic Histories Exhibition at the National Gallery of Art. After viewing the Exhibition, the Vice President will deliver brief remarks.

About the Exhibition:

The Afro-Atlantic Histories exhibition which will be on view from April 10 - July 17, 2022 takes an in-depth look at the historical experiences and cultural formations of Black and African people since the 17th century. More than 130 powerful works of art, including paintings, sculpture, photographs, and time-based media by artists from Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Caribbean, bring these narratives to life.

April 7, 2022
20:01

VP Pool report #4 - event

Kaywin Feldman, Director of the National Gallery kicked off the event at 7:42pm.

She mentionned the fact that the VP earlier presided over the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson, calling it a historic day, drawing loud cheers and applause.

The Director introduced the VP and the VP started speaking at 7:48pm.

"I would just as a point of personal privilege like to tell you that I was so honored as the Vice President of the United States But as the President of the Senate to sit in the Senate chamber, this afternoon, and witness, America, elevate an extraordinary choice with a black woman to the highest court of our land."

"Yet this history, sadly is rarely taught in our schools, shown in our museums, this moment, and this national galery is leading the way. And this exhibit therefore is so extraordinarily significant and important. And it tells the story of our shared past but also our shared future."

VP wrapped up her remarks at 7:53pm and walked off stage.

VP was wearing a black dress.

Before remarks, She was given a tour of the exhibition by the Director & curators.

As always please check quotes against tape.

The event is ongoing but we are leaving the Gallery at 8pm

April 7, 2022
20:08

VP pool report #5

Pool is rolling at 8:03pm, headed back to the WH.

We did not see the VP leave & will not be riding with the motorcade.

April 7, 2022
20:17

VP pool report #6

Pool returned to the WH at 8:16pm

That's all from me.

Have good night!

Kamala Harris, Vice Presidential Pool Reports of April 7, 2022 Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/355390

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