TOW 27: White House Correspondents' Dinner

Recently. Washington, D.C. held its annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. President Obama last night joined Conan O'Brien onstage at the Washington Hilton for the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, and gave his fifth address to the organization of journalists who cover the White House. During most of his address, President Obama had a light and humorous tone, making sarcastic and comical remarks against himself as well as others (CNN). A spoof promo was also shown to the audience, based on Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln." This mode of satire was entertaining and its point easy to understand. Though the WHC Dinner was entertaining and light-hearted, President Obama did not forget to address one of his main purposes: reminding the audience of the important role the media plays in American society, especially during times of crisis such as the Boston Marathon bombing and the Texas Explosion. President Obama commends the media for being patient and making sure to relay correct and valid information to the public.