8:10AM THE PRESIDENT departs Chicago, Illinois en route New Orleans, Louisiana

Chicago O’Hare International Airport

10:10AM THE PRESIDENT arrives New Orleans, Louisiana

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

12:10PM THE PRESIDENT attends a briefing by Admiral Thad Allen

US Coast Guard Station Grand Isle, Grand Isle, Louisiana

12:30PM THE PRESIDENT delivers a statement to the press

US Coast Guard Station Grand Isle, Grand Isle, Louisiana

1:25PM THE PRESIDENT departs New Orleans, Louisiana en route Chicago, Illinois

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

3:35PM THE PRESIDENT arrives in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago O’Hare International Airport