Pres. Obama and Santa Claus Dance the Night Away

The video covers President Obama's participation in the national Christmas tree lighting ceremony, highlighting the event's history and notable attendees like Fifth Harmony and Tom Hanks. It transitions to the nomination of Ashton Carter as Secretary of Defense, detailing his extensive experience and contributions to defense innovation and reform. Carter's academic background as a physicist and his commitment to providing strategic military advice are also discussed.

What event did President Obama participate in, which dates back to 1923?

• The National Thanksgiving Parade

• The National Christmas Tree Lighting

• The Fourth of July Fireworks

• The Easter Egg Roll

Who was nominated by President Obama to succeed Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense?

• Leon Panetta

• Ashton Carter

• Robert Gates

• John Kerry

What is one of Ashton Carter's notable contributions to defense?

• Establishing new military bases

• Increasing the defense budget

• Creating a program to dismantle weapons of mass destruction

• Developing new fighter jets

What academic qualification does Ashton Carter hold?

• Doctorate in Political Science

• Bachelor's in Engineering

• Doctorate in Theoretical Physics

• Master's in Business Administration

Where did Ashton Carter teach before working at government labs?

• Harvard University

• Yale University

• Stanford University

• Oxford and MIT