Matt Compton joined the White House in October of 2011 and currently serves as the Deputy Director of Online Content. Prior to this role, he was the Director of New Media Campaigns for the Democratic National Committee. Earlier, he worked as the Communications Director for the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee and as an editor for the Progressive Policy Institute.
A native of North Carolina, he's a 2005 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Matt Compton's Posts
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President Obama Addresses the United Nations
September 25, 2012 at 1:40 PM EDTSpeaking to the United Nations General Assembly, President Obama remembers Ambassador Chris Stevens and delivers a defense of both free speech and the spirit of tolerance.
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Weekly Address: Congress Must Act to Create Jobs and Grow the Economy
September 22, 2012 at 5:00 AM EDTPresident Obama describes how the House of Representatives left town without finishing important work that would create jobs and strengthen our economy.
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The Emancipation Proclamation is 150 Years Old
September 21, 2012 at 2:04 PM EDTWe're marking the 150 anniversary of the initial Emancipation Proclamation, which President Lincoln first issued on September 22, 1862.
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Celebrating the 2011 WNBA Champions
September 18, 2012 at 6:54 PM EDTPresident Obama welcomes the Minnesota Lynx to the White House.
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Behind the Scenes Video: Team USA at the White House
September 18, 2012 at 1:40 PM EDTThis new video lets you go behind the scenes with U.S. Olympians and Paralympians as they visit the White House.
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President Obama Discusses the Attack in Benghazi, Libya
September 12, 2012 at 11:54 AM EDTPresident Obama condemns the attacks on an American diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya and praises the service of those who lost their lives.
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Paying Tribute with Service
September 8, 2012 at 10:00 AM EDTYou can sign up for a service opportunity marking September 11th at Serve.gov.
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Weekly Address: Coming Together to Remember September 11th
September 8, 2012 at 5:30 AM EDTPresident Obama marks the eleventh anniversary of the September 11th attacks by remembering the innocent lives lost, and honoring the first responders and men and women in uniform who have served and sacrificed to keep our country safe.
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President Obama Meets with Victims of Hurricane Isaac
September 4, 2012 at 12:08 PM EDTPresident Obama visits St. John's Parish in Louisiana to take in the damage from Hurricane Isaac and meet with officials responding to the disaster.
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More Than 2.5 Million Records Released
August 31, 2012 at 3:00 PM EDTA new release of White House visitor records brings the grand total of records that this White House has released to more than 2.5 million.
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