Ending Vineyard vacation, Obama travels to New Orleans to mark 5th anniversary of Katrina

President Barack Obama

Obama commemorating Katrina anniversary, reflecting on New Orleans rebuilding

President Barack Obama speaks briefly on Afghanistan

Obama preparing to confront 5th Katrina anniversary, BP spill, will reaffirm support for area

Protesters rally outside the White House

Gulf oil spill and Iraqi combat behind him, President Obama takes vacation break

U.S. President Barack Obama