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June 13, 2012 / 7:06 AM

Obama's schedule for Wednesday, June 13

Israeli President Shimon Peres Wednesday receives the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom Wednesday. March 4 file photo. UPI/Ron Sachs/Pool

Israeli President Shimon Peres Wednesday receives the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom Wednesday. March 4 file photo. UPI/Ron Sachs/Pool | License Photo

WASHINGTON, June 13 (UPI) -- President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden meet with Israeli President Simon Peres Wednesday, the White House said.

The daily schedule also indicates Obama will:

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-- Attend a campaign event in Washington.

-- Award Peres the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a dinner at the White House in the East Room.

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