Obama signs Executive Order on educational program for Hispanics (9 images)

U.S. President Barack Obama applauds during a signing ceremony of the Executive Order on the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics at the White House in Washington, on October 19, 2010. UPI/Yuri Gripas/POOL

U.S. President Barack Obama signs the Executive Order on the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics at the White House in Washington, on October 19, 2010. UPI/Yuri Gripas/POOL

U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with Javier Garcia during a signing ceremony of the Executive Order on the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics at the White House in Washington, on October 19, 2010. UPI/Yuri Gripas/POOL

U.S. President Barack Obama smiles next to Javier Garcia during a signing ceremony of the Executive Order on the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics at the White House in Washington, on October 19, 2010. UPI/Yuri Gripas/POOL