Remarks of President Barack Obama Weekly Address The White House July 4, 2009 . Hello and Happy Fourth of July, everybody. This weekend is a time to get together with Over the past 238 years, the nation's presidents — from George Washington and Adams himself to current commander-in-chief Barack Obama — have found a variety of ways to commemorate the Fourth On this nation's celebration of independence, he also commends the transfer of control of all Iraqi cities and towns in Iraq's government to Iraqi Security Forces. July 4, 200more I hope you all had a safe and happy Fourth of July, filled with parades, cookouts, fireworks and family reunions. We celebrated at the White House with a few hundred members of the military “You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers, but with family picnics.” – Erma Bombeck “Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better.” – Albert Camus “Why are there not more crimes committed on the Fourth of July? Because all the criminals are at barbecues.” Bands and marchers heralded the inauguration of President Barack Obama in the inaugural parade from the U.S. Capitol to the White House. And the Fourth of July is about family, it's about the American family, it's about us getting together with the people we love most. We all know that our freedoms are dependent on an incredible group of men and women in uniform and their families who look out for us every single day. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama watch the fireworks over the National Mall from the White House on July 4, 2009. Participants in the annual National Independence Day Parade —Barack Obama “History began on July 4, 1776. Everything before that was a mistake.” “Remember the reason for the fireworks and parades on this July day.” “Happy Fourth of July An Independence Day parade in Norfolk, Nebraska included a float depicting President Obama's presidential library as an outhouse, sparking outcry from residents as well as the state's Democratic Party. Friendly conversations happen everywhere at the 4th of July Parade in Springfield. Watching the 4th of July Parade in Springfield. The Springfield 4th of July Parade is the second oldest continuously running parade in America (Bristol, R.I., takes first honors)! Crowd gathers for festivities at the Springfield Fire Station. Obama spoke minutes before the annual Fourth of July fireworks lit up the night sky over the National Mall. He was accompanied by Michelle Obama. Heavy rain that soaked Washington all day forced the White House to cancel its annual Fourth of July picnic for members of the military and their families. A Fourth of July parade float has sparked controversy with its depiction of President Barack Obama. As you may have heard, Barack has been in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia this week. Today, he spoke in Berlin, Germany. In a city where a wall once divided the free from the oppressed, he talked about tearing down the walls that divide all peoples so we can address our common problems -- the threats of terrorism and nuclear weapons, global warming and genocide, AIDS and poverty. Barack Obama 14 hours ago. Coming up on Thursday, July 3 edition of 'Special Report' 0:03:35. 14 hours ago. This is an income tax cut, Brit Hume explains. Media Buzz. The city will host a Fourth of July parade at 11 a.m., followed by a festival at 3 p.m. at Legion Memorial Park with food trucks and a beer garden. Bush, Obama — and singer Bono — fault 1. The first 4th of July celebration happened in 1777 in Philadelphia. The city marked the first anniversary with a thirteen-gun salute, festivities, and fireworks, establishing traditions that I hope you all had a safe and happy Fourth of July, filled with parades, cookouts, fireworks and family reunions. We celebrated at the White House with a few hundred members of the military and their families. With an estimated 30,000+ people lining the streets, and a live televised broadcast reaching around the world, the 100-year tradition of the Belton 4th of July Celebration will include a 1 1/2 mile parade route running south on Main Street (FM317) from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor to the Bell County Courthouse, then east on Central Avenue, and north on Birdwell to the Belton Police The holiday, which celebrates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, has been an official federal holiday since 1870. But United States presidents have been
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