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Behind-the-Scenes Video: Salute The Troops Independence Day Celebration

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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Behind-the-Scenes Video: Salute The Troops Independence Day Celebration

Last night, the First Family celebrated the Fourth of July by hosting more than 1,200 military heroes and their families for a barbeque, a USO show featuring Train and Amos Lee, and an extraordinary view of national capital fireworks from the South Lawn.

See behind-the-scenes video of the event.

The President and the First Lady watch the fireworks over the National Mall (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

In Case You Missed It

Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog.

Happy 4th from @VP
The Office of the Vice President launched an official Twitter account – @VP – with a call from Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden asking all Americans to remember our troops and military families on Independence Day.

Weekly Address: Cutting the Deficit and Creating Jobs
President Obama addresses the need to reduce the nation's deficit while creating jobs across the country and wishes Americans a happy Fourth of July.

What You Can Do to Support Military Families
The First Lady sends a message to the White House email list, wishing them a Happy Independence Day and encouraging all Americans to honor our brave men and women in uniform by volunteering to give back to military families.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

9:45 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:15 AM: The President meets with senior advisors

11:30 AM: The President and the Vice President meet with Ambassador Crocker and Lieutenant General Allen

12:30 PM: Press briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

4:30 PM: The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of Defense Panetta

Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.Gov/Live