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Summary The US president honors military personnel during Independence Day celebrations at the White House.
Flanked by military personnel from all of the branches and his wife First Lady Michelle Obama the president said, This day is possible because of your service.The president began with sharing the story of Army Sergeant First Class Justin who was wounded in an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) attack on his convoy in Iraq but remained on the scene to help evacuate his fellow soldiers.The Obamas joined military families for festivities on the White Houses South Lawn ahead of the annual fireworks show in Washington. This is the 235th anniversary of the USs independence from Britain.
