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Your Daily Snapshot for
Thursday, July 5, 2012

Photo: Fireworks at the White House

Last night, President Obama welcomed more than 1,200 military service members and their families to the White House to celebrate the Fourth of July.

The event, organized by the USO, featured a performance by country music star Brad Paisley. As Paisley and his band finished their final song ("Welcome to the Future"), fireworks began over the National Mall.

Watch a video of the fireworks from the White House South Lawn

A crowd watches the end of Brad Paisley's performance on the South Lawn of the White House as fireworks erupt over the National Mall, July 4, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

9:10 AM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

9:35 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Toledo, Ohio

10:55 AM: The President arrives Toledo, Ohio

11:40 AM: The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

3:40 PM: The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

7:15 PM: The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

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Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2012 4:05 PM

Subject: Watch Live: Celebrating Independence Day at the White House

Your Daily Snapshot for
Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Watch Live: Celebrating Independence Day at the White House

Happy Fourth! In each of the past three years, President Obama has marked Independence Day with a celebration at the White House featuring a concert, organized by the USO, to honor members of the U.S. military and their families.

Tonight, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will continue the tradition by hosting more than 1,200 troops and military families for fireworks and a concert featuring country music star Brad Paisley.

You can watch the whole thing live starting around 8 p.m. EDT on WhiteHouse.gov/Live.

America the Beautiful

Musician Keb Mo recently visited the White House and performed his bluesy rendition of "America the Beautiful" in the East Reception Room. Enjoy some great scenes of America and the President set to this classic song in celebration of Independence Day:

Check out the video: