New York Hosts Largest U S Fireworks Display on July Fourth
Independence Day events spanned the nation with New York offering a record breaking show over the Hudson River using 22 tons of pyrotechnics and a crown opening at the Statue of Liberty. President Obama spoke at the White House while Biden met troops in Iraq. Boston lit Old Ironsides and a Boston Pops concert featured Neil Diamond. Tragedies occurred in North Carolina and Florida with multiple fatalities and injuries from fireworks mishaps and a lightning strike.
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Obama warns of difficult days ahead in Iraq
President Obama told military families at the White House Fourth of July event that Iraq faces difficult days ahead as U S troops withdraw and Iraqis assume security leadership. He praised Iraqi independence and cautioned that political progress is needed amid rising violence and June civilian deaths. His daughters Sasha and Malia, including Maria Obama who shares a birthday, joined the celebration.
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Chestnut Wins Third Straight July Fourth Hot Dog Contest
Joey Chestnut of San Jose set a new record by eating 68 hot dogs to win Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island. He defeated archrival Takeru Kobayashi who finished with 64 1/2, while Patrick Beretto finished third with 55. Chestnut celebrated after the event aired on ESPN.
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Bush Draws Thousands In Woodward Oklahoma Fourth Of July
Former President George W. Bush spoke to about 9 200 attendees at a rural Oklahoma rodeo arena praising the U S as the greatest nation and thanking military members. He received six standing ovations and noted it felt good for a retired guy to have something to do. The Let Freedom Ring 2009 event included country acts and marked a $25 million park renovation.
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