Overview By Room A Tour The White House, constructed between 1792 and 1800, is the official residence of the President of the United States and a living museum of American history. The White House’s collection of fine and decorative arts includes historic objects associated with the White House and the Presidency and significant or representative works by a variety of American and European First Lady Michelle Obama (left), Malia Obama and President Barack Obama are pictured here watching the fireworks show from the roof of the White House. Obama's red button-down was no Watch live, breaking news from the White House. Streaming now. The president was on Truth Social short time ago saying, he's still demanding a July 4th deadline not just get it through the senate this weekend but get it back to the house with the changes from the senate and get this through before a big July 4th weekend speech the president wants to give in prime time. Election 2024: Biden’s Verbal Stumbles in Spotlight as He Hosts July 4 Events The president delivered brief remarks at an Independence Day event and attended a fireworks display. But as he seeks President Barack Obama likes to say the White House is the "people's house." Now, the people are getting a look at the rooms where he lives. Presidents have held Fourth of July celebrations at the White House for over 200 years. In honor of July 4th, 2015, the President and First Lady will commemorate the occasion with the company of military families, rejoicing in freedom and love for our country. South Lawn 5:56 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Happy Fourth of July! Welcome to the White House! In an annual tradition, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama spend July Fourth honoring military veterans and their families by hosting a celebration on the White House's South Lawn, featuring a barbecue, concert and, of course, fireworks. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama watch the fireworks over the National Mall from the White House on July 4, 2009. President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump watch Fourth of July fireworks at the White House on July, 4, 2018. President Barack Obama (L) waves as he and first lady Michelle Obama stand on the balcony as families gathered for Independence Day festivities on the South Lawn White House on July 4, 2010. 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. Former President Barack Obama’s Independence Day celebrations were marked by star-studded concerts at the White House to honor military families and veterans. Obama’s 2015 White House Barack Obama - July 4, 2009 “President and Mrs. Obama were watching the Fourth of July fireworks from the roof of the White House. What a great vantage point to not only see the fireworks, but also watch the Foo Fighters who were performing on the South Lawn.” (Official White House photo by Pete Souza) | Facebook By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of American Independence on July 4, 2026 On July 4, 2026, America will celebrate the most important milestone in our country’s history—250 years of American Independence. “With a single sheet of parchment and 56 signatures, America US President Barack Obama delivers remarks, at the Fourth of July White House party, in the East room of the White House, Washington, DC. Guests at the party included military families and staff and their families from throughout the administration. Summary: Yesterday, true to tradition, the President and First Lady celebrated the Fourth of July by hosting military heroes and their families for an Independence Day celebration with a barbecue, concert, and a view of fireworks on the South Lawn. President Barack Obama delivers remarks to military service personnel and their families during the Fourth of July celebration at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance are committed to lowering costs for all Americans, securing our borders, unleashing American energy dominance, restoring peace through
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