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Gallery: Obama hosts party on South Lawn

Michelle Obama, right, talks with her daughter Malia Obama, left, who is 11 today, as she holds her daughter Sasha Obama, 7, while President Barack Obama speaks while hosting a Fourth of July party on the South Lawn of the White House members of the United States armed services and their guests in Washington Saturday, July 4, 2009.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

July 05, 2009 @ 12:06 AM

President Barack Obama speaks to members of the United States armed services and their guests while hosting a Fourth of July party on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington Saturday, July 4, 2009.

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Michelle Obama, right, talks with her daughter Malia Obama, left, who is 11 today, as she holds her daughter Sasha Obama, 7, while President Barack Obama speaks while hosting a Fourth of July party on the South Lawn of the White House members of the United States armed services and their guests in Washington Saturday, July 4, 2009.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Barack Obama, with Michelle Obama, Malia Obama, who is 11 today, and Sasha Obama, 7, speaks to members of the United States armed services and their guests while hosting a Fourth of July party on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington Saturday, July 4, 2009. Behind him are members of the armed services.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Barack Obama, left, walks with his wife Michelle Obama, to shake hands with members of the United States armed services and their guests while hosting a Fourth of July party on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington Saturday, July 4, 2009.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Barack Obama, waves with Michelle Obama, right, and Malia Obama, who is 11 today, after speaking to members of the United States armed services and their guests while hosting a Fourth of July party on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington Saturday, July 4, 2009.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Barack Obama shakes hands with members of the United States armed services and their guests while hosting a Fourth of July party on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington Saturday, July 4, 2009.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Barack Obama, left, kisses his daughter Malia Obama, who is 11 today, as his daughter Sasha Obama, 7, and his wife Michelle Obama stand after speaking to members of the United States armed services and their guests while hosting a Fourth of July party on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington Saturday, July 4, 2009.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Barack Obama, talks with his daughter Malia, second from left, who is 11 today, as his daughter Sasha Obama, 7, and his wife, Michelle listen after speaking to members of the United States armed services and their guests while hosting a Fourth of July party on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington Saturday, July 4, 2009.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Michelle Obama, wife of President Barack Obama, gives a thumbs up as she poses for a picture while shaking hands with members of the United States armed services and their guests while hosting a Fourth of July party on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington Saturday, July 4, 2009.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The United State Marine Corps band marches on the South Lawn of the White House with the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial behind them before President Barack Obama speaks to members of the United States armed services and their guests while hosting a Fourth of July party on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington Saturday, July 4, 2009.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Barack Obama smiles as he speaks to members of the United States armed services and their guests while hosting a Fourth of July party on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington Saturday, July 4, 2009. Behind him are members of the armed services.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Barack Obama, walks with his wife Michelle Obama, to shake hands with members of the United States armed services and their guests while hosting a Fourth of July party on the South Lawn of The White House in Washington Saturday, July 4, 2009.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Barack Obama, left,smiles with his family Michelle Obama, Malia Obama, second from left, who is 11 today, and Sasha Obama, 7, after speaking to members of the United States armed services and their guests while hosting a Fourth of July party on the South Lawn of The White House in Washington Saturday, July 4, 2009.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Barack Obama, waves with Michelle Obama, right, Malia Obama, who is 11 today, and Sasha Obama, 7, after speaking to members of the United States armed services and their guests while hosting a Fourth of July party on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington Saturday, July 4, 2009.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)