Fourth of July celebrations (18 images)

First lady Michelle Obama and an unidentified military veteran wave following remarks by United States President Barack Obama as they host a Fourth of July barbecue for military heroes and their families on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. on July 4, 2013. UPI/Ron Sachs/Pool

Assistant White House chefs Cory Jones grills hamburgers for the White House Forth of July picnic, at the White House on July 3, 2013 in Washington, D.C. The White House kitchen will cook over 1,500 burgers for the annual picnic. UPI/Kevin Dietsch