U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden speak at a White House dinner honoring military personnel who served in the Iraq War
President Barack H. Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama host a White House dinner in honor of the Armed Forces personnel who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn. Vice President Joseph Biden opens the ceremony by praising the troops and acknowledging their sacrifice. Obama reflects on the challenges accepted by the troops and their families and expresses the gratitude of the nation.
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- In Collections
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G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Copyright Status
- No Copyright
- Date
- 2012-02-29
- Speakers
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Obama, Barack
Biden, Joseph R.
- Subjects
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Iraq War (2003-2011)
Armed Forces--Military life
Families of military personnel
Iraq
United States
- Material Type
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Sound recordings
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 00:19:57
- Venue Note
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Recorded at the White House, Feb. 29, 2012.
- Holding Institution
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Vincent Voice Library
- Call Number
- Voice 17041
- Catalog Record
- http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b9350735
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