Trump hails 'American heroes' who helped US win independence

STERLING: President Donald Trump wanted America a happy Fourth of July holiday Wednesday and reserved particular reward for the "American heroes" whose sacrifice he said helped the country win her independence 242 years in the past.

Trump tweeted a short video that included well needs from him and first woman Melania Trump. The Trumps have been website hosting a White House picnic for army families later Wednesday, adopted through a live performance and viewing of the fireworks on the National Mall.

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"Our freedom has been earned through the blood and sweat and sacrifice of American heroes," Trump said.

Trump left the White House on Wednesday morning clad in a white short-sleeved shirt, dark slacks and a cap and used to be pushed west around the Potomac River within the route of the private golfing club he owns in Northern Virginia.

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The White House didn't right away ascertain that Trump is at the club. Reporters weren't allowed to accompany him to his destination, as is the case with nearly all presidential travel.

Trump were given into the Independence Day spirit an afternoon previous through celebrating active-duty service individuals all over an army tribute Tuesday night time in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. At the "Salute to Service" charity dinner, Trump praised "Americans of every generation" who have served within the militia.

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