U.S. President Barack Obama and First lady Michelle Obama walk down the stairs during Independence Day celebrations on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington July 4, 2013. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS)
The 3d U.S. Infantry, traditionally known as 'The Old Guard', perform during a ceremony to reopen the Statue of Liberty and Liberty Island to the public in New York July 4, 2013. Under steamy summer skies, tourists in New York flocked to ferries headed for the Statue of Liberty, re-opening with an Independence Day ceremony after closing in October as Superstorm Sandy approached. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY TRAVEL TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
U.S. President Barack Obama (top C) speaks to guests next to First lady Michelle Obama (top, center R) during Independence Day celebrations on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington July 4, 2013. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS)