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Bush urges Americans to be proud of country
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President George W. Bush on Saturday urged Americans to be proud of their country and hailed the role played by the US military in various parts of the world.
Nations:Afghanistan People:George W. Bush Source:(AFP)
2008-07-05
Troops in Iraq celebrate Fourth by reenlisting
BAGHDAD--The U.S. military in Iraq celebrated the Fourth of July with what it billed as "the largest reenlistment ceremony ever held," and 1,215 soldiers, Marines, sailors and airmen raised their hands and re-pledged allegiance to America.
Nations:Iraq People:David Petraeus Source:(McClatchy)
2008-07-05
U.S. champion retains hot dog eating title
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. defending champion Joey Chestnut won the annual Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Friday by downing 64 hot dogs in a competition that stretched into a first-ever overtime.
Nations:U.S. Source:(Reuters)
2008-07-05
Gas prices hit another high for holiday weekend
NEW YORK - Fireworks aren't the only thing skyrocketing on this Fourth of July. The price of gas has hit another all-time high.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2007-8 Oil Crisis Source:(AP)
2008-07-04
Bush to address new citizens on 4th of July
WASHINGTON - President Bush will spend some time this July 4th at the home of the man who virtually wrote the Declaration of Independence. Bush plans to visit Thomas Jefferson's hilltop home, Monticello, in Charlottesville, Va. He'll taking part in Monticello's annual naturalization ceremony, addressing 76 new American citizens.
Activities:Bush Admin. Source:(AP)
2008-07-04
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