Photo of the Week: Independence Day
![Finger foods decorated with American flags are served at the 4th of July celebration at the U.S. Consulate General in Milan, Italy on July 4, 2012. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](http://blogs.state.gov/images/Dipnote/behind_the_scenes/2012_0706_potw_4th_july_m.jpg)
About the Author: Eboni A. Bell serves as an Assistant Editor for DipNote.
This week’s “Photo of the Week” comes to us from the U.S. Consulate General in Milan, Italy and shows finger foods decorated with American flags at their Fourth of July celebration.
On July 4, 2012, Americans around the world joined together for backyard barbeques, family picnics, tug-of-war games, and fireworks to celebrate a day of independence.
At a barbeque celebration on the South Lawn of the White House, President Obama saluted members of the military and thanked them for their service and sacrifice to the country. President Obama said, “All the men and women who stand with us here this afternoon… more »
(Source: blogs.state.gov)
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