Update July 5: See the Foo Fighters perform new song Wheels at the White House here. Robert Gibbs says 1,200 military families will attend the Fourth of July BBQ at the White House. The Marine band will perform. Obama will speak sometime during the barbecue.
The Foo Fighters will take a short break from their extended hiatus when they play a very special Fourth of July party this Saturday — at the White House! Rolling Stone has learned that the band will perform a short set as part of the annual festivities on the South Lawn, which has an unblemished view of the capital’s elaborate fireworks display. Earlier this week, President Obama invited staffers and their immediate families to the official First Family celebration; and it should be noted that back in January, it was many of those same staffers who campaigned for the Arcade Fire to play their much-deserved victory ball on inauguration night. RSAlso on the Fourth, the Statue of Liberty's crown opens:
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will officially reopen the crown of the Statue of Liberty to the public on July 4, 2009. About 20 lucky visitors will be among the first to climb the 354 steps to the crown on Saturday morning, but thanks to the power of technology, everyone can join in the celebration.See a virtual tour here.
