'America is coming back together,' the president said during his address from the South Lawn of the White House. Some criticized the White House for going forward with its usual massive South Lawn celebration with variants – like the Delta variant – surging. After quoting that part of the Declaration of Independence, Biden said: 'Well we've never fully lived up to those words.' 'The event at the White House is being done in the right way,' he said, assuring it is being conducted 'consistent with CDC guidelines.' Biden and First Lady Jill will then view the annual fireworks display over the National Mall from the White House.

Source: The Nation July 05, 2021 01:52 UTC