From the archives: Initiative to aid military families unveiled at the White House, 2011

Washington, April 2011: Vice President Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, President Barack Obama and military family members applaud as first lady Michelle Obama announces the Joining Forces campaign Tuesday at the White House. Calling military families the unsung heroes of war, White House officials led by first lady Michelle Obama unveiled a new public awareness initiative Tuesday aimed at getting all Americans to volunteer time and services to benefit the spouses and children of troops.

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