President Obama visits Joplin, Missouri, memorial service
Photo of Barack Obama in Joplin, Missouri (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)
A giant tornado killed as many as 136 people last week in Joplin, Missouri. The president spoke to the people of Joplin during a memorial service for the dead. Truck driver and Joplin resident, Kenneth Irvin shares his impressions of the president’s visit and updates us on how he is coping with the damage.
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