Guide Note

President Bush's speech, at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello estate on July 4, 2008, was interrupted several times by anti-war demonstrators.

Fast Facts

Speech given by George W. Bush on Independence Day, 2008
Location: Thomas Jefferson's historical Monticello estate in Virginia
Crowd: Approximately 3,000¹
Bush was addressing new citizens
Interrupted by anti-war protesters
Protesters shouted, "Impeach Bush!" and "War Criminal!"
Bush responded, "To my fellow citizens to be, we believe in free speech in the United States of America."¹
No arrests were made¹

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Bush July 4 Heckle

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MSNBC: Bush Heckled at New Citizen Ceremony (July 4, 2008)
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PilotOnline.com: Bush Presides over Citizenship Ceremony; Hecklers Removed (July 4, 2008)
The Huffington Post: Bush Heckled During 4th Of July Speech At Monticello (July 4, 2008)
Houston Chronicle: Free Speech Alive, Well As Protesters Interrupt Bush (July 4, 2008)
Political Ticker (CNN): Bush Heckled During July 4 Speech (July 4, 2008)
YouTube Video: Bush Heckled at 4th of July Ceremony (Time: 0:46)

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CBS News: Bush Greets New Citizens, And Protestors, 4th Of July Ceremony For New Americans At Monticello Interrupted By Cries For Impeachment (July 4, 2008)
YouTube Video: Bush Heckled During July 4 Speech (Time: 9:47)

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