Obama Visits Joplin, Mo. for Memorial Service

The Takeaway

Sunday, President Obama visited Joplin, Missouri to assure tornado victims that their country would not forget them. The giant tornado killed as many as 136 and destroyed the homes of many more. 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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