President Obama sings Happy Birthday to Malia on her 18th birthday

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First daughter Malia Obama shares a birthday with the United States of America, and President Barack Obama wanted to make sure the entire country knew it.

During the White House’s Fourth of July bash, the president took a moment to honor his now 18-year-old daughter by leading a “Happy Birthday” sing-a-long in her name.

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It’s a moment the birthday girl was sure to remember as such a huge crowd serenaded her, including rap star Kendrick Lamar and singer Janelle Monae who were there to perform.

After the song, Malia came on stage and gave her dad a warm hug.

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