Jill Biden displays artwork by military kids in new exhibit

<p>Washington, Apr 29 (AP): The public tour route in the White House featured a new addition in April.</p><p>With April designated as the Month of the Military Child, Jill Biden added a temporary display of more than 20 pieces of artwork by military-connected children from across the United States and around the world.</p><p>The exhibit includes painted face masks, framed coloured drawings and works of poetry. All will be on display in the White House East Wing through the end of the month.</p><p>The first lady, the daughter and mother of military service members, is an advocate for military and veteran families, caregivers, and survivors through a White House initiative called Joining Forces.</p><p>She commemorated the Month of the Military Child by writing essays for various publications and touring a Defense Department school at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri.</p><p>More than 4 million children have parents serving in the active-duty military, or in the National Guard or Reserves, according to the White House.</p><p>The Military Child Education Coalition and Kids Rank, non-profit organisations that work to support the social and emotional well-being of children of service members and veterans, provided the artwork to the White House.</p><p>President Joe Biden signed a proclamation designating April as the Month of the Military Child. (AP) RUP</p><p><i>(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)</i></p>

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