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Native Americans participate in the Congressional Gold Medal ceremony at the Capitol Building in Washington D.C., Nov. 20, 2013. Native American code talkers were honored during the ceremony.

Native Americans participate in the Congressional Gold Medal ceremony at the Capitol Building in Washington D.C., Nov. 20, 2013. Native American code talkers were honored during the ceremony.

Native Americans participate in the Congressional Gold Medal ceremony at the Capitol Building in Washington D.C., Nov. 20, 2013. Native American code talkers were honored during the ceremony.

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