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President Barack Obama, far right, applauds the newest living recipients of the Medal of Honor, Army Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris, left, Master Sgt. Jose Rodela, center, and Sgt. Santiago J. Erevia, during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., March 18, 2014.

President Barack Obama, far right, applauds the newest living recipients of the Medal of Honor, Army Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris, left, Master Sgt. Jose Rodela, center, and Sgt. Santiago J. Erevia, during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., March 18, 2014.

President Barack Obama, far right, applauds the newest living recipients of the Medal of Honor, Army Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris, left, Master Sgt. Jose Rodela, center, and Sgt. Santiago J. Erevia, during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., March 18, 2014.

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