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Former Army Sgt. Kyle J. White shakes hands with President Barack Obama, who awarded him the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry during a ceremony at the White House, May 13, 2014.

Former Army Sgt. Kyle J. White shakes hands with President Barack Obama, who awarded him the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry during a ceremony at the White House, May 13, 2014.

Former Army Sgt. Kyle J. White shakes hands with President Barack Obama, who awarded him the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry during a ceremony at the White House, May 13, 2014.

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