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U.S. President Barack Obama visits Al Faw Palace on Camp Victory, Iraq, April 7, 2009. This was Obama's first visit to Iraq as commander in chief and he took time to talk to troops and civilians.

U.S. President Barack Obama visits Al Faw Palace on Camp Victory, Iraq, April 7, 2009. This was Obama's first visit to Iraq as commander in chief and he took time to talk to troops and civilians.

U.S. President Barack Obama visits Al Faw Palace on Camp Victory, Iraq, April 7, 2009. This was Obama's first visit to Iraq as commander in chief and he took time to talk to troops and civilians.

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