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President Barack Obama addresses the audience during the Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., Nov. 16, 2010. The ceremony was held to present the Medal of Honor to Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta.

President Barack Obama addresses the audience during the Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., Nov. 16, 2010. The ceremony was held to present the Medal of Honor to Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta.

President Barack Obama addresses the audience during the Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., Nov. 16, 2010. The ceremony was held to present the Medal of Honor to Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta.

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