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Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, speaks at the White House launch of "Joining Forces," a national initiative that calls on all sectors of society to join forces to support and honor service members and their families, April 12, 2011.

Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, speaks at the White House launch of "Joining Forces," a national initiative that calls on all sectors of society to join forces to support and honor service members and their families, April 12, 2011.

Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, speaks at the White House launch of "Joining Forces," a national initiative that calls on all sectors of society to join forces to support and honor service members and their families, April 12, 2011.

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