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President Barack Obama reads the citation of the Medal of Honor during the Medal of Honor presentation ceremony for Marine Corps. Sgt. Dakota Meyer in the East Room of the White House, Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 2011.

President Barack Obama reads the citation of the Medal of Honor during the Medal of Honor presentation ceremony for Marine Corps. Sgt. Dakota Meyer in the East Room of the White House, Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 2011.

President Barack Obama reads the citation of the Medal of Honor during the Medal of Honor presentation ceremony for Marine Corps. Sgt. Dakota Meyer in the East Room of the White House, Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 2011.

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