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First Lady Michelle Obama describes the accomplishments of the first year of "Joining Forces," a national campaign to support military families, during an event to mark its anniversary at the White House, April 11, 2012. As an example, the First Lady said more than 1,600 businesses had haired more than 50,000 veterans and spouses.

First Lady Michelle Obama describes the accomplishments of the first year of "Joining Forces," a national campaign to support military families, during an event to mark its anniversary at the White House, April 11, 2012. As an example, the First Lady said more than 1,600 businesses had haired more than 50,000 veterans and spouses.

First Lady Michelle Obama describes the accomplishments of the first year of "Joining Forces," a national campaign to support military families, during an event to mark its anniversary at the White House, April 11, 2012. As an example, the First Lady said more than 1,600 businesses had haired more than 50,000 veterans and spouses.

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