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A Christmas Moment

First Lady Michelle Obama talks with a child while hosting military family members during a holiday event at the White House, Dec. 2, 2015. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

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Credit: Edward Hersom VIRIN: 151202-D-DB155-016.JPG

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