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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Gen. Peter Pace talks with George Shultz, the 60th secretary of state, during a dinner in San Francisco, May 3, 2006. Shultz received the "American Spirit Award" in recognition of his years of service to the nation.

American Spirit Award

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Gen. Peter Pace talks with George Shultz, the 60th secretary of state, during a dinner in San Francisco, May 3, 2006. Shultz received the "American Spirit Award" in recognition of his years of service to the nation.

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