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President George W. Bush shakes the hand of U.S. Air Force Gen. Richard Myers, recently retired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, after presenting him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during ceremonies Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, at the White House.

Medal of Freedom

President George W. Bush shakes the hand of U.S. Air Force Gen. Richard Myers, recently retired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, after presenting him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during ceremonies Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, at the White House.

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