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Presley Merritt Wagoner, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) President General, presents the Patriot Award to U.S. Marine Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during a ceremony at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., June 30, 2006. Gen. Pace was invited to be the guest speaker at the annual DAR tribute to the American Armed Forces.

CHAIRMAN RECEIVES PATRIOT AWARD

Presley Merritt Wagoner, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) President General, presents the Patriot Award to U.S. Marine Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during a ceremony at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., June 30, 2006. Gen. Pace was invited to be the guest speaker at the annual DAR tribute to the American Armed Forces.

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