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President Barack Obama shakes hands with Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta during a ceremony to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the Pentagon, Sept. 11, 2012.

11th ANNIVERSARY

President Barack Obama shakes hands with Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta during a ceremony to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the Pentagon, Sept. 11, 2012.

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