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President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel render honors during the playing of the national anthem as they mark the 60th anniversary of the armistice ending the Korean War at the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C., July 27, 2013.

HONORING THE ANTHEM

President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel render honors during the playing of the national anthem as they mark the 60th anniversary of the armistice ending the Korean War at the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C., July 27, 2013.

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