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Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld receives applause as he arrives at the Gold Medal Award Presentation to honor him for his service to the country in Philadelphia, Dec. 1, 2006.

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Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld receives applause as he arrives at the Gold Medal Award Presentation to honor him for his service to the country in Philadelphia, Dec. 1, 2006.

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