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President George W. Bush applauds as Medal of Honor recipient retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Bruce P. Crandall kisses his wife, Arlene, in the East Room of the White House, Feb. 26, 2007. Crandall was awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism as a 1st Cavalry helicopter flight commander in the Republic of Vietnam in November 1965.

HERO IN THE HOUSE

President George W. Bush applauds as Medal of Honor recipient retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Bruce P. Crandall kisses his wife, Arlene, in the East Room of the White House, Feb. 26, 2007. Crandall was awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism as a 1st Cavalry helicopter flight commander in the Republic of Vietnam in November 1965.

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