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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are greeted by military officials on Joint Base Cape Cod, Aug. 10, 2013. The Obamas landed on the base on their way to Martha’s Vineyard for a nine-day vacation.

CAPE COD VISIT

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are greeted by military officials on Joint Base Cape Cod, Aug. 10, 2013. The Obamas landed on the base on their way to Martha’s Vineyard for a nine-day vacation.

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