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President George W. Bush shakes hands with Veterans of Foreign Wars National Commander Gary Kurpius following the president's address, Aug. 22, 2007, to the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention in Kansas City, Mo.

VFW CONVENTION

President George W. Bush shakes hands with Veterans of Foreign Wars National Commander Gary Kurpius following the president's address, Aug. 22, 2007, to the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention in Kansas City, Mo.

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