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Women veterans applaud Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates as he delivers the keynote address during the 10th Anniversary Ceremony of the Women's Memorial Dedication at Arlington National Cemetery, Nov. 3, 2007.

APPLAUDING GATES

Women veterans applaud Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates as he delivers the keynote address during the 10th Anniversary Ceremony of the Women's Memorial Dedication at Arlington National Cemetery, Nov. 3, 2007.

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