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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, talks with Frank Buckles, 107, one of the last known living World War I veterans during a Pentagon ceremony March 6, 2008. Buckles was honored during the ceremony, which included unveiling an exhibit of veterans' portraits by photographer David DeJonge.

GUEST OF HONOR

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, talks with Frank Buckles, 107, one of the last known living World War I veterans during a Pentagon ceremony March 6, 2008. Buckles was honored during the ceremony, which included unveiling an exhibit of veterans' portraits by photographer David DeJonge.

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