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Vice President Dick Cheney delivers the keynote address at the 2008 Army Birthday Ball in Washington D.C., June 14, 2008. The U.S. Army celebrated its 233rd birthday with festivities held around the world.

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Vice President Dick Cheney delivers the keynote address at the 2008 Army Birthday Ball in Washington D.C., June 14, 2008. The U.S. Army celebrated its 233rd birthday with festivities held around the world.

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