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President-elect Barack Obama visits with Marines and sailors during their holiday meal Dec. 25, 2008, at the Anderson Mess Hall on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Obama spent the holidays vacationing in Hawaii prior to taking office on Jan. 20.

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President-elect Barack Obama visits with Marines and sailors during their holiday meal Dec. 25, 2008, at the Anderson Mess Hall on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Obama spent the holidays vacationing in Hawaii prior to taking office on Jan. 20.

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