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U.S. President Barack Obama arrives at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., May 22, 2009. Obama delivered the commencement address to more than 1,030 graduating midshipmen in the Class of 2009, who will be commissioned as Navy ensigns and Marine Corps 2nd lieutenants.

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U.S. President Barack Obama arrives at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., May 22, 2009. Obama delivered the commencement address to more than 1,030 graduating midshipmen in the Class of 2009, who will be commissioned as Navy ensigns and Marine Corps 2nd lieutenants.

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