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President Barack Obama, left, first lady Michelle Obama, Annette Conway and her husband, Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James T. Conway, proceed down center walk during the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 24, 2009.

EVENING PARADE

President Barack Obama, left, first lady Michelle Obama, Annette Conway and her husband, Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James T. Conway, proceed down center walk during the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 24, 2009.

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