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President Barack Obama shakes hands with Capt. Jack Scorby Jr, commanding officer of Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 26, 2009. A crowd of 3,500 sailors, Marines and other troops greeted the president.

PRESIDENTIAL HANDSHAKE

President Barack Obama shakes hands with Capt. Jack Scorby Jr, commanding officer of Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 26, 2009. A crowd of 3,500 sailors, Marines and other troops greeted the president.

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