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Vice President Joe Biden shakes hands with military veterans after addressing the 111th Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in Indianapolis, Aug. 23, 2010.

VETERANS CONVENTION

Vice President Joe Biden shakes hands with military veterans after addressing the 111th Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in Indianapolis, Aug. 23, 2010.

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