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President Barack Obama and his guests applaud after the signing of S.1055, a bill to grant the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, to recognize their dedicated service during World War II, in the Oval Office, Washington, D.C., Oct. 5, 2010. Guests included VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki, far right, and U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii, a 442nd member, at Obama's right.

GOLD MEDAL HONORS

President Barack Obama and his guests applaud after the signing of S.1055, a bill to grant the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, to recognize their dedicated service during World War II, in the Oval Office, Washington, D.C., Oct. 5, 2010. Guests included VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki, far right, and U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii, a 442nd member, at Obama's right.

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