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President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta during a ceremony at the White House, Nov.16, 2010. Giunta is the award's first living recipient since the Vietnam War.

PRESENTING THE MEDAL

President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta during a ceremony at the White House, Nov.16, 2010. Giunta is the award's first living recipient since the Vietnam War.

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