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Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, speaks at the White House launch of 'Joining Forces,' a national initiative that calls on all sectors of society to join forces to support and honor service members and their families, April 12, 2011.

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Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, speaks at the White House launch of 'Joining Forces,' a national initiative that calls on all sectors of society to join forces to support and honor service members and their families, April 12, 2011.

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