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President Barack Obama greets guests, including military veterans, after speaking at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., Aug. 5, 2011. Obama discussed a series of administration initiatives to help America's veterans find employment.

GREETING VETERANS

President Barack Obama greets guests, including military veterans, after speaking at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., Aug. 5, 2011. Obama discussed a series of administration initiatives to help America's veterans find employment.

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