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A Girl Scout escorts First Lady Michelle Obama toward a group of culinary students from Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology and Girl Scouts on Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 27, 2011. The First Lady is the honorary president of the Girl Scouts of America.

GIRL SCOUT ESCORT

A Girl Scout escorts First Lady Michelle Obama toward a group of culinary students from Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology and Girl Scouts on Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 27, 2011. The First Lady is the honorary president of the Girl Scouts of America.

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