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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld prepares to greet guests at a reception in the Eisenhower Corridor following the welcoming ceremony in his honor at the Pentagon on Jan. 26, 2001. Rumsfeld was sworn in as the 21st secretary of Defense in a ceremony at the White House Oval Office earlier today.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld prepares to greet guests at a reception in his honor at the Pentagon.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld prepares to greet guests at a reception in the Eisenhower Corridor following the welcoming ceremony in his honor at the Pentagon on Jan. 26, 2001. Rumsfeld was sworn in as the 21st secretary of Defense in a ceremony at the White House Oval Office earlier today.

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