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U.S. Army Sgt. Charles Hummer hands out Iraqi flags in downtown Baghdad, Iraq, as he talks to residents about their hopes and concerns on Oct. 5, 2005.

U.S. Army Sgt. Charles Hummer hands out Iraqi flags in downtown Baghdad, Iraq.

U.S. Army Sgt. Charles Hummer hands out Iraqi flags in downtown Baghdad, Iraq, as he talks to residents about their hopes and concerns on Oct. 5, 2005.

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