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Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld speaks to the audience at the national annual meeting of the Boy Scouts of America at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C. on May 25, 2006. Boy Scouts of America presented Rumsfeld with the Golden Buffalo Award, scouting's highest commendation. The award was created in 1925 and is presented to those who give truly noteworthy and extraordinary service to youth. Rumsfeld joins previous honorees including Norman Rockwell, Charles Lindbergh, Bob Hope, Neil Armstrong and 14 former presidents including Gerald Ford.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld speaks to the audience.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld speaks to the audience at the national annual meeting of the Boy Scouts of America at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C. on May 25, 2006. Boy Scouts of America presented Rumsfeld with the Golden Buffalo Award, scouting's highest commendation. The award was created in 1925 and is presented to those who give truly noteworthy and extraordinary service to youth. Rumsfeld joins previous honorees including Norman Rockwell, Charles Lindbergh, Bob Hope, Neil Armstrong and 14 former presidents including Gerald Ford.

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