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President Barack Obama shakes hands with Air Force Cadet 1st Class Riley Vann during the commencement ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 2, 2016. Air Force photo by Mike Kaplan

President's Handshake

President Barack Obama shakes hands with Air Force Cadet 1st Class Riley Vann during the commencement ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 2, 2016. Air Force photo by Mike Kaplan

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