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President George W. Bush salutes the Navajo Code Talkers during a ceremony at the U. S. Capitol July 26, 2001. "In war, using their native language, they relayed secret messages that turned the course of battle. At home, they carried for decades the secret of their own heroism," said the President who presented medals to 21 Native Americans who served during World War II.
President George W. Bush salutes the Navajo Code Talkers during a ceremony at the U. S. Capitol July 26, 2001. "In war, using their native language, they relayed secret messages that turned the course of battle. At home, they carried for decades the secret of their own heroism," said the President who presented medals to 21 Native Americans who served during World War II.
 
President George W. Bush and U.S. Park Ranger Lance Hatten tour the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., Friday, July 25, 2003. Marking the 50th anniversary of the signing the armistice that ended the Korean war July 27, 1953, President Bush visited the memorial to honor those who served in the conflict. President George W. Bush tours the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., Friday, July 25, 2003. "This memorial is -- and those who served in Korea also remind us of the challenges we face today, and it gives us a chance to reflect on the sacrifices that are being made on behalf of freedom today. And our nation will be eternally grateful for the men and women who serve today, as we are for those who have served in the past," said the President to the press at the memorial. Sunday, July 27, marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended the Korean War.
World War II Filipino-American veterans cheer for Presidents Bush and Arroyo. "I am proud of the contributions that Filipinos and Filipino Americans make to the American economy and society," said President Arroyo in her remarks. "In a quiet, but equally substantive way, we can compare it to the contribution made by Philippine World War II veterans to the defense of our common freedom and security." World War II Filipino-American veterans gather on the South Lawn to watch the State Arrival Ceremony for President Gloria Arroyo of the Philippines on the South Lawn Monday, May 19, 2003.
President George W. Bush salutes the Navajo Code Talkers during a ceremony at the U. S. Capitol July 26, 2001. "In war, using their native language, they relayed secret messages that turned the course of battle. At home, they carried for decades the secret of their own heroism," said the President who presented medals to 21 Native Americans who served during World War II. President George W. Bush joins fellow veterans in standing at attention during the playing of the National Anthem at the dedication of the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Va., June 6, 2001. The memorial was built to honor those who served and died during Operation Overlord in the D-Day invasion at Normandy, France, June 6, 1944.
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush observe a moment of silence after laying flowers at the fountain by the entrance of Arlington National Cemetery May 28, 2001. Veterans listen to President Bush speaks during Memorial Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery May 28, 2001. "It is not in our nature to seek out wars and conflicts. But whenever they have come, when adversaries have left us no alternative, American men and women have stood ready to take the risks and to pay the ultimate price."
President George W. Bush salutes a veteran during a Memorial Day service at Notre Dame De La Paix Church at Normandy, France, May 27, 2002. The President and Mrs. Bush visited the beach and an American ceremony in honor of D-Day veterans. Addressing veterans, servicemen and women and families, President George W. Bush gives a thumbs-up during his speech marking the anniversary of Pearl Harbor on the U.S.S. Enterprise Dec. 7, 2001. "What happened at Pearl Harbor was the start of a long and terrible war for America. Yet, out of that surprise attack grew a steadfast resolve that made America freedom's defender. And that mission -- our great calling -- continues to this hour, as the brave men and women of our military fight the force of terror in Afghanistan and around the world," said the President.
President George W. Bush gives remarks on Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery. President George W. Bush watches the posting of colors with Joe Burns, National President of Blinded Veterans of America, left, and Anthony Principi, Secretary of Veterans Affairs before giving remarks on Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday November 11, 2002
President George W. Bush makes remarks to American and British veterans ( seated in background) in the East Room of the White House on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2002 President George W. Bush gives remarks during "Saluting Our Veterans" Fourth of July Celebration in Ripley, West Virginia.
Attending the Veterans Day Prayer Breakfast at Park Avenue Seventh Regiment Armory in New York Nov. 11, President George W. Bush embraces Arlene Howard, who gave President Bush the badge from her son, George Howard, a Port Authority police officer who died at the World Trade Center. President George W. Bush joins war veterans on stage during the Pledge of Allegiance to open the "Saluting Our Veterans" Fourth of July Celebration in Ripley, West Virginia.
After being introduced by the president of The Chosin Few, Col. John Gray, right, Vice President Dick Cheney speaks to the organization of Korean War veterans in San Antonio, TX Aug. 29, 2002. Vice President Dick Cheney speaks the Veterans of Foreign Wars 103rd National Convention in Nashville, Tenn. Monday, Aug. 26.
Vice President Dick Cheney speaks the Veterans of Foreign Wars 103rd National Convention in Nashville, Tenn. Monday, Aug. 26.

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