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The audience bows its head as Major General David Hicks, standing at the podium, gives the invocation Monday, April 4, 2005, during the posthumous Medal of Honor ceremony for Sgt. 1st Class Paul Smith at the White House.White House photo by Paul Morse
The audience bows its head as Major General David Hicks, standing at the podium, gives the invocation Monday, April 4, 2005, during the posthumous Medal of Honor ceremony for Sgt. 1st Class Paul Smith at the White House.White House photo by Paul Morse
Eleven-year-old David Smith looks solemnly towards the audience as he and his step-sister Jessica, left, hold their mom's hands during ceremonies Monday, April 4, 2005, at the White House. David's father, Sgt. 1st Class Paul Smith, was honored posthumously by President Bush with the Medal of Honor, the first presented for service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.White House photo by Eric Draper
The Medal of Honor for Sgt. 1st Class Paul Smith. Awarded posthumously Monday, April 4, 2005, during ceremonies at the White House.White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush places his hand on the shoulder of 11-year-old David Smith after he presented the young man with the Medal of Honor, awarded his father, Sgt. 1st Class Paul Smith, posthumously Monday during ceremonies at the White House. Joining David on stage are his step-sister Jessica and his mother, Birgit Smith.White House photo by Eric Draper
David Smith, 11-year-old son of Sgt. 1st Class Paul Smith, holds his father's Medal of Honor, awarded Monday, April 4, 2005, posthumously by President Bush during ceremonies at the White House. Looking on are Smith's wife, Birgit, and step-daughter Jessica.White House photo by Paul Morse
The audience bows its head as Major General David Hicks, standing at the podium, gives the invocation Monday, April 4, 2005, during the posthumous Medal of Honor ceremony for Sgt. 1st Class Paul Smith at the White House.White House photo by Paul Morse
President Bush bows his head as Major General David Hicks, the Army Chief of Chaplains, delivers the invocation Monday, April 4, 2005, during a Medal of Honor ceremony honoring Sgt. 1st Class Paul Smith, killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom. White House photo by Eric Draper
Young David Smith holds his father's Medal of Honor -- presented by President Bush -- as he looks to his mother, Birgit Smith, during ceremonies Monday, April 4, 2005, at the White House. Sgt. 1st Class Paul Smith, was mortally wounded while saving other members of his task force during Operation Iraqi Freedom.White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush talks with Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko in the Oval Office Monday, April 4, 2005.White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko meet in the Oval Office prior to participating in a joint press availability at the White House April 4, 2005.White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Ukraine President Viktor Yushchenko wait for the start of a press availability during Mr. Yushchenko's visit Monday, April 4, 2005, to the White House.White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Ukraine President Viktor Yushchenko shake hands upon Mr. Yushchenko's departure Monday, April 4, 2005, following his visit to the White House.White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush gestures to Ukraine President Viktor Yushchenko Monday, April 4, 2005, during a press availability at the White House.White House photo by Paul Morse
President Bush and President Yushchenko shake hands after a press availability Monday, April 4, 2005. The Ukraine president and his wife visited the White House for the day.White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush and Ukraine President Viktor Yushchenko are joined at the podiums by first ladies Laura Bush and Kateryna Yushchenko Monday, April 4, 2005, in the East Room of the White House.White House photo by Paul Morse
 
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