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The 2006 graduating class of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, takes an Oath of Office at the end of the commencement ceremony Saturday, May 27, 2006 in West Point, N.Y. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
The 2006 graduating class of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, takes an Oath of Office at the end of the commencement ceremony Saturday, May 27, 2006 in West Point, N.Y. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush delivers the commencement speech Saturday, May 27, 2006, to the 2006 graduating class of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, in West Point, N.Y. "The field of battle is where your degree and commission will take you, " the President told the graduates. "This is the first class to arrive at West Point after the attacks of September the 11th, 2001. Each of you came here in a time of war, knowing all the risks and dangers that come with wearing our nation's uniform. And I want to thank you for your patriotism, your devotion to duty, your courageous decision to serve. America is grateful and proud of the men and women of West Point." White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush presents a diploma to class valedictorian Jessamyn Jade Liu during 2006 graduation ceremonies Saturday, May 27, 2006, at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy take part in the traditional hat toss Saturday, May 27, 2006, after commencement ceremonies in West Point, N.Y. President George W. Bush delivered the commencement speech to the 861 Cadets. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Class of 2006 graduating Cadets of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, share in a laugh Saturday, May 27, 2006, during President George W. Bush's commencement speech. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush addresses West Point's 208th graduating class Saturday, May 27, 2006, in West Point, N.Y. During his remarks the President said, "Now the Class of 2006 will enter the great struggle and the final outcome depends on your leadership. The war began on my watch but it's going to end on your watch. " White House photo by Shealah Craighead
The 2006 graduating class of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, takes an Oath of Office at the end of the commencement ceremony Saturday, May 27, 2006 in West Point, N.Y. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Members of the 2006 graduating class of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point bow their heads during the benediction Saturday, May 27, 2006, in West Point, N.Y. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
 
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