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President Bush Presents Medal of Honor to Corporal Jason Dunham
President George W. Bush presents the Medal of Honor to the family of Corporal Jason Dunham of the Marine Corps during a ceremony in the East Room Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007. The President spoke of Cpl. Dunham, "In April 2004, during an attack near Iraq's Syrian border, Corporal Dunham was assaulted by an insurgent who jumped out of a vehicle that was about to be searched. As Corporal Dunham wrestled the man to the ground, the insurgent rolled out a grenade he had been hiding. Corporal Dunham did not hesitate. He jumped on the grenade, using his helmet and body to absorb the blast. Although he survived the initial explosion, he did not survive his wounds. But by his selflessness, Corporal Dunham saved the lives of two of his men, and showed the world what it means to be a Marine." White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush presents the Medal of Honor to the family of Corporal Jason Dunham of the Marine Corps during a ceremony in the East Room Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007. The President spoke of Cpl. Dunham, "In April 2004, during an attack near Iraq's Syrian border, Corporal Dunham was assaulted by an insurgent who jumped out of a vehicle that was about to be searched. As Corporal Dunham wrestled the man to the ground, the insurgent rolled out a grenade he had been hiding. Corporal Dunham did not hesitate. He jumped on the grenade, using his helmet and body to absorb the blast. Although he survived the initial explosion, he did not survive his wounds. But by his selflessness, Corporal Dunham saved the lives of two of his men, and showed the world what it means to be a Marine." White House photo by Paul Morse Full Story
President George W. Bush presents the Medal of Honor to the family of Corporal Jason Dunham of the Marine Corps during a ceremony in the East Room Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007. The President spoke of Cpl. Dunham, "In April 2004, during an attack near Iraq's Syrian border, Corporal Dunham was assaulted by an insurgent who jumped out of a vehicle that was about to be searched. As Corporal Dunham wrestled the man to the ground, the insurgent rolled out a grenade he had been hiding. Corporal Dunham did not hesitate. He jumped on the grenade, using his helmet and body to absorb the blast. Although he survived the initial explosion, he did not survive his wounds. But by his selflessness, Corporal Dunham saved the lives of two of his men, and showed the world what it means to be a Marine." White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush bows his head before a Medal of Honor ceremony for Corporal Jason Dunham of the Marine Corps in the East Room Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007. "Since World War II, more than half of those who have been awarded the Medal of Honor have lost their lives in the action that earned it. Corporal Jason Dunham belongs to this select group. On a dusty road in western Iraq, Corporal Dunham gave his own life so that the men under his command might live. This morning it's my privilege to recognize Corporal Dunham's devotion to the Corps and country -- and to present his family with the Medal of Honor," said the President. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush talks with U.S. troops and their families over lunch during his visit to Fort Benning, Ga., Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush meets with the troops and their families during his visit to Fort Benning, Ga., Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush speaks with U.S. Army Colonel Mike Linnington, center, and Sgt. 1st Class Mike Hertig, right, as he watches paratroopers from the U.S. Army Silver Wings Command exhibition team land Thursday, Jan. 11, 2006, during a demonstration of airborne infantry training at Fort Benning, Ga. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush gestures as he addresses the troops and their families at Fort Benning, Ga., Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007, talking about the new strategy for Iraq. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush speaks with base commander U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Walter Wojdakowski, right, and deputy base commander Colonel Mike Linnington, left, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2006, during a demonstration of airborne infantry training at Fort Benning, Ga. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush shakes hands with U.S. Army soldiers as he prepares to depart Fort Benning, Ga., Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush waves as he prepares to board Air Force One for his return to Washington, D.C., following his visit to Fort Benning, Ga., Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007. White House photo by Eric Draper
 
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