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President George W. Bush addresses the 85th Annual American Legion Convention in St. Louis, Mo., Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2003. "In the 20th century, the American flag and the American uniform stood for something unique in history," President Bush said in his remarks. "America's armed forces humbled tyrants and raised up and befriended nations that once fought against us."
President George W. Bush addresses the 85th Annual American Legion Convention in St. Louis, Mo., Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2003. "In the 20th century, the American flag and the American uniform stood for something unique in history," President Bush said in his remarks. "America's armed forces humbled tyrants and raised up and befriended nations that once fought against us."
 
President George W. Bush delivers remarks to U.S. soldiers and families at Fort Carson, Colorado Nov. 24, 2003. President George W. Bush enjoys lunch with U.S. soldiers at Fort Carson, Colorado Nov. 24, 2003.
Honoring those who died in service to America, President George W. Bush lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington Cemetery on Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2003. After the wreath was placed, "Taps" was played and a moment of silence was observed. President George W. Bush signs H.R. 3365, The Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003 in the Oval Office on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2003. The legislation provides tax-relief for military and Foreign Service personnel. Pictured with the President are, from left: John Brieden, American Legion National Commander; Congressman James McGovern, R-Mass.; Congressman Rick Renzi, R-Ariz.; Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi; Jim Mueller, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief; and Admiral Norb Ryan, Military Officers Association of America.
President George W. Bush stands with National Commander of the Army and Navy Union David Berger, left, and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi during the Veterans Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003. "We observe Veterans Day on an anniversary -- not of a great battle or of the beginning of a war, but of a day when war ended and our nation was again at peace," said the President. "Ever since the Armistice of November the 11th, 1918, this has been a day to remember our debt to all who have worn the uniform of the United States." Placing his hand over his heart, President George W. Bush participates in the Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington Cemetery on Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2003. Laura Bush is pictured standing behind the President.
President George W. Bush speaks to U.S. Army Corporal James Rednour, of Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, after presenting him The Purple Heart for injuries Cpl. Rednour sustained while serving in Iraq. President Bush visited troops at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washinton, D.C., Thursday, December 18, 2003. Cpl. Rednour’s parents, Chuck and Cindy look on. President George W. Bush speaks to a relative of U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Joseph Briscoe, of Liberty, Texas, after presenting Sgt. Briscoe The Purple Heart for injuries he sustained while serving in Iraq. President Bush visited troops at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washinton, D.C., Thursday, December 18, 2003. Laura Bush and Sgt. Briscoe’s brother, Ira, look on.
President George W. Bush embraces the mother-in-law of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Roy Mitchell, who is at left, as other family members look on during the President’s visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washinton, D.C., Thursday, December 18, 2003. President Bush had just presented Sgt. Mitchell The Purple Heart for injuries sustained while serving in Iraq. Sgt. Mitchell is from Milan, Indiana. Others present are, from left, Jerry Stoneking, Zachary Bice and Sgt. Mitchell's wife, Michelle, who is holding their son Jerrett. President George W. Bush addresses the 85th Annual American Legion Convention in St. Louis, Mo., Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2003. "In the 20th century, the American flag and the American uniform stood for something unique in history," President Bush said in his remarks. "America's armed forces humbled tyrants and raised up and befriended nations that once fought against us."
President George W. Bush addresses the 85th Annual American Legion Convention in St. Louis, Mo., Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2003. "In the 20th century, the American flag and the American uniform stood for something unique in history," President Bush said in his remarks. "America's armed forces humbled tyrants and raised up and befriended nations that once fought against us." President George W. Bush addresses the 85th Annual American Legion Convention in St. Louis, Mo., Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2003. "In the 20th century, the American flag and the American uniform stood for something unique in history," President Bush said in his remarks. "America's armed forces humbled tyrants and raised up and befriended nations that once fought against us."
President George W. Bush makes remarks to military personnel and their families at Marine Air Corps Station Miramar near San Diego, CA on August 14, 2003. President George W. Bush makes remarks to military personnel and their families at Marine Air Corps Station Miramar near San Diego, CA on August 14, 2003.
Marines react to remarks by President George W. Bush to military personnel and their families at Marine Air Corps Station Miramar near San Diego, CA on August 14, 2003.

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