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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Conspicuous Gallantry

The White HouseYour Daily Snapshot for
Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011
 Conspicuous Gallantry
Today, the President will award Dakota Meyer, a former active duty Marine Corps Corporal, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity. He will be the third living recipient - and first Marine - to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Watch the event live starting at 2:45 p.m. EDT on WhiteHouse.gov/live.

President Barack Obama enjoys a beer with Dakota Meyer on the patio outside of the Oval Office, Sept. 14, 2011. The President will present Meyer with the Medal of Honor tomorrow during a ceremony at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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