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Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld greets World War II veterans at the ceremony commemorating the 60th anniversary of V-J Day at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, Calif., on Aug. 30, 2005. Rumsfeld joined President George W. Bush at the ceremony.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld greets World War II veterans.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld greets World War II veterans at the ceremony commemorating the 60th anniversary of V-J Day at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, Calif., on Aug. 30, 2005. Rumsfeld joined President George W. Bush at the ceremony.

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