MEDAL OF HONOR MOMENT

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10/15/2013 02:49 PM CDT

President Barack Obama applauds after awarding the Medal of Honor to retired Army Capt. William D. Swenson during a ceremony at the White House, Oct. 15, 2013. Swenson received the medal for his efforts during combat operations in Afghanistan's Kunar province, Sept. 8, 2009.