MEDAL PRESENTATION

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10/16/2013 11:19 AM CDT

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