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Barack Obama: I call upon the people of the United States to honor military spouses with appropriate ceremonies and activities today…

On the recordMay 7, 2009
I call upon the people of the United States to honor military spouses with appropriate ceremonies and activities today and in the future.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Proclamation 8375—Military Spouse Day

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