Obama visits wounded U.S. soldiers at Walter Reed
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The Associated Press - Published: November 7, 2009
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama spent nearly two hours visiting U.S. soldiers Friday afternoon.
The president met with 19 soldiers being treated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, as well as the families of three soldiers in intensive care, and hospital staff. He also awarded two Purple Hearts.
Friday's visit was Obama's first to Walter Reed since taking office, though he visited as a presidential candidate.
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