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39 words of presidential oath validate African-American struggles

Maj. Gen. Darren W. McDew, director of public affairs for the Secretary of the Air Force, speaks to the audience at the Maxwell Officers’ Club on Feb. 4. As part of the African-American History Month celebration, General McDew related the historic struggles of African-Americans that were “validated by the 39 words” spoken by President Barack Obama while taking the oath of office. (Air Force photo by Jamie Pitcher)

PHOTO BY: Jamie Pitcher
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