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2 more directors leave Bank of America's board

Jun. 8, 2009
Two more Bank of America Corp. directors are leaving, the company said Monday. The resignations of Jackie M. Ward, former chief executive of Computer General Inc., and Patricia E. Mitchell, CEO of The Paley Center for Media, are the latest in a string of...
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Memorial Day Ceremonies on the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York
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American Military Service members and Veterans hold a 100 foot wide U.S. Flag for Memorial Day ceremonies at the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York City on May 28, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo