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German Chancellor Merkel addresses Congress

Nov. 3, 2009
President Obama welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the United States, where she became on Tuesday the first German chancellor to address a joint meeting of Congress.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa