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| SESAME STREET - Sesame Workshop CEO Gary E. Knell (left), Sesame Street Muppet, Rosita (center), and Meryl Chertoff, wife of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, pose for photos with pre-kindergartners from John Tyler Elementary School in Washington on Sept. 17, 2008. The school hosted the launch of "Let's Get Ready! Planning Together for Emergencies," an emergency preparedness kit for young children. Defense Dept. photo by Samantha L. Quigley |
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Patchwork Quilt Salutes Fallen U.S. Military Women
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 WASHINGTON, Sep. 18, 2008 - A red, white and blue patchwork quilt commemorating the 113 U.S. military women who’ve died during the global war on terrorism was unveiled for public view at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial today.
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Muppets Make Sure Parents Prepare for Emergencies
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 WASHINGTON, Sep. 17, 2008 - When Rosita, a Sesame Street Muppet, showed up at John Tyler Elementary School here today, she had a flashlight, batteries, a shiny new radio and a message for about two dozen of the school’s pre-kindergarteners: “Be prepared.”
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WASHINGTON, Sep. 18, 2008 - An organization in California is working to help military infants and toddlers cope with the stresses of a parent’s deployment unique to their age group.
