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President Barack Obama signs a memorandum for closer consultation between Native American tribes and the federal government while speaking to tribal leaders at the White House Tribal Nations Conference held at the Department of Interior in Washington, DC, November 5, 2009. Leaders from 564 federally recognized tribes were invited to attend the conference.

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Richard Marcellais, Tribal Chairman Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, salutes during the presentation of colors at the White House Tribal Nations Conference

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