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Peace handshake at White House signals new Middle East bid
Washington observers including three presidents and nine secretaries of state witnessed Yasser Arafat and Yitzhak Rabin seal a symbolic peace handshake on the White House lawn during a high profile ceremony. Clinton framed the moment as a step toward peace, with Carter and Bush noted for context. The crowd included former officials and families as prayers and words of unity echoed.
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