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The day Osama bin Laden died

POSTED: 11:23 AM PDT Sep 01, 2011 UPDATED: 10:36 AM PDT May 02, 2013

Today marks the second anniversary of the death of Osama bin Laden, the former al-Qaida leader and mastermind behind the Sept. 11 attacks. Take a look back at the day bin Laden was killed as it unfolded.

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Official White House photo by Pete Souza

Obama talks with members of the national security team at the conclusion of one in a series of meetings on the mission against Osama bin Laden. Gen. James Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is seen on the screen.

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Obama in the Situation Room

Obama watches bin Laden raid

Obama talks to staff

Obama listens in Situation Room

Obama talks on phone

Obama edits bin Laden speech

Obama delivers bin Laden speech

Senior administration officials listen to speech

Obama leaves podium

Obama shakes hands with Mullen

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