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The President and Vice President Meet the Nation's Oldest Living Female Veteran:

Summary: 
Lucy Coffey, a veteran of the Women's Army Corps in World War II, is the nation's oldest living female veteran. During a recent visit to the Washington, D.C. area, she was able to visit the White House — where she was greeted by none other than President Obama and Vice President Biden.

At 108 years old, Lucy Coffey, a veteran of the Women's Army Corps in World War II, is the nation's oldest living female veteran.

Last month, a dream of hers came true when she finally had the opportunity to visit the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. But while she was in the area, she also stopped by the White House — where she was greeted by none other than President Obama and Vice President Biden. 

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