US Coast Guard conducts training near 9/11 memorial

The Coast Guard was conducting a training exercise in the Potomac River in Washington DC moments before US President Barack Obama and his motorcade crossed a nearby bridge today.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2009 - 16:35

The Coast Guard was conducting a training exercise in the Potomac River in Washington DC moments before US President Barack Obama and his motorcade crossed a nearby bridge today.

Coast Guard Chief Keith Moore said no shots were fired as part of the exercise.

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