That year was also the one in which Afweyne attained notoriety as the key organizer of a pirate group that conducted two high-profile hijackings.

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In 1940 Congress passed a resolution requesting the President to issue a proclamation each year for the public recognition of all who had attained the status of American citizenship.

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For the second year in a row, Amazon's score of 88 is the highest ever attained by any retailer in the study.

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He attained fame as a symbol of triumph over adversity when he competed in the London Olympics last year.

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