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Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015
Other comprehensive income from continuing operations, net of income taxes |  |  |  |
Beginning of Year |  |  | $ 21,326 |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | $ (372) | $ 603 | (565) | $ (78)
End of Year | 20,795 |  | 20,795 |
Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments |  |  |  |
Other comprehensive income from continuing operations, net of income taxes |  |  |  |
Beginning of Year | (4,408) | (3,727) | (4,829) | (2,924)
Impact of business dispositions |  |  |  | 108
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | (104) | 84 | 317 | (827)
Other comprehensive income (loss) | (104) | 84 | 317 | (827)
End of Year | (4,512) | (3,643) | (4,512) | (3,643)
Net Actuarial Losses and Prior Service Costs and Credits |  |  |  |
Other comprehensive income from continuing operations, net of income taxes |  |  |  |
Beginning of Year | (1,940) | (2,179) | (1,958) | (2,229)
Impact of business dispositions |  |  |  | 19
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | (62) |  | (62) |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income | 15 | 22 | 33 | 53
Other comprehensive income (loss) | (47) | 22 | (29) | 53
End of Year | (1,987) | (2,157) | (1,987) | (2,157)
Cumulative Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Equity Securities |  |  |  |
Other comprehensive income from continuing operations, net of income taxes |  |  |  |
Beginning of Year | (478) | 174 | 65 | 1
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | (213) | 660 | (756) | 833
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income |  | (138) |  | (138)
Other comprehensive income (loss) | (213) | 522 | (756) | 695
End of Year | (691) | 696 | (691) | 696
Cumulative Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges |  |  |  |
Other comprehensive income from continuing operations, net of income taxes |  |  |  |
Beginning of Year | (25) | 125 | 64 | 99
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 11 | 5 | (47) | 48
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income | (19) | (30) | (50) | (47)
Other comprehensive income (loss) | (8) | (25) | (97) | 1
End of Year | $ (33) | $ 100 | $ (33) | $ 100

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