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President Obama Lays a Wreath at Arlington National Cemetery
President Obama lays a wreath on Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery. May 27, 2013
As is Memorial Day tradition, President Barack Obama visited Arlington National Cemetery this morning to lay a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknowns in honor of all those who have fallen during military combat.
The Tomb of the Unknowns has become a traditional visiting spot for the president on every Memorial Day. The tomb serves as a monument dedicated to American service members who have died without their remains being identified.
In a wordless ceremony, members of the military performed the “21 Gun Salute” before playing “The Star-Spangled Banner” upon the president’s arrival. After the national anthem, the president laid the wreath over the tomb, followed by a performance of “Taps” and then a moment of silence.
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http://www.mediaite.com/tv/president-obama-lays-wreath-on-tomb-of-the-unknowns-at-arlington-national-cemetery-2/
The Tomb of the Unknowns has become a traditional visiting spot for the president on every Memorial Day. The tomb serves as a monument dedicated to American service members who have died without their remains being identified.
In a wordless ceremony, members of the military performed the “21 Gun Salute” before playing “The Star-Spangled Banner” upon the president’s arrival. After the national anthem, the president laid the wreath over the tomb, followed by a performance of “Taps” and then a moment of silence.
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http://www.mediaite.com/tv/president-obama-lays-wreath-on-tomb-of-the-unknowns-at-arlington-national-cemetery-2/
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