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Americans Observe Memorial Day
May 30, 2016 1:25 PM
The United States observed Memorial Day on Monday. The holiday honors the men and women of the U.S. military who gave their lives while serving their country.
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U.S. President Barack Obama lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during the Memorial Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery, May 30, 2016.
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Vietnam war veterans among other guests listen to U.S. President Barack Obama at the Memorial Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, May 30, 2016.
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Participants in the annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally ride past Arlington Memorial Bridge, Washington, May 29, 2016.
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Thousands of U.S. and British flags are placed in memory of fallen soldiers near the Reflecting Pool in Washington, May 29, 2016.
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