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Tomb of the Unknowns (foreground) and the Memorial Amphitheater, Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia.
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Spanish-American War; Arlington National Cemetery
John F. Kennedy's burial ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
Memorial Day: Arlington National Cemetery
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