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African American Civil War Memorial Wreath Laying

Defense Secretary Ash Carter lays a wreath at the African American Civil War Memorial in Washington, D.C., Feb. 29, 2016. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee

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Tags: DC, Carter, Defense Secretary, African American Civil War Memorial, Washington
Credit: Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee VIRIN: 160229-D-SK590-018.JPG

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