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President Barack Obama and Vice President Joseph Biden lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Jan. 20, 2013. Army Maj. Gen. Michael S. Linnington, left, commanding general of Joint Forces Headquarters National Capital Region, U.S. Army Military District of Washington, stands at attention during the ceremony.

ARLINGTON WREATH

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joseph Biden lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Jan. 20, 2013. Army Maj. Gen. Michael S. Linnington, left, commanding general of Joint Forces Headquarters National Capital Region, U.S. Army Military District of Washington, stands at attention during the ceremony.

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