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Veterans from the American Legion Post Thurmont, Md., salute during the Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. where President George W. Bush lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns, and addressed veterans, their family members and guests, Nov. 11, 2006.

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

Veterans from the American Legion Post Thurmont, Md., salute during the Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. where President George W. Bush lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns, and addressed veterans, their family members and guests, Nov. 11, 2006.

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