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President George W. Bush and other national leaders address the playing of taps after laying a commemorative wreath at the ceremony of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier while the Armed Forces Honor Guards stand at attention at Arlington National Cemetery, May 28, 2007.

PLAYING OF TAPS

President George W. Bush and other national leaders address the playing of taps after laying a commemorative wreath at the ceremony of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier while the Armed Forces Honor Guards stand at attention at Arlington National Cemetery, May 28, 2007.

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