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President Barack Obama arrives at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for Memorial Day commemorations at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., May 25, 2009.

AT THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN

President Barack Obama arrives at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for Memorial Day commemorations at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., May 25, 2009.

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