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First Lady Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama and Army Maj. Gen. Karl R. Horst, commander of the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, arrive at Memorial Day commemoration ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., May 30, 2011.

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First Lady Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama and Army Maj. Gen. Karl R. Horst, commander of the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, arrive at Memorial Day commemoration ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., May 30, 2011.

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