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Lady takes in the sights of the World War II Memorial

Elizabeth Lewis

World War II Army veteran Elizabeth Lewis attends a ceremony honoring World War II veterans at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., Nov. 11, 2019.

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Tags: Observances, World War II, Veterans, Veterans day
Credit: David Vergun, DOD VIRIN: 191111-D-UB488-002C.JPG

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