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A group of men stand in a semi-circle around a wreath.

Memorial Ceremony

Military and civilian dignitaries attend a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge at the Mardasson Memorial in Bastogne, Belgium, Dec. 16 2019. The battle took place during World War II from Dec. 16, 1944, until Jan. 25, 1945.

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  • Credit: Bruno Fahy, office of the Belgian Prime Minister VIRIN: 191216-O-ZZ999-5555.JPG
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