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    National Medal of Honor Day at Arlington National Cemetery

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    National Medal of Honor Day at Arlington National Cemetery

    VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    03.25.2015

    Photo by Stephen Smith 

    Arlington National Cemetery   

    Arlington National Cemetery commemorated National Medal of Honor Day with a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Nearly 30 recipients of the Medal of Honor were present. The Medal of Honor was first authorized in 1861 for Sailors and Marines, and the following year for Soldiers as well. Since then, only 3,493 Medals of Honor have been awarded to members of all services. The first award of the Medal of Honor was made March 25, 1863 to Private Jacob Parrott. ‪

    Photo by Stephen Smith

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    Date Taken: 03.25.2015
    Date Posted: 03.26.2015 08:24
    Photo ID: 1838631
    VIRIN: 150325-A-ZZ999-003
    Resolution: 2002x3210
    Size: 962.49 KB
    Location: VIRGINIA, US

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