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    Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Spirit of the Elbe Marker [Image 9 of 19]

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    A memorial ceremony setting in a cemetery or park featuring multiple decorative wreaths honoring US WWII Military Veterans. The wreaths are arranged on stands and display patriotic red, white, and blue color schemes with identifying ribbons and banners. Loose carnations and flowers are placed on the ground near a small memorial marker or plaque.

    ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    04.25.2019

    Photo by Elizabeth Fraser   

    Arlington National Cemetery   

    Visitors and veterans attend a wreath-laying ceremony by The Spirit of the Elbe marker in Section 7A of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, April 25, 2019. The marker reads, “In recognition of the cooperation by America, Soviet and Allied armed forces during World War II. This marker symbolizes the link up of Soviet and American elements at the Elbe River on 15 April 1945. In tribute to the partnership in the battle against tyranny.” (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser / Arlington National Cemetery / released)

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    Date Taken: 04.25.2019
    Date Posted: 04.25.2019 16:15
    Photo ID: 5297887
    VIRIN: 190425-A-IW468-314
    Resolution: 7360x4912
    Size: 27.61 MB
    Location: ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, US
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    Downloads: 1

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