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Photos: US observes Memorial Day

Memorial Day
A US veteran of the Vietnam war visits the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial in Washington on May 23.
Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images

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From Rolling Thunder in Washington to President Obama and Brad Paisley in Afghanistan, and in ceremonies small and large across the United States, Americans are stopping to pay tribute to US military members who have given their lives in service to their country.

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Minnesota Twins pitcher Kevin Correia throws against the Texas Rangers in the first inning on Memorial Day in Minneapolis. Both teams wore military camouflage-themed hats and lettering to honor fallen troops.
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A US veteran of the Vietnam war visits the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial in Washington on May 23.
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A bouquet of flowers at the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial on May 23.
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