Memorial Day around the country (67 images)

All across the United States, Americans honor the fallen on Memorial Day, from the president's traditional annual remembrance at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery to a beach memorial in Santa Monica, Calif.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama participate in a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington DC, on May 28, 2012. UPI/Kristoffer Tripplaar/Pool

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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, joined by Rose Mary Sabo-Brown participate in a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington DC, on May 28, 2012. UPI/Kristoffer Tripplaar/Pool

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The shadow of President Barack Obama is seen on the memorial wall as he delivers remarks at a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington DC, on May 28, 2012. UPI/Kristoffer Tripplaar/Pool

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Civil War reenactors march during Memorial Day ceremonies at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetary in St. Louis on May 28, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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