Columbus Day Celebration in Washington
Some of the 30 wreath that are being placed near the base of the Christopher Columbus Statue are seen during a Columbus Day celebration in Washington on October 8, 2007. 30 wreaths in all were placed on the base of the stature during the 96th annual wreath laying ceremony. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)
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