Updated: Nov. 11, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Veterans Day in Washington and New York (29 images)

Veterans are remembered and honored at Arlington National Cemetery, in Washington, D.C. In New York 20,000 veterans from all eras march in the nations largest Veteran's Day parade.

Mayor-elect Bill deBlasio waves to the crowds as he marches up Fifth Avenue during the 92nd Annual Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2013 in New York City. An estimated 20,000 veterans of all eras will march in the nation's largest Veterans Day Parade as they are honored for their U.S. military service. UPI /Monika Graff.

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Veterans flags holder attend a ceremony to honor veterans at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia on November 11, 2013. UPI/Olivier Douliery/Pool

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U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a ceremony to honor veterans at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia on November 11, 2013. UPI/Olivier Douliery/Pool

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First Lady Michelle Obama arrives at a ceremony to honor veterans at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia on November 11, 2013. UPI/Olivier Douliery/Pool

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