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A U.S. Marine sounds Taps during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Marine Corps Memorial to honor the 234th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps in Arlington, Va., Nov. 10, 2009.

MEMORIAL TAPS

A U.S. Marine sounds Taps during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Marine Corps Memorial to honor the 234th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps in Arlington, Va., Nov. 10, 2009.

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