In photos: Americans honor the fallen on Memorial Day
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A volunteer places flowers at the gravesites of fallen service members in Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day in Arlington, Va. Photo: Samuel Corum/Getty Images
On Memorial Day, the U.S. honors and mourns service members who died defending the country.
The big picture: From the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery to the Hawaiian islands, Americans gather in remembrance on a day that represents more than just cookouts, travel and sales.
Driving the news: President Trump marked the day with a traditional wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery and delivered remarks honoring the fallen and Gold Star families.
- Throughout the cemetery, others placed flowers at gravesites.
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