Prince Harry, who recently returned from a deployment to Afghanistan, first visited Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, where veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are buried.
He left a wreath with a personal note by the grave of a soldier who died in Afghanistan.
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#Prince #Harry pays tribute to fallen soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery
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PHOTO: Prince Harry walks along graves at Section 60 Arlington National Cemetery via @AP
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PHOTO: Prince Harry walks along graves at Section 60 Arlington National Cemetery via @AP
Prince Harry next visited the JFK memorial, to honor the 50th anniversary of the U.S. president's death.
Finally, he laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown soldier.
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The color guard had to fight adoring throngs of people to make their way to the wreath laying cermony.
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Harry's wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: " In grateful memory of all those who have given their lives in the cause of freedom. "
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Harry's wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: " In grateful memory of all those who have given their lives in the cause of freedom. "