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Remembering and Commemorating Veterans
President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende of The Netherlands, smile as they answer questions during a youth roundtable Sunday, May 8, 2005, in Valkenburg, Netherlands.
President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende of The Netherlands, smile as they answer questions during a youth roundtable Sunday, May 8, 2005, in Valkenburg, Netherlands.
Greeted by a flowers and smiles, President George W. Bush returns the gesture during his and Laura Bush's arrival in Margratent, Netherlands, May 7, 2005. President George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush wave to a crowd at the American Cemetery in Margraten, Netherlands Sunday, May 8, 2005, honoring those who served in World War II 60 years ago.
President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende of The Netherlands, smile as they answer questions during a youth roundtable Sunday, May 8, 2005, in Valkenburg, Netherlands. First Lady Laura Bush reflects after placing flowers at the Mourning Woman Statue in Netherlands American Cemetery Sunday, May 8, 2005, in Margraten.
Veterans of World War II salute President George W. Bush Sunday, May 8, 2005, during a celebration at the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, Netherlands, honoring those who served 60 years ago. Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands and President George W. Bush pause in respect before wreaths at the Netherlands American Cemetery Sunday, May 8, 2005, in Margraten, honoring those who served during World War II.
Jan Peter Balkenende, Prime Minister of The Netherlands, left, President George W. Bush, Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands, and Mrs. Laura Bush stand on stage Sunday, May 8, 2005, at the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, as a flyover marks the remembrance of those who served in World War II. President George W. Bush addresses attendees Sunday, May 8, 2005, at Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, during a celebration in remembrance of those who served in World War II.
World War II veterans acknowledge President and Mrs. Bush Sunday, May 8, 2005, during a celebration at the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, in remembrance of those who served during World War II. Mrs. Laura Bush lays flowers at the Netherlands American Cemetery Sunday, May 8, 2005, in Margraten.
President George W. Bush greets veterans at the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten Sunday, May 8, 2005, following a ceremony honoring those who served in World War II. First Lady Laura Bush shakes hands with a veteran following a ceremony Sunday, May 8, 2005, in Margraten, Netherlands honoring those who served in World War II. The ceremony highlighted the President and First Lady’s visit to the Netherlands before moving on to Moscow.

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