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President Honors America's Veterans
Honoring those who died in service to America, President George W. Bush lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington Cemetery on Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2003. After the wreath was placed, "Taps" was played and a moment of silence was observed. White House photo by Paul Morse.
Honoring those who died in service to America, President George W. Bush lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington Cemetery on Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2003. After the wreath was placed, "Taps" was played and a moment of silence was observed. Full Story
President George W. Bush signs H.R. 3365, The Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003 in the Oval Office on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2003. The legislation provides tax-relief for military and Foreign Service personnel. Pictured with the President are, from left: John Brieden, American Legion National Commander; Congressman James McGovern, R-Mass.; Congressman Rick Renzi, R-Ariz.; Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi; Jim Mueller, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief; and Admiral Norb Ryan, Military Officers Association of America. White House photo by Eric Draper.
President George W. Bush stands with National Commander of the Army and Navy Union David Berger, left, and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi during the Veterans Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003. "We observe Veterans Day on an anniversary -- not of a great battle or of the beginning of a war, but of a day when war ended and our nation was again at peace," said the President. "Ever since the Armistice of November the 11th, 1918, this has been a day to remember our debt to all who have worn the uniform of the United States." White House photo by Paul Morse.
Honoring those who died in service to America, President George W. Bush lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington Cemetery on Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2003. After the wreath was placed, "Taps" was played and a moment of silence was observed. White House photo by Paul Morse.
Placing his hand over his heart, President George W. Bush participates in the Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington Cemetery on Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2003. Laura Bush is pictured standing behind the President. White House photo by Paul Morse.
 
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