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President-elect Donald Trump, accompanied by Vice President-elect Mike Pence places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., ahead of Friday’s presidential inauguration.
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017 | 12:48 p.m.
President-elect Donald Trump is laying a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery as he continues his countdown to inauguration.
Trump was joined in the ceremony by Vice President-elect Mike Pence.
The pair silently placed a wreath in front of the Tomb of the Unknowns — a monument dedicated to service members whose remains were never identified.
After placing the wreath, the two men put their hands on their hearts as solemn music played.
Trump's family, including his wife, Melania, and adult children and grandchildren were also present.
Fields of white gravestones rolled into the distance under the warm winter sun.
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