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Veterans Day Ceremonies 2013

The World Honors Veterans With Moving Memorials

November 11, 2013 by Laura Marie Meyers

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The World Honors Veterans With Moving Memorials

In honor of Veterans Day and Armistice Day, people across the globe paid tribute to servicemen and servicewomen on Monday. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama visited Arlington National Ceremony in Virginia, participating in a wreath-laying ceremony to recognize fallen soldiers. There, a 101-year-old man believed to be the oldest American World War II veteran was honored by the president and applauded by the crowd. Meanwhile, across the pond, people at Lloyd's of London observed a moment of silence, French President Francois Hollande spent time with troops, and in Australia, popular cricket players stepped out for a ceremony in Sydney. To commemorate Veterans Day, take a look at the moving ceremonies from around the world.

In Sydney, Australia, a woman paid tribute to veterans during a Remembrance Day service.

The Duchess of Cambridge made a royal appearance at the annual Remembrance Sunday Service in London.

A man paid tribute to veterans, visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC on Veterans Day.

Michelle Obama attended the tribute service at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

President Barack Obama addressed the crowd at Arlington National Cemetery's Veterans Day ceremony.

Michelle Obama greeted the crowd at the Arlington National Cemetery Veterans Day ceremony.

A veteran traced the name of a fallen soldier at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall in Washington DC.

French President Francois Hollande passed by troops during the Armistice Day ceremonies in Paris.

A military band played during the Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

President Barack Obama spoke during the ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

President Obama recognized Richard Overton, who's believed to be the oldest living American World War II veteran at age 101.

Military veterans offered a salute during a ceremony at the Grove Bahamian Cemetery in Coconut Grove, FL.

Prince William laid a wreath during the Remembrance Sunday Service at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London.

A woman held an American flag during the ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

Australian and English cricket captains Michael Clarke and Alastair Cook laid flowers during a Remembrance Day service in Sydney, Australia.

President Barack Obama participated in a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.

Michelle Obama held her hand over her heart during the ceremony.

Brokers at the Lloyd's of London building held a moment of silence during the annual Armistice Day service.

A member of the military color guard stood at attention during a wreath-laying ceremony at Virginia's Arlington National Cemetery.

Men and women lined the balconies and escalators of the Lloyd's of London building during a service in England.

Vice President Joe Biden chatted with First Lady Michelle Obama at Arlington National Cemetery's ceremony.

A member of the US Army Honor Guard saluted the flag at the Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

First Lady Michelle Obama stepped out for the Veterans Day ceremony at Virginia's Arlington National Cemetery.

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