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An eagle sculpture adorns the entrance to Lorraine American Cemetery.

Lorraine American Cemetery hosted a Veterans Day ceremony on November 11, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Organized by the American Legion Department of France, the ceremony included a wreath laying.

Ceremony participants stand near the flagpole.

On November 11, 2014 Somme American Cemetery hosted a ceremony to commemorate Veterans Day/Armistice Day.

Members of the 52nd Fighter Winger participate in the ceremony.

More than 700 attendees gathered at Luxembourg American Cemetery for the 2014 Veterans Day Ceremony.  The ceremony included an invocation, remarks by special guests, the laying of wreaths, the playing of “Taps” and the national anthem, and a benediction.

Wreaths lie at the base of a flag pole, with headstones and the chapel in the background, at Oise-Aisne American Cemetery for the 2012 Veterans Day ceremony.

Oise-Aisne American Cemetery hosted a Veterans Day ceremony on November 11, 2014 at 10:15 a.m.  Attendees included the Mayor of Seringes-et-Nesles, the Vice President of Chateau-Thierry Souvenir Français, representatives of the French Army, two French flag bearers, 14 re-

Citizens gather in the chapel for the wreath laying.

A small wreath-laying ceremony occurred at 10:00 a.m. on November 11, 2014 at Brittany American Cemetery for Veterans Day.

Floral wreaths were laid in front of the Brothers in Arms statue.

On November 11, 2014 Sicily-Rome American Cemetery hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony. Wreaths from ABMC, Sons of Italy, Naples Military HOG Chapter, and the 34th Division were laid during this ceremony.

Attendees stand on the steps outside the memorial building.

Epinal American Cemetery hosted a Veterans Day ceremony on November 11, 2014. The event included the reading of the president's Veterans Day proclamation, a wreath laying, and a moment of silence.

 

Ceremony participants salute wreaths after they are laid.

Rhone American Cemetery hosted a Veterans Day/Armistice Day ceremony planned by the town of Draguignan on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 8:30 a.m.

Ceremony Program:
Arrival of the Authorities
Laying of Wreaths

Ambassador Goldberg lays a wreath during the ceremony.

Manila American Cemetery hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.

The ceremony program included:
• Arrival of guests and musical selections by Armed Forces of the Philippines Band