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For the first time in almost a century, the public lays flowers at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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Lt. Cleo, the service dog with U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Armstrong walks as they place a flower during a centennial commemoration event at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, in Arlington National Cemetery, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in Arlington, Va.
Lt. Cleo, the service dog with U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Armstrong walks as they place a flower during a centennial commemoration event at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, in Arlington National Cemetery, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in Arlington, Va.
Pool Photo By Alex Brandon
People place flowers during a centennial commemoration event at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, in Arlington National Cemetery, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in Arlington, Va.
People place flowers during a centennial commemoration event at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, in Arlington National Cemetery, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in Arlington, Va.
Pool Photo By Alex Brandon
Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. Members of the public lay flowers in front of the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY.
Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. Members of the public lay flowers in front of the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY.
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Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. A member of the U.S. ArmyÕs Old Guard at the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021.Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY.
Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. A member of the U.S. ArmyÕs Old Guard at the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021.Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY.
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Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. A member of the U.S. ArmyÕs Old Guard at the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021.Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY.
Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. A member of the U.S. ArmyÕs Old Guard at the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021.Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY.
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Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. Service members and members of the public lay flowers in front of the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY.
Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. Service members and members of the public lay flowers in front of the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY.
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Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. Members of the public lay flowers in front of the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. Members of the public lay flowers in front of the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
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Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. Margaux Wittmeyer, 2, gets help from her parents Stacy and Bryan Wittmeyer of Springfield, VA as members of the public lay flowers in front of the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. Margaux Wittmeyer, 2, gets help from her parents Stacy and Bryan Wittmeyer of Springfield, VA as members of the public lay flowers in front of the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
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Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. Members of the public lay flowers in front of the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. Members of the public lay flowers in front of the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
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Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. Members of the public line up to lay flowers in front of the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021.Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. Members of the public line up to lay flowers in front of the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021.Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
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Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. Members of the public lay flowers in front of the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. Members of the public lay flowers in front of the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
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Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. Members of the public line up to lay flowers in front of the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021.Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. Members of the public line up to lay flowers in front of the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021.Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
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Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. Members of the public lay flowers in front of the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY.
Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. Members of the public lay flowers in front of the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY.
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Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. A members of the U.S. ArmyÕs Old Guard stands over the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY.
Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. A members of the U.S. ArmyÕs Old Guard stands over the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY.
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Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. Members of the public lay flowers in front of the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY.
Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. Members of the public lay flowers in front of the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY.
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Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. Members of the public lay flowers in front of the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY.
Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. Members of the public lay flowers in front of the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY.
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Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. Members of the public lay flowers in front of the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Nov. 9, 2021; Arlington, VA, USA. Members of the public lay flowers in front of the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, on November 9, 2021. For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
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