Obama observes Memorial Day at Arlington

President Barack Obama places his hand over his heart during the playing of "Taps." Standing next to him is Maj. Gen. Richard J. Rowe, Jr. and in the background, wearing white, is Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

President Obama places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

A boy holds his hands over his heart during "Taps."

Members of the Air Force Honor Guard descend the steps at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after the ceremony.

The Honor Guard and cheering crowds lined the route of Obama's motorcade.

A member of the Honor Guard stands at rest.

Honor Guard members lined the streets of Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day.

Carrying fresh flowers, woman makes her way between the graves.

Rolling Thunder Rides Through D.C.

Thousands of motorcyclists rode through Washington, D.C. to honor veterans and bring attention to the killed and missing servicemebers of all wars. (Click on image to see photo gallery.)

Steelers, servicemembers team up to assemble Care packages

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(From left to right) Lance Cpl. Justin Knowles, Steelers Wide Receivers Santonio Holmes and Hines Ward, President Barack Obama and Senator Arlen Specter, assemble U.S.O. Care packages for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. [Click on image to see story, more photos.

Four seasons of Arlington: Spring

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Naturalization ceremony at the White House

Servicemembers take the oath of citizenship during a naturalization ceremony at the White House on Friday. The new citizens, representing all five services and 18 countries, were sworn in by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and welcomed as "fellow Americans" by President Barack Obama. (Click on image to see story. )

 

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President Obama delivers the keynote address.

"You’ve not merely chosen to live in this country. You’ve chosen to serve this country," he said.

President Obama greets the new citizens after the ceremony.

President Obama presents Peter Lemon with the Outstanding American by Choice award, which recognizes the outstanding achievements of naturalized U.S. citizens. Lemon, formerly a Canadian citizen, was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1971 for his heroic actions in Vietnam.

Cherry Blossoms! (PHOTOS)

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St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago (PHOTOS)

I finally got to see the green river in person!

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Missing Obama

President Obama and Robert Howard, a triple Congressional Medal of Honor nominee, hold their hands over their hearts during the playing of Taps at Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony commemorated National Medal of Honor Day. About 35 medal recipients attended the event.

I can’t believe it. Obama showed up at Arlington Cemetery this morning. I was there, but only had a video camera with me, no still camera. I tried to take some with the video cam, but they just don’t look very good. Arrgh! An opportunity missed.

DC in the snow (PHOTOS)

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Steelers victory parade (PHOTOS)

This is not my best work, but it was exciting to be in Pittsburgh when the Steelers won an unprecedented sixth Super Bowl title. I was dangling from a light post and shooting with one hand. It was also an excuse to figure out how to embed a swf in wordpress. Voila:

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