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20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
Silence and Respect

I had just watched the changing of the guard at Arlington National Cemetery. I was struck by how silent a large crowd of people stayed during the ceremony. When I walked around to the front of the amphitheater, I saw this sign, and thought the backdrop of the amphitheater with our nation’s flag waving was beautiful.

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Date Taken: 11.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Arlington, Virginia, United States of America
Copyright: © Bethany Cantwell