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Memorial Day 2012

Remembering the men and women who lost their lives while serving in the US armed forces, including those who have died recently on active duty.

Approximate total of American war dead since 1775: 1,343,812, approximately 848,163 being combat deaths.

Approximate total of Americans wounded during military service since 1775: 1,529,230.

(Totals include American Civil War casualties of both Federal and Confederate forces.)

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Photos L to R: The Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial near Cambridge, England; Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington Co., Virginia; The Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.

May 28, 2012 in Equality, rights, liberty, History, Internat'l, foreign policy, (incl. Iraq), Security, terrorism, the military, war |

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