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Flag planting launches Memorial Day at Arlington
An annual tradition since 1948
Updated: Friday, 25 May 2012, 6:36 AM EDT
Published : Thursday, 24 May 2012, 8:39 AM EDT
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Soldiers placed more than 220,000 small U.S. flags at Arlington National Cemetery to mark the start of Memorial Day weekend activities.
The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, also known as The Old Guard, planted a flag at each grave marker.
They also placed flags at the Tomb of the Unknowns and at the cemetery columbarium.
All the flags will be removed after Memorial Day.
The unit has been carrying out the annual tradition since 1948.
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