U.S. pays homage to American war dead. U.S. President Franklin D.

U.S. pays homage to American war dead. U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt's wreath is placed on the grave of the Unknown Soldier, on May 30, 1944, during Memorial Day ceremonies, honoring the American fighting men who died in the wars of the United States. An honor guard stands at attention and spectators look on at Arlington Cemetery, in the Southern U.S. State of Virginia, as a Presidential military aide adjusts the wreath.