State Department representatives lay a wreath during a ceremony by The Spirit of the Elbe marker in Section 7A of Arlington National Cemetery, April 24, 2015, in Arlington, Va. The marker, where the ceremony takes place, reads, “In recognition of the cooperation by American, Soviet and Allied armed forces during World War II. This marker symbolizes the link up of Soviet and American elements at the Elbe River on 15 April 1945. In tribute to the partnership in the battle against tyranny.” (U.S Army photo by Rachel Larue/released)