U.S. President Obama lays wreath at Manila American Cemetery

From the Philippine News Agency (Apr 29): U.S. President Obama lays wreath at Manila American Cemetery

United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday paid his respects to the fallen American soldiers who fought in World War II, by laying a wreath at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

Upon his arrival at the cemetery, where the remains of thousands of Americans and Filipinos who fought and died during the second World War are buried, President Obama was received by Manila American Cemetery Superintendent Larry Adkison, Vice President Jejomar Binay, and Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin.

Following the ceremony, President Obama was shown around the map rooms by Adkison.

Afterwards, the US leader proceeded to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City for his departure.

President Obama was in Manila on the last leg of his four-nation tour of Asia. He also visited Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia.

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