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The Maine company behind Arlington's wreaths [audio 3min]

Reporter Joshua Gleason takes us to the Wooster Wreath Company, where workers are putting the final touches on more than 5,000 wreaths that will be used to decorate the graves at Arlington National Cemetery. The Maine company has been donating wreaths for the graves at Arlington for years. This year, the Woosters will also be decorating the stones of other fallen veterans.
Read entire article at NPR "All Things Considered"