President Trump commemorates Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery
"Every day the Republic stands is only possible because of those who did what had to be done when duty called," the Republican said during his speech.
President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance.
President Donald Trump commemorated Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery. In his speech, the Republican honored those who died serving the country.
"Every day the Republic stands is only possible because of those who did what had to be done when duty called," President Trump said.
In that sense, the president assured that "Our debt to them is eternal, and it does not diminish with time. It only grows and grows and grows with each passing year. The greatest monument to their courage is not carved in marble or cast in bronze. It's all around us, an American nation, 325 million strong."
Before his speech, the Republican laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This is an annual tradition for presidents.
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At the event, Trump was accompanied by Vice President J. D. Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
For his part, Vance also expressed gratitude for the sacrifice the fallen have made for the nation:
"For my fellow Americans, especially those watching on television, consider the sum of all the moments that make a good life, and now appreciate that countless strangers — people most of you never met — they gave up those moments in their own life so that we could enjoy them in ours. And that is what Memorial Day is all about."
Meanwhile, first lady Melania Trump encouraged the country not only to mourn the loss of the heroes, but also to "celebrate their bravery."
“Each life lost serves as a poignant reminder of the price paid for our rights and the values we hold dear,” she added, using the hashtag “#MemorialDay.
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