Donald Trump Marks Memorial Day With Wreath-Laying at Arlington Cemetery
Donald Trump marked Memorial Day with a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, joining one of the nation’s most solemn annual ceremonies honoring U.S. service members who died in military service.
The observance comes as Americans gather at cemeteries, memorials and community events across the country to remember the fallen. Arlington National Cemetery says Memorial Day observances include a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a national ceremony inside Memorial Amphitheater.
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The day’s meaning reaches back to the aftermath of the Civil War. Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day was formalized in 1868 when Union veterans called for flowers to be placed on the graves of fallen soldiers.
The ceremony at Arlington connects the presidency, the military and the public in a visible act of remembrance. It also underscores the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Memorial Day honors those who died in service.
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