US EditionIn their words: How recent presidents have honored America's fallen on Memorial Day
- Recent presidents have commemorated Memorial Day by honoring fallen military members with ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and Normandy, France.
- These commemorations stem from a national commitment to remember those who died serving the country and underscore the ongoing debt owed to them.
- Presidents conduct somber wreath-laying events and deliver poignant speeches linking past sacrifices to present responsibilities and unity.
- For instance, Bill Clinton encouraged Americans to dedicate themselves to honoring the sacrifices made by servicemembers, while George W. Bush reflected on the eventual passing of the generation who personally knew those heroes.
- These statements and ceremonies reinforce that honoring the fallen requires a daily commitment to act, unite, and remain worthy of their sacrifice.
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How recent presidents have honored America's fallen on Memorial Day
From Arlington National Cemetery outside the nation’s capital to the American burial ground in Normandy, France, presidents customarily commemorate Memorial Day on hallowed ground. In somber wreath-laying ceremonies and poignant speeches, presidents remember the military members who died serving the country, even as many Americans associate the holiday with a three-day weekend and shopping sales. Here’s a look at what recent presidents have said…
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In their words: How recent presidents have honored America’s fallen on Memorial Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — From Arlington National Cemetery outside the nation's capital to the American burial ground in Normandy, France, presidents customarily commemorate Memorial Day on hallowed ground.
In their words: How recent presidents have honored America's fallen on Memorial Day
From Arlington National Cemetery outside the nation's capital to the American burial ground in Normandy, France, presidents customarily commemorate Memorial Day on hallowed ground. In somber wreath-laying ceremonies and poignant speeches, presidents remember the military members who died serving the country, even as many Americans associate the holiday with a three-day weekend and shopping sales. Here's a look at what recent presidents have said…
Telemundo Fresno
From Reagan to Trump: So the Recent Presidents Have Honored the Fallen in Memorial Day
From Arlington National Cemetery, on the outskirts of the capital, to the American cemetery in Normandy, France, presidents often commemorate Fallen Day on sacred land. With solemn floral offerings and moving speeches, presidents remember the military who died serving the homeland, even when many Americans associate the holiday with a three-day weekend and commercial offers.
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