With a wreath and solemn remarks, President Obama honored U.S. soldiers today at Arlington National Cemetery. Plus, photos of Memorial Day ceremonies and full coverage below.
Honoring "America's guardians," President Obama laid a wreath at Tomb of the Unknowns in Arligton National Cemetery today. In a speech, he then paid tribute to fallen soldiers: "Each of them adds honor to what it means to be a soldier, sailor, airman, Marine and Coast Guardsman. Each is a link in an unbroken chain that stretches back to the earliest days of our republic. And on this day, we memorialize them all."
Related story on The Daily Beast: The Memorial Day Diaries
Photos: Memorial Day 2011
Before his trip to Arlington, Obama nominated Gen. Martin Dempsey to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Monday. Dempsey would replace Adm. Michael Mullen, whose term ends in September. Dempsey has plenty of combat experience,...
Honoring "America's guardians," President Obama laid a wreath at Tomb of the Unknowns in Arligton National Cemetery today. In a speech, he then paid tribute to fallen soldiers: "Each of them adds honor to what it means to be a soldier, sailor, airman, Marine and Coast Guardsman. Each is a link in an unbroken chain that stretches back to the earliest days of our republic. And on this day, we memorialize them all."
Related story on The Daily Beast: The Memorial Day Diaries
Photos: Memorial Day 2011
Before his trip to Arlington, Obama nominated Gen. Martin Dempsey to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Monday. Dempsey would replace Adm. Michael Mullen, whose term ends in September. Dempsey has plenty of combat experience,...
- 5/30/2011
- by The Daily Beast
- The Daily Beast
What was once a day to remember old men of long-past wars has become a time to honor kids who were killed just yesterday. Iraq war veteran Don Gomez on mourning's new generation. Plus, read Marine Joe Chenelly's essay on the changing face of Arlington Cemetery.
Memorial Day is a holiday for all Americans, whether they've fought in a war or not. And for those who have fought in past wars, Memorial Day carries special meaning. But for those whose war is still playing out in the deserts of Iraq and the mountains of Afghanistan-our Memorial Day has nothing to do with history. It is intense, online, and in living color.
Related story on The Daily Beast: End The Costly War in Afghanistan
Like many Americans, I grew up without really understanding the meaning behind Memorial Day. I associated the holiday with barbecues, a day off from school, and sleepy...
Memorial Day is a holiday for all Americans, whether they've fought in a war or not. And for those who have fought in past wars, Memorial Day carries special meaning. But for those whose war is still playing out in the deserts of Iraq and the mountains of Afghanistan-our Memorial Day has nothing to do with history. It is intense, online, and in living color.
Related story on The Daily Beast: End The Costly War in Afghanistan
Like many Americans, I grew up without really understanding the meaning behind Memorial Day. I associated the holiday with barbecues, a day off from school, and sleepy...
- 5/30/2011
- by Don Gomez
- The Daily Beast
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