FOX News: President Trump gives Memorial Day Address at Arlington National Cemetery
President Trump visited Arlington National Cemetery on Monday to perform one of the most solemn duties as commander-in-chief—laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
The president gave his first Memorial Day address, after laying the wreath, like so many presidents before him, as part of the ceremony to remember, and honor, the men and women who died fighting for the United States of America.
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Keep on rolling: 900,000 motorcyclists from across the country ride through DC to honor POWs on Memorial Day weekend
Since 1988, a group of motorcyclists have paraded through Washington, DC on Memorial Day weekend
Rolling Thunder, a non-profit, wants to honor and raise awareness of prisoners of war and those missing in action
The first parade had 2,500 motorcyclists from across the country, which has grown to 900,000 this year
Hat tip: Daily Mail. A UK publication because the American MSM totally ignore these people.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4550742/900-000-motorcyclists-rode-DC-POWs-MIAs.html
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