Trump Honors America's Veterans with Wreath Laying at Arlington National Cemetery
On Veterans Day, a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery honored U.S. veterans, with President Trump, Vice President Vance, Veterans Affairs Secretary Collins, and Major General Gant in attendance. A salute preceded the wreath as the National Anthem played and Taps echoed after, followed by remarks in the Arlington Memorial Amphitheater recognizing service across multiple wars and thanking those advancing the U.S. campaign against Iran. The event highlighted valor and sacrifice, with calls to remember veterans as the country’s enduring monuments. The remarks reinforced gratitude, unity, and the defense of freedoms, while looking to future service and national security priorities.
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The ceremony took place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, with a wreath laid and salutes exchanged during and after the playing of the National Anthem and Taps.
Participants included President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, and U.S. Major General Antoinette Gant, who delivered remarks in the Arlington Memorial Amphitheater.
Trump’s remarks thanked those who have worn the uniform and acknowledged veterans from several conflicts, citing gratitude for their efforts to protect the nation.
Vance invoked Abraham Lincoln’s Lyceum Address, comparing Revolutionary War veterans to a forest of giant oaks and asserting that the people who served are the nation’s most important monuments.
Collins emphasized that veterans are the reason Americans enjoy freedoms such as peaceful assembly, voting, and press and speech rights, framing their service as foundational to national life.