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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Zack Palomo

Donald Trump lays wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier to mark Memorial Day

Donald Trump Memorial Day Arlington Cemetery Washington D.C.

Donald Trump participated in a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington Cemetery in Washington DC to commemorate Memorial Day.

The president laid the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in honor of fallen US service members on Monday (25 May). Trump was joined by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

During his subsequent speech, Trump noted that 13 soldiers were killed in the conflict with Iran.

“We honor those who fell so that our republic might stand,” the president said.

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