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President Donald Trump paid tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country
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The President took part in the traditional wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the
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Unknowns. He was joined by Vice President J.D. Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
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and Commanding General of U.S. Military District of Washington, Major General Trevor Bredenkamp
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Following the ceremony, the president delivered remarks honoring those who died in America's wars
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This Memorial Day is especially significant as we commemorate 250 years since the first American patriots fell on the field of battle
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Two and a half centuries ago, at Lexington Green, Concord Bridge, Bunker Hill
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brave minute men and humble farm boys became the first to give their lives for a nation
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that did not yet have a name. Earlier in the day, the president took to social media to call out the
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previous administration, calling them, quote, scum that spent the last four years trying to destroy
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our country through warped radical left minds, end quote. He ended the post stating, fear not
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we made great progress over the last four months and America will soon be safe and great again
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Happy Memorial Day and God bless America. For more news told with the unbiased straight facts, download the Straight Arrow News app or go to san.com
