President Donald Trump visited Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday (November 11) to honor Veterans Day by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. During the ceremony, President Trump announced that Veterans Day will also be known as “Victory Day for World War I,” recognizing the United States’ role in the 1918 victory over Germany. He stated, “Today is not only Veterans Day, but it’s my proclamation that we are now going to be saying and calling [it] Victory Day for World War I.”
President Trump expressed his desire for the U.S. to celebrate its victories similarly to other countries, noting that nations like France and the UK have their own victory days. He also mentioned the possibility of declaring Victory Days for other wars in the future.
The event was marked by strong winds and cold temperatures, with President Trump joined by Vice President JD Vance and Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins. The President also addressed the ongoing government shutdown, expressing optimism about a resolution as Congress moves closer to ending the 42-day impasse.
Arlington National Cemetery, located across the Potomac River from Washington, is a historic site with about 400,000 remains. The cemetery is on the former estate of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. President Trump is considering erecting a triumphal arch near the cemetery to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence next year.
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