Stories Related to Obama To Honor America's War Dead On Memorial Day, Visits Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

Obama To Honor America's War Dead On Memorial Day, Visits Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

ARLINGTON, Va. — Vice President Joe Biden is saluting the sacrifices of the men and women of America's fighting forces at the nation's most hallowed burial ground. He said the United States has "a sacred obligation" to provide its servicemen and women – "these new warriors" – with everything they need to carry out their jobs.

Sections:  news   u.s.   politics   
Topics:  barack obama   joe biden   memorial day   
RELATED ARTICLES
  • Professor explains wild airline rant: In-flight cigarette was ‘revolutionary’ act of ‘civil disobedience’
    A Penn State professor was arrested over the weekend in a bizarre videotaped incident that went viral. Karen Halnon, who teaches sociology at the university’s Abington campus, was flying from Nicaragua to Miami when she lit up a cigarette and ranted about Venezuela and President Barack Obama. More
  • Republicans to back Obama's student loan plan
    House Republicans are willing to give President Barack Obama a rare win, the chairman of the Education and Workforce Committee said Thursday in outlining a deal that would let college students avoid a costly hike on their student loans. More
  • Obama to open middle-class jobs, opportunity tour
    Aiming to show he's still focused on creating jobs, President Barack Obama is beginning a series of quick trips around the country to resurrect ideas from his State of the Union address that became overshadowed by the intense debates over gun control, immigration and automatic spending cuts. More
  • GOP boycotts health care advisory board
    House and Senate Republican leaders told President Barack Obama Thursday that they will refuse to nominate candidates to serve on an advisory board that is to play a role in holding down Medicare costs under the new health care act. More
  • Original ricin suspect was held despite evidence pointing to another man
    After keeping Elvis impersonator James Kevin Curtis in jail for a week, interrogating him while he was chained to a chair and turning his house upside down, federal authorities had no confession or physical evidence tying him to the ricin-laced letters sent to President Obama and other public officials. More
BING NEWS:
  • Memorial Day is a time to honor those who died in service to our nation
    Memorial Day encompasses the almost 1.4 million Americans who have died in the country’s wars and conflicts, beginning with the Revolutionary War.
    05/28/2024 - 12:49 am | View Link
  • Solemn ceremonies honor America’s war dead
    P ORT ANGELES — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6787 of Carlsborg held a quiet and solemn ceremony at Mt. Angeles Memorial Park, honoring the nation’s deceased veterans, one of many Memorial Day ...
    05/27/2024 - 9:30 pm | View Link
  • “We remember what they gave us”: Lincoln honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day
    LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Hundreds gathered at Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln on Memorial Day to remember America’s fallen heroes. The ceremony started with a parade honoring the men and women who made the ...
    05/27/2024 - 3:19 pm | View Link
  • 'From these honored dead': Finding America's memory on Memorial Day | R. Bruce Anderson
    If we don't stand stalwart against threats to our Constitution, we cruelly betray those who literally gave their all to keep us free.
    05/25/2024 - 10:04 pm | View Link
  • More

 

Comment On This Story

Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

More News