President Trump's Veterans Day Remarks at Arlington National Cemetery

Honoring American Heroes

• 🇺🇸 Veterans Day is a sacred duty to honor those who have worn the uniform and defended freedom for 250 years.
• 💖 We express gratitude to every veteran, acknowledging their service and the role they play in keeping America safe, sovereign, and free.
• 🌟 The courage of veterans is highlighted as the foundation that allows American titans, icons, and innovators to achieve greatness.

Military Service and Sacrifice

• 🎖️ The speech recounts historical examples of profound sacrifice, such as Major Sullivan Belaloo and Colonel Bull Wolverton, who gave their lives for the country.
• 💔 Over 1 million American service members have made the supreme sacrifice, enduring unimaginable hardships so that others could live the American dream.
• 🛡️ Warriors have consistently left comfort behind to face danger, ensuring peace and freedom for families.

Stories of Valor

• 🏅 Army Captain William Swenson is recognized for his bravery in Afghanistan, crossing open fields under fire to aid wounded soldiers and refusing to leave any man behind.
• ✈️ Air Force Captain Dale Stoville is celebrated for a deep rescue mission behind enemy lines in Vietnam, earning multiple commendations.
• 🎗️ Army Major Jonathan Turnbull is presented as an example of resilience, surviving severe injuries and multiple surgeries to live a full life.

Restoring Military Pride and Support

• 🏆 President Trump proclaims the renaming of Veterans Day to include Victory Day for World War I and World War II, emphasizing American victories.
• 🏛️ The Department of Defense is officially renamed back to the Department of War, signifying a commitment to winning.
• 📈 The administration has significantly reduced the VA benefit claims backlog, processed millions of claims, and opened new facilities.
• 🚫 Thousands of individuals who failed to care for veterans were removed, and efforts are underway to end veterans' homelessness.
• 🏡 Reforms to the VA Home Loan Program and a decrease in veterans' unemployment rate are also highlighted.