Trump makes unscheduled stop at Arlington National Cemetary for wreath laying

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Trump makes unscheduled stop at Arlington National Cemetary for wreath laying
By John Bowden - 12/15/18 03:01 PM EST

President Trump made an unscheduled stop at Arlington National Cemetery to honor fallen veterans as families and volunteers placed wreaths on headstones on Saturday.

Accompanied by uniformed soldiers, the president carried an umbrella amid the tombstones as he viewed wreaths laid by volunteers as part of "Wreaths Across America Day," a national event in which volunteers adorn headstones of fallen veterans around the country with holiday wreaths.



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Trump Makes Unscheduled Visit To Honor Fallen Soldiers During ‘Wreaths Across America’ Event
Daily Caller, Dec 15, 2018

President Donald Trump made an unannounced visit to Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday to honor America’s fallen as thousands across the country laid wreaths on veterans’ graves.

Trump paid his respects as volunteers for ‘Wreaths Across America‘ waited in long lines to place a Christmas wreath on the tombs of America’s greatest heroes. The event, which is held every December, aims to “remember, honor, and teach” about those who served, and perished, fighting for America’s freedom. In addition to Arlington National Cemetery, Wreaths Across America Day is observed at more than 1,400 cemeteries in all 50 states, as well as at sea and abroad.

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Trump says he wants to expand Arlington National Cemetery during surprise visit

by Katelyn Caralle

December 15, 2018 03:40 PM
 
President Trump made a surprise visit to Arlington National Cemetery despite the rain Saturday afternoon as volunteers laid wreaths on the headstones of fallen service members ahead of Christmas.

During the visit, Trump told his guide that he was considering looking into expanding the cemetery by acquiring more land in the area.

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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-says-he-wants-to-expand-arlington-national-cemetery-during-surprise-visit