Kuwaiti Embassy in Washington participates in Memorial Day commemorations
The commemorations took place at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington D.C., where thousands of fallen soldiers are buried. US President Donald Trump delivered remarks highlighting the enduring significance of the sacrifices made by American troops.
'The sacrifice that they made was not merely for a single battle, a long-ago victory, or a fleeting triumph decades or centuries past. Their sacrifice was for today, tomorrow, and every morning thereafter,' Trump said. He added, 'In every hour of peril and every moment of crisis, American warriors have left behind the blessings of home and family to answer their nation's call... This morning, we pay tribute to their immortal deeds.'
Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, dates back to May 30, 1868, when it was first observed at Arlington Cemetery. The day commemorates soldiers who sacrificed their lives in various American wars and military interventions and is observed annually on the last Monday of May.
Alongside the Arlington ceremony, military parades were held along Constitution Avenue, which passes by the White House. The parades were attended by senior US military and political figures, including the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the retired Secretary of the Army. The Kuwaiti Embassy delegation was also present, symbolizing the close ties and mutual respect between the United States and Kuwait.
Memorial Day remains a solemn occasion to honor the courage and dedication of the nation's fallen heroes, reflecting the shared values and cooperation between allied countries like Kuwait and the United States.
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