May 28 Watch 4:49 News Wrap: Former military leaders criticize Trump for tweet In our news wrap Monday, President Trump today laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and thanked the families who've lost loved ones in service to their country. Meanwhile, several former military leaders criticized Trump for tweeting… Continue watching
May 28 Watch 7:13 This women’s memorial honors millions of ‘sisters in arms’ By Judy Woodruff For the 3 million women who have served in the U.S. military, there's a growing effort to highlight and register their place in history. Going back to the American Revolution, they have held a variety of roles, and are now… Continue watching
May 28 This Memorial Day, women veterans tell their stories through poetry By Jennifer Hijazi Two female veterans share their work with Warrior Writers, a nonprofit that fosters healing through artistic expression and storytelling. Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: Trump lays wreath at Arlington National Cemetery Before heading to the hallowed grounds across the Potomac River from the nation's capital, Trump tweeted that "those who died for our great country would be very happy and proud at how well our country is doing today."… Continue reading
May 29 Watch 6:07 News Wrap: Trump pays tribute to fallen service members on Memorial day By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, President Trump joined other Americans around the country in observing a national day of remembrance, with remarks and ceremonies at Arlington Cemetery. Also, North Korea defied international pressure by firing another test ballistic missile, which… Continue watching
May 29 Kentucky veterans get heroes’ welcome on ‘Honor Flight’ visit to Washington By Larisa Epatko On May 10, several dozen veterans from Kentucky spent the day in Washington, D.C., visiting the World War II, Korean War and Vietnam memorials, along with Arlington National Cemetery, before flying back home. Continue reading
May 29 Column: How JFK created the cultural template for the modern presidency By Steven Watts, The Conversation From the beginning of his career, John F. Kennedy’s appeal was always more about image than ideology, the emotions he channeled than the policies he advanced, says University of Missouri-Columbia historian Steven Watts… Continue reading
May 29 Column: How the chemistry of sunscreen is protecting your skin this Memorial Day By Kerry Hanson, The Conversation Recognition of the risks posed by UV rays has motivated chemists to study what’s going on in our cells when they’re in the sun – and devise modern ways to ward off that damage. Continue reading
May 29 WATCH: President Trump makes first Memorial Day address at Arlington Cemetery By Associated Press The president is to deliver his first Memorial Day address and lay a wreath at the cemetery, the final resting place for many U.S. military members and others who have served the country. Continue reading
May 30 Watch 5:31 News Wrap: ‘We have to do better’ by our vets, Obama says at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, on his last Memorial Day as commander-in-chief, President Obama paid tribute to the nation’s veterans and made special mention of the American soldiers who died this past year in Iraq and Afghanistan. Also, more than… Continue watching