WILMINGTON, Delaware—President Joe Biden marked the sixth anniversary on Sunday of his son Beau’s death with a visit to his gravesite and a speech about grief to military families and veterans, on the eve of the Memorial Day holiday commemorating the country’s military dead. Biden and his wife, Jill, visited Beau Biden’s grave in Delaware…
Biden Marks Son Beau’s Death With Grave Visit, Remarks to Military Families Ahead of Memorial Day
Do You Have His Medals?
Commentary He was six-foot-four-inches tall. Born May 11, 1919, in Houston, Texas, Harold Johnson would have been a giant among the English during World War II. This American war hero gave his medals to a little boy who sat next to him on a train on the first leg of his journey home from England….
A Personal Memorial Day Memory: Introducing Loyce Deen of Altus, Oklahoma
Commentary Pop, the uncle who raised me, carried with him for more than half a century a haunting memory from his time aboard the aircraft carrier Essex in World War II. Anti-aircraft fire had killed a turret gunner during a sortie. Pop, whose job it was to repair and prepare planes for the next mission,…
This Memorial Day, a New Birth of Freedom
On Memorial Day, we honor those soldiers who gave their lives for our country. In the Gettysburg Address, perhaps the greatest reflection in our history on such sacrifice, Abraham Lincoln refers to the fallen soldiers as having given “the last full measure of devotion.” In our nation’s present crisis, we can learn from the devotion…
A Vietnam Memorial: Remembering Heroes and Villains From an Unpopular Conflict
Commentary Memorial Day ceremonies tend to feature World War II, with good reason. The Allies’ triumph over the Axis powers gave people cause to celebrate. Presidents who served in World War II include Dwight Eisenhower, commander of Allied forces, and George H.W. Bush, a pilot with Torpedo Squadron 51 (VT-51), shot down by the Japanese…
Memorial Day: Why We Celebrate And What We Should Remember
Often lost in Memorial Day celebrations is the real meaning of the holiday. In order to preserve this tradition, which has been honored since the days of the Civil War, I dedicate this episode to the fallen. May we always remember your sacrifice so that we can enjoy the freedom that they so bravely fought…
US Reports Highest Travel Numbers Since Start of Pandemic
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported the highest volume of people passing through travel security checkpoints on May 28, the highest total since the outbreak of the CCP virus. The TSA logged 1.96 million travelers on Friday ahead of Memorial Day weekend. That’s nearly six times the travel volume on the same day last…
Veterans Speak About Memorial Day: ‘It’s Not About Us’
On Monday, March 31, Americans from sea to shining sea will observe Memorial Day. However, veterans are quick to remind you: “It’s not about us.” “Monday is not about us,” Sergeant J.O. Batten, Commander of VFW Post 8713 in Brooksville, Florida told The Epoch Times. “It’s about the men on that wall out there. A…
[Premiering 6pm ET] Left Silent on Antisemitism; Vaccines vs. Natural Immunity; Memorial Day Inspiration
Antisemitic attacks are on the rise—it’s happening online and on the streets, in America and around the world. But what you don’t see is a lot of pushback. Podcast host Charles Mizrahi questions why the progressive left is not outraged by all the displays of prejudice. Why did Facebook take down the page for the…
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[Premiering 6pm ET] Left Silence on Antisemitism; Vaccines vs. Natural Immunity; Memorial Day Inspiration
Antisemitic attacks are on the rise—it’s happening online and on the streets, in America and around the world. But what you don’t see is a lot of pushback. Podcast host Charles Mizrahi questions why the progressive left is not outraged by all the displays of prejudice. Why did Facebook take down the page for the…