Americans honor fallen troops at Memorial Day observances in NYC, nation’s capital
Americans across the nation observed Memorial Day to honor fallen troops. Events included parades, wreath-laying ceremonies, and moments of silence at various memorials. Notable attendees included President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who participated in ceremonies in Arlington and New York City, respectively.
- ▪President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance attended the National Memorial Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery.
- ▪New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani participated in the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Association’s Memorial Day Event.
- ▪Veterans and families gathered at various memorials, including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, to pay their respects.
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US News Americans honor fallen troops at Memorial Day observances in NYC, nation’s capital By Paige Kahn Published May 25, 2026, 4:36 p.m. ET Attendees wave flags as President Donald Trump, center, Vice President JD Vance, left, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stand on stage at the 158th National Memorial Day Observance, at the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery. AP Photo/Alex Brandon A young local visitor and her father are pictured at Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Memorial Day. AP Photo/Allison Robbert U.S. Marine veteran Ed Purcell runs on his prosthetic blade during the National Memorial Day parade in Washington, D.C.. REUTERS A volunteer etches a name onto paper at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Memorial Day in Washington.
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