In this video, Colonel Michael Binetti, Chief of Staff of Arlington National Cemetery, shares the meaning of Memorial Day and guides the public through today’s National Memorial Day Observance. Thousands of Americans came to Arlington National Cemetery today to pay their respects to our nation’s heroes. Arlington National Cemetery represents the American people for past, present and future generations by laying to rest those few who have served our nation with dignity and honor, while immersing guests in the cemetery's living history. For those with loved one laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, today and every day is Memorial Day. The U.S. Army Military District of Washington conducted a Presidential Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath-Laying Ceremony, where President Joseph Biden laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This ceremony was followed by the Department of Defense observance program in the Memorial Amphitheater; where General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gave the welcome address, Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense, provided remarks, and President Joseph Biden shared a Memorial Day address to the nation. Memorial Day is a time of reflection and recognition. Therefore, please refrain from political remarks and focus on today’s observance and its meaning to our nation. #HonorThem #MemorialDay U.S. Army video by Vince Pecoraro / Arlington National Cemetery