Memorial Day

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May

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This Memorial Day, let’s remember the men and women who sacrificed everything for the people they served with and the country they loved. We owe them all an enormous debt of gratitude. pic.twitter.com/uPSn54O9Xs
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 31, 2021

Let everyone know the truth: Newly liberated Black people in Charleston created Memorial Day to honor Black soldiers for their courage and tenacity after they fought on the frontlines of the Civil War. pic.twitter.com/FTBCvrCh5U
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) May 31, 2021

May

Our Roadmap

By Nerdy Wonka 113 Comments

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Tags: Coronavirus, Memorial Day, Obama, Pandemic, Political And Funny Tweets, President, Quarantine, Social Distancing, soldiers, troops, tweets, veterans, virus

On Memorial Day, we honor those who gave all for us. That takes different forms this year, but it’s even more vital… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 25, 2020

May

Something Greater Than Themselves

By Nerdy Wonka 113 Comments

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On Memorial Day, we remember all those who gave everything for something greater than themselves. It's up to us to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 27, 2019

May

Honoring Their Sacrifice

By Nerdy Wonka 112 Comments

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We can never truly repay the debt we owe our fallen heroes. But we can remember them, honor their sacrifice, and af… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 28, 2018

May

Honoring Sacrifice

By Nerdy Wonka 165 Comments

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Tags: Memorial Day, Obama, Obama Foundation, Political And Funny Tweets, tweets

"Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay, but we can honor their sacrifice." —… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
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The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) May 29, 2017

May

Memorial Day: ‘Forever Grateful’

By Nerdy Wonka 103 Comments

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Forever grateful for the service and sacrifice of all who fought to protect our freedoms and defend this country we… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 29, 2017

May

President Obama Pays Tribute To The Fallen

By Nerdy Wonka 69 Comments

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US President Barack Obama (L) and US Major General Bradley A. Becker, Commander of the Military District of Washington, listen to the US national anthem before placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns to honor Memorial Day at Arlington National CemeteryMay 30, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia. / AFP / Brendan Smialowski (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

President Barack Obama and Major General Bradley A. Becker, Commander of the Military District of Washington, listen to the US national anthem before placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns to honor Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery

US President Barack Obama places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns to honor Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery May 30, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia. / AFP / Brendan Smialowski (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

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ARLINGTON, VA - MAY 30: (AFP-OUT) President Barack Obama arrives to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia. Obama paid tribute to the nation's fallen military service members. (Photo by Mike Theiler-Pool/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama (L) bows his head after placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns to honor Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery May 30, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia. / AFP / Brendan Smialowski (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

ARLINGTON, VA - MAY 30: (AFP-OUT) President Barack Obama bows his head in silence along with Major General Bradley A. Becker at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia. Obama paid tribute to the nation's fallen military service members. (Photo by Mike Theiler-Pool/Getty Images)

ARLINGTON, VA - MAY 30: (AFP-OUT) President Barack Obama is assisted as he lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia. Obama paid tribute to the nation's fallen military service members. (Photo by Mike Theiler-Pool/Getty Images)

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ARLINGTON, VA - MAY 30: (AFP-OUT) President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the Amphitheater after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia. Obama paid tribute to the nation's fallen military service members. (Photo by Mike Theiler-Pool/Getty Images)

President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the Amphitheater after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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U.S.President Barack Obama makes remarks at the Amphitheater after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, on Memorial Day, May 30, 2016, near Washington, DC. Obama paid tribute to the nation's military service members who have fallen. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI

US President Barack Obama salutes during an event to honor Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia. / AFP / Brendan Smialowski (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

People watch as US President Barack Obama places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns to honor Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery May 30, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia. / AFP / Brendan Smialowski (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama speaks during a event to honor Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia. / AFP / Brendan Smialowski (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama speaks during an event to honor Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia. / AFP / Brendan Smialowski (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

ARLINGTON, VA - MAY 30: (AFP-OUT) President Barack Obama, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph Dunford (L) and Defense Secretary Ashton Carter (C) listen to the National Anthem at the conclusion of remarks at Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia. Obama paid tribute to the nation's fallen military service members. (Photo by Mike Theiler-Pool/Getty Images)

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President Barack Obama lays a coin on a grave in Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery

ARLINGTON, VA - MAY 30: (AFP-OUT) President Barack Obama bows his head in silence after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia. Obama paid tribute to the nation's fallen military service members. (Photo by Mike Theiler-Pool/Getty Images)

May

A Memorial Day Message

By Nerdy Wonka 81 Comments

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Tags: Memorial Day, Political And Funny Tweets, tweets

This Memorial Day, I hope you'll join me in acts of remembrance. The debt we owe our fallen heroes is one we can never truly repay.
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President Obama (@POTUS) May 30, 2016

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