President Trump Honors Fallen Soldiers

President Trump Honors Fallen Soldiers President Trump Honors Fallen Soldiers in World War I Commemoration Speech

President Donald Trump spoke at a military cemetery near Paris, a day after drawing sharp criticism for canceling a trip to a separate cemetery during centenary commemorations of the end of World War I.

Trump hailed the end of "one of the bloodiest conflicts in human history" in a speech Sunday at the Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial. He called out by name veterans of World War II who were in attendance, thanking them personally for their service. . .

Standing in a steady rain without an umbrella Sunday, Trump referred in his speech to Belleau Wood, and the U.S. Marines who "fought through hell to turn the tide of the war." He read from a soldier's letter, saying that "through their sacrifice, they ascended to peace in heaven."

"It is our duty to preserve the civilization they defended and protect the peace they so nobly gave their lives to secure one century ago," Trump said.

He concluded his speech saying, "it has been a wonderful two days we've spent in France and this is certainly the highlight of the trip."