washington President Joe Biden suddenly became emotional during a “God Bless America” program organized to honor veterans. In one video, he can be seen wiping away tears during the show. During the event, Biden said in his speech, “This is the last time I stand here in Arlington as commander in chief.” Biden’s eyes filled with tears as he walked onto the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery.
Let us tell you that this program is organized to honor veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. A video shared on Twitter captured the moment, with Biden appearing to keep his emotions in check while humming the song. But he couldn’t stop himself from getting emotional. He was seen wiping away tears with his hands as they fell. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris came to pay tribute to America’s veterans in their first joint appearance since Donald Trump was re-elected in the US presidential election.
Tribute to the unknown soldier
During the ceremony, Biden and Harris laid wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The two stood side by side with serious expressions. After laying the wreath, Biden paused for a moment of quiet reflection and made the sign of the cross. Biden expressed gratitude in his speech, telling the crowd: “This is the last time I will stand in Arlington as commander in chief. It has been the greatest honor of my life to lead you, to serve you, to care for you, to protect you. Just as you have protected us generation after generation.
He also talked about his late son, Beau Biden, who was a major in the Delaware Army National Guard. He served in Iraq. He died of glioblastoma in 2015. “Like many of you, our son Beau Biden was deployed to Iraq for a year,” he said.
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