Watch: Joe Biden marks Veterans Day with wreath laying at Arlington National Cemetery
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Your support makes all the difference.Watch as Joe Biden marked Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, 11 November.
It was the president's first public appearance with Kamala Harris since last week's election, when the vice president lost to Donald Trump.
The pair took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with first lady Jill Biden and second gentleman Doug Emhoff also in attendance.
Mr Biden also delivered remarks at the cemetery's amphitheater, with Ms Harris in attendance.
This year marks the 71st annual National Veterans Day Observance, honoring those who have served and continue to serve in the US armed forces during war and peacetime.
A statement on the White House's website read: "President Biden believes we have a sacred obligation to care for our nation’s veterans and their families. Simply put, we owe them a debt we can never fully repay.
"Supporting those who wear the uniform is a commitment that unites all Americans and it’s why the President has made supporting our veterans a core pillar in his Unity Agenda for the nation."
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