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Prior to the arrival of the plane, telephone lines were opened for audience comments while live shots were shown of mourners arriving for the ceremony. A plane carrying the caskets of U.S. c…

President Clinton attended a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the start of the Korean War. Speakers noted the accomplishments of American and South Korean troops in repelling the…

After a parade of troops from all four branches of military service, President Clinton and others spoke about the history of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the impact that its formation had h…

After meeting with his national security advisers and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, President Clinton spoke to Department of Defense Staff. The president outlined his administration’s position …

Following speeches honoring his service as commander-in-chief over the past eight years, President Clinton was honored by a full military review.

President Bill Clinton and others participated in a ground-breaking ceremony for a monument to World War II veterans. They talked about the valor and sacrifices of World War II veterans and …

Officials, relatives, and injured shipmates of 17 sailors killed in a terrorist attack on the USS Cole in Yemen gathered on pier 12 at the Norfolk Naval Station for a memorial service. While…

In a Memorial Day Service at the amphitheater in Arlington Cemetery, Major General Ivany and President Clinton spoke briefly about the service and sacrifice of those who have died in wars …

President Clinton, with secretary Cohen, laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honor those who had given their lives in the service of the country.

President Clinton and others marked the fiftieth anniversary of Armed Forces Day. They celebrated the greatness of the United States and the effectiveness and courage of the U.S. militar…

President Clinton and others talked about the need to ratify the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. They said that ratification would make it more difficult for countries like Russia, China, Ind…

Surrounded by military commanders and other defense leaders, President Clinton talked about the Defense Authorization Act and about the state of the nation’s defense. He praised service memb…

President Bill Clinton praised those who had given their lives for the country and commented on current military actions in Yugoslavia. Recognizing that many Americans were opposed to the ac…

President Clinton and others talked to reporters about the NATO summit. They discussed the unity of NATO leaders for the military action in Yugoslavia and their commitment to support the cou…

President Bill Clinton and others commended the Barksdale Air Force Base personnel for their service in the NATO military operation in Yugoslavia. The president commented on the Kosovar refu…

President Bill Clinton pledged an additional $50 million in humanitarian aid to Kosovar refugees and said that the U.S. would care for 20,000 of the refugees. He also justified the NATO acti…

President Clinton spoke to families of military men and women serving in the NATO operation against Serbian forces in Yugoslavia. In an often impassioned speech he talked about atrocities co…

President Clinton promoted General Benjamin Davis for his efforts as commander of the Tuskegee airmen. In his remarks the president reviewed General Davis' career and noted his efforts provi…

President Clinton and others honored those that died in the Embassy bombings in Africa. Participants focused on the commitment and duty that the deceased displayed for their country.

President Bill Clinton and others spoke at the commissioning of the Aircraft Carrier Harry S. Truman. The president talked about the legacy of President Truman and his role in ending World W…