Presidential Ceremonies and Honors

Visuals of significant presidential events, including speeches and ceremonial honors, reflecting the importance of military and national pride.

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President Donald Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at a Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony at Madison Square in New York City, November 11, 2019 (BSLOC_2019_9_218)

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President Bush holds press conference to defend stance on Iraq

Senator Barack Obama introduces the 'Dignity for Wounded Warriors Act of 2007

President Barack Obama listens as Press Secretary Robert Gibbs informs him about the shooting at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, June 10, 2009.

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220518-N-OH262-0149 WASHINGTON D.C. (May 18, 2022)--Rear Adm. Michael Wettlaufer, Commander, Military Sealift Command, addresses the audience during the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony held to honor Merchant Mariners of WWII at the U.S. Capital, May 18. During WWII Merchant Mariners put their lives on the line for their country, braving German and Japanese submarines, in their Liberty Ships, as they delivered critical supplies for service members serving in the European and Pacific theaters.

Senator Barack Obama introduces the 'Dignity for Wounded Warriors Act of 2007

President Barack Obama delivers the commencement address to the U.S. Air Force Academy class of 2016 at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 2, 2016. More than 820 cadets graduated to become the newest second lieutenants in the Air Force.

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Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates delivers remarks during ceremonies at the Pentagon Memorial. Sept. 11, 2010, marking the 9th anniversary of the terrorist attack. He is joined on the podium by President Barack Obama and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen. 184 people died here when terrorists hijacked American Airlines Flt. 77, a Boeing 757 enroute from Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles, California, and purposely crashed it into the west side of the famous building.

Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby holds a press briefing, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 26 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders)

WASHINGTON (Sept. 22, 2013) President Barack Obama speaks at a memorial ceremony for the victims of the Washington Navy Yard shooting, Sept. 22, 2013. The shooting took place Sept. 16 at the Washington Navy Yard, building 197.

Vice President J. Danforth Quayle speaks to the crowd during his visit to the base. The vice president is at Eielson to express his appreciation to airmen who served in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA)

Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby holds a press briefing, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 27, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders)

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George Casey Jr., flanked by President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, salutes as our nations colors pass the reviewing stand during the 2009 presidential inaugural parade in Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 2009. More than 5,000 men and women in uniform provided military ceremonial support to the presidential inauguration, a tradition dating back to George Washington's 1789 inauguration.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and South Korean Minister of National Defense Lee Jong-Sup conduct a press conference at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Nov. 3, 2022.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the drawdown of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, Thursday, July 8, 2021, in the East Room of the White House.

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder speaks during a press briefing, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 20, 2022.

President Barack Obama holds a meeting about repealing the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy with the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, right, in the Oval Office, Nov. 29, 2010.

220520-N-ED185-1017NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BANGOR, Wash. (May 20, 2022) James G. Foggo, retired U.S. Navy admiral and current dean for the Center of Maritime Strategy at the Navy League, speaks to Sailors at an all-hands call at Naval Base Bremerton-Bangor May 20, 2022. Foggo formerly commanded U.S. 6th Fleet, Allied Striking and Support Forces NATO, Naval Forces Europe, Naval Forces Africa, and Allied Joint Forces Command.

Cadet Staff Sgt. Moranda Hern, Air Force Academy sophomore, speaks as Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Dr. Jill Biden, the vice-presidents wife; First Lady Michelle Obama; and Tom Brokaw, television journalist, listen at the First Anniversary of Joining Forces ceremony on the south lawn of the White House, April 11, 2012. Hern was one of the 20 finalists in the Joining Forces Community Challenge that recognized citizens, communities and organizations for their efforts in supporting military families. Hern started the Sisterhood of the Traveling BDUs organization that aims to help daughters ages 13-18 of military members connect and build relationships. The challenge was part of the Joining Forces program, pioneered by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, which is a national initiative that mobilizes all sectors of society to support military members and their families.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 27, 2022) President Joseph R. Biden Jr. delivers the graduation address as the guest speaker during the U.S. Naval Academys Class of 2022 graduation and commissioning ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. As the undergraduate college of our country's naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder speaks during a press conference at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Jan. 12, 2023.

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Pentagon Press Secretary U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., March 30, 2023.

Mr. Ray Kapaun, nephew to Medal of Honor Recipient U.S. Army Chaplain (Capt.) Emil Joseph Kapaun, speaks during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Sept. 16, 2022. The event is held every year on the third Friday of September, honoring prisoners of war and missing-in-action service members. DPAAs mission is to achieve the fullest possible accounting for missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel to their families and our nation.

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder and Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense (RUE) Laura Cooper conduct a joint press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Oct. 4, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders)

President Bush holds press conference to defend stance on Iraq

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Milley answer questions during a press conference at NATO headquarters, Brussels, Belgium, Oct. 12, 2022. Austin hosted the sixth meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group that brought together nearly 50 countries for continuing discussions on support to Ukraine in its war with Russia.

Senator Barack Obama introduces the 'Dignity for Wounded Warriors Act of 2007

PRESIDENT DWIGHT EISENHOWER VISIT TO MSFC FOR THE DEDICATION OF THE CENTER.

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US President Joe Biden speaks during the 21st 9/11 Pentagon Observance Ceremony on Sept. 11, 2022, at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel speaks while President Barack Obama and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey listen, during the 9/11 memorial ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington, Sept. 11, 2014.

Vice President J. Danforth Quayle speaks to the crowd during his visit to the base. The vice president is at Eielson to express his appreciation to airmen who served in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: OPERATION DESERT STORM Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA)

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes Mr. Michael Jones, Implementation Agency for Crime and Security Executive Director to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., July 27, 2022. During the visit, the guest conducted an office call with IADC Leadership, received an IADC brief, and concluded the visit with a tour of the campus with.

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden meet with members of the National Association of Police Organizations and TOP COP honorees in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, May 12, 2011.

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Richard Marles participate in a bilateral exchange at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Dec. 5, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

President Barack Obama and President Hu Jintao of China watch the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps pass on the South Lawn of the White House, Jan. 19, 2011.

160710-N-VJ282-240 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (July 10, 2016) President Barack Obama is greeted by U.S. and Spanish service members along with their families during his visit to Naval Station Rota. During the presidents visit, he met with base leadership, toured USS Ross (DDG 71) and spoke to service members and their families during an all hands call. Naval Station Rota enables and supports operations of U.S. and allied forces and provides quality services in support of the fleet, fighter, and family for Commander, Navy Installations Command in Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia.

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall makes remarks during the Senior Leader Orientation Course at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 11, 2022. The course provides training for newly selected brigadier generals and senior executive service members.

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