Honoring Sacrifice: Reflections on Memorial Day

President Biden has proclaimed Memorial Day, May 29, 2023, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and designated the hour beginning in each locality at 11:00 a.m. of that day as a time when people might unite in prayer and reflection. He urged all Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance beginning at 3:00 p.m. local time on Memorial Day. Biden also requested the Governors of the United States and its Commonwealths and Territories to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff until noon on this Memorial Day on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United States.