Biden says each generation has to ‘earn’ freedom in Memorial Day remarks

President Joe Biden pauses after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Susan Walsh/AP)

US President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day with a pledge that the country would continue the work of the nation’s fallen towards creating a more perfect union, “for which they lived, and for which they died for”.

Delivering remarks at a solemn remembrance ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Mr Biden said each generation must ensure the sacrifice of the country’s service members is not in vain.