Memorial Day Vow: ‘Never Again Will One Generation of Veterans Abandon Another’

Plus: Never Forget That US and UK Saved World From Tyranny May 31 2021 Memorial Day greetings from Washington, where we join you in remembering all those who have fallen in defense of the nation. Robert Wilkie, former secretary of veterans affairs, shares his thoughts on their sacrifice in a commentary and as our guest on the podcast. While we’re remembering, Jarrett Stepman underscores the key roles of the United States and Great Britain in winning World War II. Plus: regulating “ghost guns;” teaching anti-Americanism; and discovering the origin of COVID-19. One hundred years ago tonight, thousands of white citizens of Tulsa, Oklahoma—sparked by rumors—burn down homes and businesses in the predominantly black Greenwood District, killing hundreds in what now is called the Tulsa Race Massacre. COMMENTARY [Memorial Day Vow: ‘Never Again Will One Generation of Veterans Abandon Another’]() [Memorial Day Vow: ‘Never Again Will One Generation of Veterans Abandon Another’]() By Robert Wilkie The Vietnam War created a lasting slogan: “Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another.” That must be our charge today—and always. [More]() COMMENTARY [Never Forget That US and UK Saved World From Tyranny]() [Never Forget That US and UK Saved World From Tyranny]() By Jarrett Stepman Countless countries throughout the West—the United States, Great Britain, and others—have crossed the line of self-criticism essential to a free society and into outright self-loathing. [More]() COMMENTARY [Breaking Down Biden's Proposed ‘Ghost Gun’ Rules]() [Breaking Down Biden's Proposed ‘Ghost Gun’ Rules]() By Amy Swearer Americans have a long and proud history of private gunsmithing. We’ve always been tinkering with our guns in our garages. Why are homemade guns suddenly an issue? [More]() ANALYSIS [Former VA Secretary Robert Wilkie Reminds Us Why We Celebrate Memorial Day]() [Former VA Secretary Robert Wilkie Reminds Us Why We Celebrate Memorial Day]() By Virginia Allen Robert Wilkie, secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs in the Trump administration, says Americans owe a great debt because without those who laid down their lives, “we wouldn't have very much... [More]() COMMENTARY [A New History Curriculum or Anti-American Propaganda?]() [A New History Curriculum or Anti-American Propaganda?]() By Lindsey Burke President Biden wants educators to teach students that racism is endemic. He and his “woke” allies think students should learn that our nation was born of the desire to enslave other humans. [More]() COMMENTARY [We Hear You: Thomas Sowell, Housing First, and China and Celebrities]() [We Hear You: Thomas Sowell, Housing First, and China and Celebrities]() By Katrina Trinko "John Cena and every Hollywood actor that bends the knee like him ...should be required to get a tattoo across their forehead ... 'Made In China,'" writes Scott Ward. [More]() COMMENTARY [ICYMI: Will the Madness of 2020 Last?]() [ICYMI: Will the Madness of 2020 Last?]() By Victor Davis Hanson As Americans sober up, will they institutionalize or reject the frenzy remaining from the destructive stampede that took the country over the cliff during the most unhinged year in American history? [More]() [LOGO-CHARCOAL_75percent.jpg] [Donate to The Daily Signal]() [Find us on Facebook]() [Find us on Facebook]() [Follow us on Twitter]() [Follow us on Twitter]() How are we doing?We welcome your comments, suggestions, and story tips. Please reply to this email or send us a note at [letters@dailysignal.com](). The Daily Signal 214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 [(800) 546-2843]() Add [morningbell@heritage.org]() to your address book to ensure that you receive emails from us. You are subscribed to this newsletter as {EMAIL}. If you want to receive other Heritage Foundation newsletters, or opt out of this newsletter, [please click here to update your subscription.]()