He and his spouse, Jill Biden, carrying black masks, laid a wreath in a go to that was not publicly introduced earlier than the journey. Mr. Biden,
He and his spouse, Jill Biden, carrying black masks, laid a wreath in a go to that was not publicly introduced earlier than the journey. Mr. Biden, a practising Catholic, made the signal of the cross.
“Thanks on your service,” Mr. Biden mentioned, showing to salute one other particular person from afar, as he walked out.
Mr. Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, lower a pointy visible distinction with President Trump, who has usually declined to wear a mask in public despite federal health guidance, including at a memorial service on Monday.
The Bidens’ late son, Beau Biden, served in the Iraq war. He died of brain cancer five years ago this week.
The visit comes as some Democrats, including some close allies, have grown impatient to see Mr. Biden leave his Wilmington, Del., home and find ways to connect publicly, even in the era of social distancing. Mr. Biden’s campaign did not immediately have a comment when asked whether his Memorial Day outing signaled the beginning of more public appearances.
Mr. Biden, 77, and his campaign advisers have said that they intend to abide by the public safety recommendations that have, so far, made rallies and other campaign events impossible, though some states are increasingly lifting restrictions.
The visit comes as the Bidens also released a video to commemorate Memorial Day, an indication of the digital marketing campaign nonetheless underway, in stark distinction to the parades and in-person commemorations typically held all through the nation to mark the day.