ROBERT SIEGEL, host: After President Obama spoke this morning about North Korea, he headed to Arlington National Cemetery for the annual Memorial Day ceremony.</s>President BARACK OBAMA: A quarter of a million marble headstones dot these rolling hills in perfect military order, worthy of the dignity of those who rest here. It can seem overwhelming for the families of the fallen: Just one stone stands up. One stone that requires no map to find.</s>ROBERT SIEGEL, host: President Obama pointed out section 60 where the dead from Iraq and Afghanistan are buried and he struck a personal note.</s>President BARACK OBAMA: My grandfather served in Patton's army in World War II. But I cannot know what it is like to walk into battle. I'm the father of two young girls, but I can't imagine what it's like to lose a child.</s>ROBERT SIEGEL, host: The president called on all Americans to observe a moment of silence, ring a bell or offer a prayer at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Robert Siegel describes President Obama's appearance at Arlington National Cemetery.