Every U.S. President Since Coolidge (1924) Has Attended Arlington Memorial Day Ceremony

Zero. Since Calvin Coolidge in 1924, every sitting U.S. president has attended the Memorial Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery.

Historical Context

• Coolidge began the modern tradition.
• Presidents typically lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and deliver remarks.
• Occasional absences: VP or senior official represents if president is overseas/ill (but still "attended" by administration).

The ceremony is a fixed presidential ritual honoring fallen service members.