Bidens lay wreath at Korean War Memorial in Philadelphia

President-elect Joe Biden and former second lady Jill Biden marked Veterans Day by laying a wreath at the Korean War Memorial in Philadelphia on Wednesday.

The Bidens were joined Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney (D) in front of the black marble memorial.

“Today, we honor the service of those who have worn the uniform of the Armed Forces of the United States,” Biden, whose two sons both served in the military, wrote in a tweet.

Today, we honor the service of those who have worn the uniform of the Armed Forces of the United States.

To our proud veterans—I will be a commander in chief who respects your sacrifice, understands your service, and will never betray the values you fought so bravely to defend.

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 11, 2020

A crowd of nearly 100 people stood nearby while the Biden family visited the memorial, with occasional applause and cheers being heard.

Philadelphia Judge Patrick Dugan oversaw the 15-minute stop at the memorial, as Biden placed three wreaths and flowers.

As protective print pooler I accompanied President-elect @JoeBiden on Veterans Day as he and wife Dr Jill Biden — accompanied by Mayor Jim Kenney — laid a wreath at the Philadelphia Korean War Memorial in #Philadelphia, PA. pic.twitter.com/14XHVbzJPW

— Michael Mathes (@MichaelMathes) November 11, 2020

President Trump also marked Veterans Day, making his first public appearance since last week’s election was called against him at the Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday.

Biden had hammered Trump on the campaign trail over a September report published by The Atlantic that alleged the president criticized U.S. service members on numerous occasions, including calling American war dead “losers.”

Trump and several White House officials have vehemently denied the Atlantic’s reporting, and the president has often touted his support for the military.