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The following interview transcript is taken from our special Memorial Day edition of Morning Wire.
 
Top Republican strategist Karl Rove, now a Fox News contributor, said during a segment this week that the U.S. has been governed by the “boomer” generation for nearly 32 years, and that now is the time for fresh leadership on both sides of the aisle.
Top Republican strategist Karl Rove, now a Fox News contributor, said during a segment this week that the U.S. has been governed by the “boomer” generation for nearly 32 years, and that now is the time for fresh leadership on both sides of the aisle.
 
Tom Brokaw wrote his book, The Greatest Generation, about the men of World War Two. They rose up to defend a nation under attack, with great resolve that our United States would survive and thrive.
Tom Brokaw wrote his book, The Greatest Generation, about the men of World War Two. They rose up to defend a nation under attack, with great resolve that our United States would survive and thrive.
 
This is what I call making a difference. If you are or have ever had a teacher like this, say a private or public thank you if they are still around.
This is what I call making a difference. If you are or have ever had a teacher like this, say a private or public thank you if they are still around.
 
It has been a long time since I lived on Hillock Drive, which runs off North Hills Drive near Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh. My parents moved there with their two children, Joy and Brad, in 1971. I came along two years later as, my mom says, their “postscript.”
It has been a long time since I lived on Hillock Drive, which runs off North Hills Drive near Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh. My parents moved there with their two children, Joy and Brad, in 1971. I came along two years later as, my mom says, their “postscript.”
 
Who has the most medals does not a leader make
Who has the most medals does not a leader make
 
Remarks by President Biden at Funeral Ceremony of Senator John Warner
 
Just a reminder of what it took to make this country great and more importantly free.
Just a reminder of what it took to make this country great and more importantly free.
 
The typical U.S. household headed by a person age 65 or older has a net worth 47 times greater than a household headed by someone under 35, according to an analysis of census data released Monday.
The typical U.S. household headed by a person age 65 or older has a net worth 47 times greater than a household headed by someone under 35, according to an analysis of census data released Monday.
 
On this day 75 years ago, one of the most intense conflicts of World War II—the Battle of Okinawa—concluded in a historic victory for the United States.
On this day 75 years ago, one of the most intense conflicts of World War II—the Battle of Okinawa—concluded in a historic victory for the United States.
 
Seventy-five years ago today, the last remnants of the Nazi regime unconditionally surrendered to the Allied Powers, marking the end of World War II in Europe.
Seventy-five years ago today, the last remnants of the Nazi regime unconditionally surrendered to the Allied Powers, marking the end of World War II in Europe.
 
On December 16, 1944, Nazi forces launched their last major offensive campaign on the Western Front of World War II, deep in the Ardennes Forest.
On December 16, 1944, Nazi forces launched their last major offensive campaign on the Western Front of World War II, deep in the Ardennes Forest.
 
I've had the honor of meeting quite a few veterans around Dunwoody. My husband and I bump into them at Memorial and Veterans Day celebrations, the July 4th Parade, the poppy giveaways at the grocery, and just out and about.
I've had the honor of meeting quite a few veterans around Dunwoody. My husband and I bump into them at Memorial and Veterans Day celebrations, the July 4th Parade, the poppy giveaways at the grocery, and just out and about.
 
Governor Roy Cooper shared the following statement in honor of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion:
Governor Roy Cooper shared the following statement in honor of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion:
 
Memorial Day will be a time of reflection for many who lost loved ones. I served a short time on active duty with the Army and then a six year commitment with National Guard.
Memorial Day will be a time of reflection for many who lost loved ones. I served a short time on active duty with the Army and then a six year commitment with National Guard.
 
Well, thank you very much. This is a special moment.
 
By this Message, I officially inform you of the death of George Herbert Walker Bush, the forty-first President of the United States
By this Message, I officially inform you of the death of George Herbert Walker Bush, the forty-first President of the United States
 
More than 2 million voters cast one-stop early voting and absentee ballots during an 18-day period ending Saturday, astonishing political observers
More than 2 million voters cast one-stop early voting and absentee ballots during an 18-day period ending Saturday, astonishing political observers
 
Most people will remember John Glenn as the astronaut who was the first American to orbit the earth in 1962. After that event, his image was a carefully crafted and protected all American boy.
Most people will remember John Glenn as the astronaut who was the first American to orbit the earth in 1962. After that event, his image was a carefully crafted and protected all American boy.
 
Governor Pat McCrory released the following video message honoring Memorial Day. The governor recorded the video from the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA located in Wilmington.
Governor Pat McCrory released the following video message honoring Memorial Day. The governor recorded the video from the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA located in Wilmington.
 
Mrs. Gladys Mildred Warren Alligood, age 85, a resident of 5916 Slatestone Road, Washington, passed away peacefully Friday, February 20, 2015.
Mrs. Gladys Mildred Warren Alligood, age 85, a resident of 5916 Slatestone Road, Washington, passed away peacefully Friday, February 20, 2015.
 
The youth of the Western World has no concept of history or what their grandparents lived through. The greatest generation that overcame so much in the Great Depression yet succeeded in life gave birth to the worst one - mine.
The youth of the Western World has no concept of history or what their grandparents lived through. The greatest generation that overcame so much in the Great Depression yet succeeded in life gave birth to the worst one - mine.
 
Memorial Hall in Chapel Hill was filled with princes and paupers gathered to pay tribute to Bill Friday.
Memorial Hall in Chapel Hill was filled with princes and paupers gathered to pay tribute to Bill Friday.
 
Seventy years ago, Americans were recovering from Pearl Harbor and were galvanized to fight for freedom.
Seventy years ago, Americans were recovering from Pearl Harbor and were galvanized to fight for freedom.
 
when I watch the footage of 9/11, I can remember it all just as clearly as the very day the carnage and destruction actually occurred.
when I watch the footage of 9/11, I can remember it all just as clearly as the very day the carnage and destruction actually occurred.
 
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