May 27, 2011 10:54 AM EDT
Sarah Palin came to Washington D.C. on Sunday to take part in a motorcycle ride honoring U.S. veterans, an event which also marked her first stop on short tour that will take her to New England as speculation mounts about her willingness to mount a presidential run.
Palin's tour is meant to promote the nation's founding principles on Sunday by participating in the Rolling Thunder motorcycle ride that honors veterans in Washington D.C.
"There's no better way to see D.C. than on the back of a Harley!" Palin said in a posting to her SarahPAC.com website.
"Today's Rolling Thunder rally in DC is all about freedom. And it's about duty and loyalty and service. The message heard loud and clear through the roar of tens of thousands of bike engines declared, "We will never forget our heroes left behind!" Truly, our POWs and MIAs honored today are America's real heroes."
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"This is our first stop; we're very thankful to be here," Palin said when asked about the tour, according to Politico.
When asked about a possible run for U.S. President, she ignored the questions, according to Reuters.
When asked if she was politicizing the rally, she said:
"Heck no, I'm an American. I'm out here supporting veterans," she told CNN.
She was overheard discussing "the missing," which refers to soldiers still missing in action, according to the New York Times.
The Rolling Thunder event began at a parking lot at the Pentagon.
As the motorcycles revved to cross the Potomac River, she shouted "Whoo!" and gave thumbs up.
Prior to departing Palin signed autographs and spoke with supporters.
She was joined by her husband, Todd, as well as daughters Bristol and Piper.
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