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2020 Virtual Memorial Day Tribute

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News Release Date: March 21, 2020
Contact: Stacy Humphreys, 270-217-2334

Hodgenville, KY - This Memorial Day, the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace will join thirty National Park Service units across 12 states and the District of Columbia in hosting a virtual commemoration saluting America's fallen soldiers.

The 2020 National Park Service Virtual Memorial Day Tribute - a social media event spanning more than 13 hours on Monday, May 25 - features a series of livestreams, demonstrations, historic talks and other activities starting at 8 am EDT / 7 am CDT. The commemoration covers memorials and stories of the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Civil War and beyond and includes a spotlight video tribute of park rangers from Maryland to Montana reciting the "Gettysburg Address."

"National parks across the country preserve places and stories of American valor and sacrifice," said Catherine Bragaw, superintendent, Abraham Lincoln Birthplace. "We are honored to be part of this virtual tribute that salutes and pays respect to all who died in the service to our country."

Other event highlights include a National Moment of Remembrance, wreath-laying ceremony, "Taps" salute, reading of names, national cemetery tour and closing sunset livestream, among others.

For a complete schedule of 2020 National Park Service Virtual Memorial Day Tribute activities, visit go.nps.gov/MemorialDay or visit the park's Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/LincolnBirthplaceNPS and #VirtualMemorialDay on Facebook.

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