Event
U.S. Grant Death Day Commemoration
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This event will take place outdoors on the park grounds.Dates & Times
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The Sons of Union Veterans Ulysses S. Grant Camp #68, in partnership with Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, will be performing a death commemoration ceremony to mark the 136th anniversary of President Grant’s passing. The program includes:
Opening Remarks: Robert J. Amsler, Jr. Department Commander, Master of Ceremonies
Prayer: Fr. Michael Witt
Pledge of Allegiance
Welcome Remarks: Shawn Williams Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Words of Julia Dent Grant: Anne Williams Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Remarks: Carol Hyatt Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War
Tribute to Grant: Donald D. Palmer, Jr. National Past Commander in Chief
Presentation of Wreaths
Benediction: Rev. Vincent Heier
Firing Salute
Taps: Dan Jackson Past Camp Commander
The Keynote Address will delivered immediately following the ceremony in the theater in the Visitor Center. The keynote speaker is Frank Scatturo, President, Grant Monument Association of New York City. Mr. Scatturo will discuss the man, his character, and his legacy; what he achieved, how he moved so many different factions among his contemporaries (reflected in the reaction to his death), and why his story inspires us 200 years later.
Reservation or Registration: No
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