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Posted: Feb 12, 2008
Around 300 people made the annual pilgrimage to the Lincoln tomb for the former president's 199th birthday today.
It's the 74th year of American Legion sponsoring the event. Members came from 10 states to be a part of the wreath laying ceremony.
National Commander Martin Conatser says the event allows the veterans to focus on the history and the trials Lincoln faced.
Next year is the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birthday and Conatser expects it to be a huge celebration.
"I think Post 32 and the American Legion will go beyond their normal thing for the 75th anniversary and its 200th birthday," Conatser said. "I envision much more excitement about the event next year."
Many American Legion members say they feel a special connection to Lincoln because he too was a veteran.
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Posted: Feb 12, 2008
Around 300 people made the annual pilgrimage to the Lincoln tomb for the former president's 199th birthday today.
It's the 74th year of American Legion sponsoring the event. Members came from 10 states to be a part of the wreath laying ceremony.
National Commander Martin Conatser says the event allows the veterans to focus on the history and the trials Lincoln faced.
Next year is the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birthday and Conatser expects it to be a huge celebration.
"I think Post 32 and the American Legion will go beyond their normal thing for the 75th anniversary and its 200th birthday," Conatser said. "I envision much more excitement about the event next year."
Many American Legion members say they feel a special connection to Lincoln because he too was a veteran.
