MENANDS, N.Y. – The New York National Guard marked the 195th birthday of Chester Arthur, the 21st President of the United States, during a ceremony at Albany Rural Cemetery on Friday, October 4.
Army Major General Michele Natali, the assistant adjutant general, presented a wreath from President Joseph Biden at Arthur’s memorial as taps sounded and a color guard and honor cordon presented arms.
Natali, and New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Major Edward Garis, were carrying on a tradition that began in 1967. That year President Lyndon Johnson began sending wreaths to be placed on the graves of his predecessors on their birthdays.
In his remarks Natali told the 20 people gathered for the ceremony, that Arthur, who was...
10.04.2024 | MENANDS, NEW YORK, US |
Story by Eric Durr
