Celebrating President Harrison's Birthday in 2021

In honor of the 188th birthday of President Benjamin Harrison, our nation's 23rd president, Crown Hill shares the video below to celebrate his birthday, August 20th. The video features several speakers sharing important aspects of his life, and the placement of a beautiful wreath from President Joe Biden. (Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this video is in lieu of our traditional in-person ceremony.)

Brig. Gen. Juarez places the wreath of flowers from President Biden and brings greetings from his office. She is joined by Maj. Christopher Barnthouse in the wreath placement.

Featured Speakers:
David Rieck, President of Crown Hill Cemetery and Heritage Foundation
Brigadier General Maria A. Juarez, Deputy Commanding General of the 88th Readiness Division of the
United States Army Reserve (USAR) at Ft. McCoy, Wisconsin
Major Christopher S. Barnthouse (U.S. Army, Ret.)
Charles A. Hyde, President & CEO of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

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