Today, February 12th, is Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Of course, it is now combined with George Washington's birthday and is a federal holiday on the third Monday in February. . . mainly to give folks a three day week-end.
Boo. Hiss. I liked a separate day for each guy.
The statue is in our downtown with President Lincoln at the top. Around the four corners of the base are statues of four service men from the Civil War.
The two cannons are actual cannons from that period. After the city fathers found they were historical items and not reproductions, they anchored them to the concrete with some heavy chains. Better late than never.
Interesting. We are always combining one day with another...why not celebrate both men on their day:)
ReplyDeleteI liked it better when they each had their own day too. I think both men deserve their own day. That statue is really neat.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
I agree. They should each have their own day of honor, Today was our son's birthday and the obstetrician came later in the afternoon to check on me and wanted to know if we were going to name him Abraham. We picked another name.
ReplyDeleteNeat remembrance!
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