2023 Presidents' Day Wreath Laying Ceremonies

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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in Sofia, Bulgaria on February 20, 2023. Deputy Chief of Mission Andrea Brouillette-Rodriguez of the United States Embassy in Sofia was on hand for the wreath laying at a bust of President Ronald Reagan in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
US Embassy in Bulgaria
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in Sofia, Bulgaria on February 20, 2023. Deputy Chief of Mission Andrea Brouillette-Rodriguez of the United States Embassy in Sofia was on hand for the wreath laying at a bust of President Ronald Reagan in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
US Embassy in Bulgaria
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in London, England on February 17, 2023. Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, was joined by Pat Short of the Daughters of the American Revolution London Chapter for the wreath laying at the statue for President George Washington in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
White House Historical Association
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in London, England on February 17, 2023. Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, was joined by Pat Short of the Daughters of the American Revolution London Chapter for the wreath laying at the statue for President George Washington in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
White House Historical Association
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in Surrey, England on February 20, 2023. Dr. Emily J. Charnock, director of the Kennedy Memorial Trust, was on hand for the wreath laying at the memorial for President John F. Kennedy in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
Kennedy Memorial Trust
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in Melbourne, Australia circa February 20, 2023. Sara James, National Strategy Director at the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia, was on hand for the wreath laying at a bust of President John F. Kennedy in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
American Chamber of Commerce in Australia
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in Melbourne, Australia circa February 20, 2023. Sara James, National Strategy Director at the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia, was on hand for the wreath laying at a bust of President John F. Kennedy in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
American Chamber of Commerce in Australia
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony at the United States Embassy in Yaounde, Cameroon on February 20, 2023. Representatives from USAID and the Peace Corps were on hand for the wreath laying at the bust of President John F. Kennedy in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
US Embassy in Cameroon
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in Athens, Greece on February 20, 2023. United States Ambassador to Greece George Tsunis was on hand for the wreath laying at the statue for President Harry S. Truman in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
US Embassy in Greece
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in Athens, Greece on February 20, 2023. United States Ambassador to Greece George Tsunis was on hand for the wreath laying at the statue for President Harry S. Truman in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
US Embassy in Greece
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in London, England on February 16, 2023. Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, was joined by the Rt. Hon. John Spellar, MP, and Tom Newton of the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office for the wreath laying at the statue for President Abraham Lincoln in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Lincoln.
White House Historical Association
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in London, England on February 16, 2023. Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, was joined by the Rt. Hon. John Spellar, MP, and Tom Newton of the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office for the wreath laying at the statue for President Abraham Lincoln in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Lincoln.
White House Historical Association
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in Vancouver, Canada circa February 20, 2023. Representatives from the United States Consulate General in Vancouver were on hand for the wreath laying at the statue for President Warren G. Harding in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
US Consulate General in Vancouver
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in Mexico City, Mexico circa February 20, 2023. Representatives from the United States Embassy in Mexico, including Ambassador Ken Salazar, were on hand for the wreath laying at the statue for President Abraham Lincoln in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
US Embassy in Mexico
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in Mexico City, Mexico circa February 20, 2023. Representatives from the United States Embassy in Mexico, including Ambassador Ken Salazar, were on hand for the wreath laying at the statue for President Abraham Lincoln in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
US Embassy in Mexico
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in London, England on February 17, 2023. Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, was joined by Harvey Morgan of Resolute Experiences for the wreath laying at the bust of President John F. Kennedy in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
White House Historical Association
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in London, England on February 17, 2023. Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, was joined by Harvey Morgan of Resolute Experiences for the wreath laying at the bust of President John F. Kennedy in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
White House Historical Association
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in Pristina, Kosovo on February 20, 2023. President Vjosa Osmani of Kosovo was on hand with representatives from the United States Embassy in Kosovo, including Ambassador Jeff Hovenier, for the wreath laying at the statue for President Bill Clinton in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
US Embassy in Kosovo
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in Pristina, Kosovo on February 20, 2023. President Vjosa Osmani of Kosovo was on hand with representatives from the United States Embassy in Kosovo, including Ambassador Jeff Hovenier, for the wreath laying at the statue for President Bill Clinton in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
US Embassy in Kosovo
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in Tijuana, Mexico circa February 20, 2023. Representatives from the United States Consulate General in Tijuana, including United States Consul General Tom Reott, were on hand for the wreath laying at the statue for President Abraham Lincoln in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
US Consulate General in Tijuana
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in Tijuana, Mexico circa February 20, 2023. Representatives from the United States Consulate General in Tijuana, including United States Consul General Tom Reott, were on hand for the wreath laying at the statue for President Abraham Lincoln in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
US Consulate General in Tijuana
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in Edinburgh, Scotland on February 20, 2023. Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, was on hand with representatives from the United States Consulate General in Scotland, Scottish Parliament, the City of Edinburgh, and the John Paul Jones Museum for the wreath laying at the statue for President Abraham Lincoln in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. Representatives included Tom Hughes from the John Paul Jones Cottage Museum, The Rt. Hon. Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh Robert Aldridge, US Consul General Jack Hillmeyer, Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson, Alice Rourke of the John Paul Jones Museum, and Edinburgh City Councillor Amy McNeese-Mechan. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
White House Historical Association
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in Edinburgh, Scotland on February 20, 2023. Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, was on hand with representatives from the United States Consulate General in Scotland, Scottish Parliament, the City of Edinburgh, and the John Paul Jones Museum for the wreath laying at the statue for President Abraham Lincoln in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. Representatives included Tom Hughes from the John Paul Jones Cottage Museum, The Rt. Hon. Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh Robert Aldridge, US Consul General Jack Hillmeyer, Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson, Alice Rourke of the John Paul Jones Museum, and Edinburgh City Councillor Amy McNeese-Mechan. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
White House Historical Association
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in Montreal, Canada on February 21, 2023. Representatives from the United States Consulate General in Montreal were on hand for the wreath laying at the statue for President John F. Kennedy in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
US Consulate General in Montreal
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in Montreal, Canada on February 21, 2023. Representatives from the United States Consulate General in Montreal were on hand for the wreath laying at the statue for President John F. Kennedy in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
US Consulate General in Montreal
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in Prague, Czech Republic on February 22, 2023. Representatives from the United States Embassy in the Czech Republic, including Ambassador Bijan Sabet, left, were on hand for the wreath laying at the statue of President Woodrow Wilson in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
US Embassy in Czech Republic
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in London, England on February 17, 2023. Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, was joined by Kate Clements of the Churchill War Rooms for the wreath laying at the statue for President Franklin D. Roosevelt in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
White House Historical Association
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This photograph was taken at a wreath laying ceremony in London, England on February 17, 2023. Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, was joined by Kate Clements of the Churchill War Rooms for the wreath laying at the statue for President Franklin D. Roosevelt in honor of the White House Historical Association's International Presidents' Day Wreath Laying initiative. The Association partnered with United States Embassies around the world for a wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments around the world, honoring the history of American presidents globally. The tradition began in 2022 when the Association partnered with the United States Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of President Abraham Lincoln.
White House Historical Association

About this Gallery

For Presidents’ Day 2023, the White House Historical Association partnered with US Embassies around the world for an international wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments. This collaboration honors the history of American presidents globally and brings attention to the meaningful leadership that each of these statues represent. The tradition began in 2022 when WHHA partnered with the US Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to lay a wreath at the statue of Abraham Lincoln.