William Henry Harrison Wreath Laying Feb. 1

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 10:19 AM

By Kacie Jackson

Harrison, the 9th President of the United States, is buried in North Bend, Ohio.

A procession of Soldiers and service members past and present, along with relatives, local officials and citizens in 18th century uniforms and attire, march through the Village of North Bend, Ohio, to the tomb of William Henry Harrison, Feb. 9, to honor our 9th President's 245th birthday. Photo by Catherine Carroll, DVIDS

(North Bend, Oh.) - Every year a wreath is laid at the tomb of former President William Henry Harrison. This year’s wreath laying marks his 246th birthday.

Only serving his term for 31 days, Harrison became the shortest tenure president. Harrison was also the first president to pass away while in office, therefore, his death sparked a brief conflict and many questions about presidential line of succession.

The wreath ceremony which was implemented by President Gerald Ford has become White House tradition where the current president sends a wreath to each tomb of the former presidents in remembrance of their lives.

On Friday, February 1, 2019 the wreath will be laid for President Harrison. The event hosted by the Village of North Bend will start at 10:30 a.m. at the North Bend Municipal Building where attendees will gather and then walk to the tomb.

The wreath ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Harrison’s tomb at 2 Cliff Road. Three Rivers Educational Campus will host a luncheon beginning at noon.

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