West Point Participates In Commemorating FDR’s 141st Birthday

A contingent from USMA participated in the commemoration of former President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 141st birthday January 30 in Hyde Park, NY. The wreath laying is an annual event that takes place in the rose garden at the FDR Presidential Library and Museum and is hosted by the National Park Service at the home of the FDR National Historic Site. USMA Dean of the Academic Board BG Shane Reeves '96 placed a Presidential Wreath on the behalf of President Joseph R. Biden in honor of FDR at the event. Also in attendance from West Point were the US Corps of Cadets Brigade and 3rd Regiment Staff as well as the Color Guard who performed honor guard duties, the West Point Military Police Honor Guard who fired salutary volleys, and SSG Katherine Stephen (bugle) and MSgt Jeff Prosperie (drums) from the West Point Band Field Music Group, The Hellcats. Read more.