MAY
1, 2004 --
Ceremonies marking
the 182nd anniversary of the birth of Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President
of the United States were held at Grant's tomb on April 27.
Congressman Charles
B. Rangel was listed on the program as an invited speaker. He was,
however, a no-show, Brig. Gen. Leo A. Brooks, Jr., Commandant of
the Corps of Cadets spoke, and represented the President. Another
speaker, New York City Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe noted that
no one is buried at Grant's Tomb, because it is a mausoleum.
Music was provided
by members of the Goldman Memorial Band, once again on this birthday
occasion under the direction of its business manager, John Palatucci. |