2-15-2024 9:44pm

The White House Historical Association Leads Global Tradition on Presidents’ Day, Honoring Presidential Sites Abroad

Donnella Tilery Editor

February 15, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) – The White House Historical Association is partnering with U.S. embassies, consulates, and cultural organizations around the world for the third annual Presidents’ Day Wreath Laying. Wreaths will be placed at presidential statues and monuments in the United States and abroad, honoring the history of American presidents globally and underscoring the meaningful leadership that each memorial represents.

[See images of 2024 wreath placements around the world]

(This link will continue to be updated with new images through Presidents’ Day.)

“The significance of the wreath laying extends beyond the American holiday, Presidents’ Day,” said Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association. “It’s a testament to the deep personal and cultural ties U.S. presidents have to nations overseas.”

The Association’s tradition began in 2022 when it worked with the U.S. Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland to place a wreath at the statue of Abraham Lincoln. The wreath placement tradition has now expanded to countries including England, Scotland, Argentina, Ireland, Canada, Norway, Mexico, and others.

The Presidents’ Day wreath placements are a reminder of the strong connections American presidents continue to foster with counterparts across the globe.

Learn more about the Association’s wreath placement tradition.

About the White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association was founded in 1961 by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to support her vision to restore and preserve the Executive Mansion and its legacy for generations to come. Mrs. Kennedy sought to inspire Americans, especially children, to explore and engage with American history and its presidents. Supported entirely by private resources, the Association is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that has contributed more than $115 million to the White House in fulfillment of its mission. To learn more about the White House Historical Association, please visit WhiteHouseHistory.org.