The New York Air National Guard Color Guard marks the 235th birthday of President Martin Van Buren during a wreath laying ceremony at Van Buren's grave site in Kinderhook, New York on Tuesday, December 5th. The annual event recognizes the former President Martin Van Buren, a Columbia County native who died on July 24, 1862 in Kinderhook, He was born on December 5, 1782. The United States Military honors former presidents by laying wreaths presented by the current president at their gravesites on the anniversary of their birth. (New York Army National Guard photo by Capt. Jean Marie Kratz


The New York Air National Guard Color Guard marks the 235th birthday of President Martin Van Buren during a wreath laying ceremony at Van Buren's grave site in Kinderhook, New York on Tuesday, December 5th. The annual event recognizes the former President Martin Van Buren, a Columbia County native who died on July 24, 1862 in Kinderhook, He was born on December 5, 1782. The United States Military honors former presidents by laying wreaths presented by the current president at their gravesites on the anniversary of their birth. (New York Army National Guard photo by Capt. Jean Marie Kratzer)


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