SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Feb. 15 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release:
The Illinois National Guard recognized its most notable militiaman and 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, during a ceremony at his tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery Feb. 12, the 215th anniversary of his birth.
Army Brig. Gen. Mark Alessia, director of the Illinois National Guard Joint Staff, presented a wreath on behalf of President Joseph Biden as part of the 90th annual National American Legion Pilgrimage to his tomb.
"On behalf of the men and women of the Illinois National Guard, it is an honor to participate in this ceremony today," Alessia said. "And it is a privilege for us all to learn from the life, the deeds, the words, and the wisdom of A...