Presidential Wreath-Laying Ceremony

President

John Quincy Adams

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On the birthday of every deceased President,

the current President sends a floral wreath to the grave site of that President.

John Quincy Adams' birthday is July 11th.

Mr. Peter Boylston Adams

John Quincy Adams'

direct descendant

Peter Boylston Adams

was an honored guest.

The ceremony was held at the Church of the Presidents in Quincy,

where both John and John Quincy are interred.

In Honor of

 John Quincy Adams

Sixth President of the

United States of America

the program for the day:

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Musical Prelude - Navy Band Northeast, Newport Rhode Island

When Erst the Fathers of the Land

By First lady Louisa Catherine Adams

October 11, 1832

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Presentation of the Presidential Wreath

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Posting of the Colors

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National Anthem

&

Pledge of Allegiance

Led by                                   Commander Helen Furbush, Commanding Officer joint Intelligence Center Central Command 0597



 Welcome

H.Kirkland Switzer II, Vice President

of the

United First Parish Church

(Church of the Presidents)

Prayer given by:

Chaplain Kristy Coburn, Lieutenant, US Navy, CHC

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H. Thomas P. Koch, Mayor (R)
Commander Helen Furbush (L)

Speakers :

Honorable

Thomas P. Koch Mayor,

               City of Quincy Massachusetts

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Peter Boylston Adams

Peter Boylston Adams

Adams Memorial Foundation

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Commander

Helen Furbush

Commander Officer Representing

President Barack Obama

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Laying of the Presidential Wreath

President John Quincy Adams (foreground)
First Lady Louisa Catherine Adams (background)

To the President ...from the President

President John Quincy Adams

President John Quincy Adams
Louisa Catherine Adams

Two great gererations

Retire The Colors / Organ Postulde - Allen Thomas, Organist.

Retire the Colors

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United First Parish Church Unitarian in Quincy

Church of the Presidents

Wednesday, July 11, 1012

12 Noon

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