As part of the national Wreaths Across America prgram, 1000 wreaths were laid on gravesites in the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery on December 14, 2007.
A service was held on Saturday, December 15, 2007 to honor our country's veterans. It was one of many such services held simultaneously across the nation.
Did You Know?
Queen Emma of the Sandwich Islands (now known as the Hawaiian Islands) came to visit President Andrew Johnson in Washington. It was the first time a Queen had visited the White House. She gave this ivory basket to President and Mrs. Johnson. It is now on display in the Andrew Johnson NHS museum.