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April 19, 1833
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Fredericksburg, the cornerstone for a monument honoring George Washington's mother will be laid on May 7, with the U.S. President and department heads attending the ceremony.
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FREDERICKSBURG, April 12.—We are gratified in being able to state, that the corner stone of the monument, about to be erected to the memory of the Mother of Washington, in the vicinity of Fredericksburg, will be laid on Tuesday, the seventh of May next, and that the President of the United States will fulfil his engagement, heretofore made to the committee, and be present on that interesting occasion. The President will be accompanied by some of the Heads of Departments, and will arrive in Town on Monday evening, the 6th May. We presume the committee will, in due time, announce the necessary arrangements.—Arena.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
What keywords are associated?
Fredericksburg Monument
Mary Washington
Cornerstone Laying
President Visit
May 7
What entities or persons were involved?
President Of The United States
Mother Of Washington
Where did it happen?
Fredericksburg
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Fredericksburg
Event Date
Tuesday, The Seventh Of May Next
Key Persons
President Of The United States
Mother Of Washington
Event Details
The corner stone of the monument to the memory of the Mother of Washington, in the vicinity of Fredericksburg, will be laid on Tuesday, the seventh of May next. The President of the United States will be present, accompanied by some of the Heads of Departments, arriving in Town on Monday evening, the 6th May. The committee will announce necessary arrangements.