Presidential wreath event Saturday

POSTED: 7:46 AM Dec 28 2012
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. -

An annual tradition returns Saturday in Greeneville. It honors the 17th president of the United States.

The 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment of the Tennessee National Guard will host the presidential wreath-laying to mark the 204th birthday of President Andrew Johnson.

The ceremony is planned for 1:30 Saturday afternoon at the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery on Monument Avenue in Greeneville.

It is custom to place a wreath at the grave of each deceased president.