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Meet the Eisenhowers: Memorial Day Celebration at Mt. Soledad
The family of Dwight D. Eisenhower will be awarded a war memorial plaque at Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial in La Jolla on Monday at 2 p.m.
What are you doing with your day off? Memorial Day can include everything from the beach and barbecue to a commemorative event with more meaning. May we suggestion one activity really close to home.
- When/where: Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial, 6905 La Jolla Scenic Drive South, La Jolla on May 28 from 2-3:15 p.m.
- Why go: Three generations of the Eisenhower family will be present for a special plaque presentation honoring Dwight David Eisenhower, 34th president of the United States and Army general. Commemoration will be presented by Jerry Coleman, WWII and Korean War Marine pilot and San Diego Padres announcer. There will also be music by Navy Band Southwest Brass Quintet, soloist Vincent Martin of The San Diego Opera, Marine Color Guard and Rifle Team and a fly-over by the San Diego T-34 Performance Aircraft Team performing the Missing Man Formation at the end of the ceremony.
- Price: Free.
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