Designating December 14, 2024, as "National Wreaths Across America Day".

Armed Forces and National Security

senate

Introduced on December 10, 2024 by Susan Margaret Collins

Legislation Details

Designates December 14, 2024, as “National Wreaths Across America Day.”
Recognizes the Wreaths Across America project, which began 33 years prior, involving the donation and placement of veterans’ remembrance wreaths.
Over 20 million wreaths have been sent to various locations, including national cemeteries and veterans’ memorials.
The project aims to “Remember, Honor, and Teach” through wreath-laying ceremonies across all 50 states and overseas.
Highlights a week-long veterans’ parade from Maine to Virginia to promote remembrance and honor for fallen heroes and veterans.
In 2023, approximately 3 million wreaths were delivered to over 4,200 locations in the U.S.
The tradition includes escorting wreaths from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery by various patriotic units.
Hundreds of thousands of volunteers participate in laying wreaths each December.
The trucking industry supports the project by providing transportation services for wreaths.
The Senate previously designated December 16, 2023, as “Wreaths Across America Day.”
The resolution honors the contributions of volunteers, donors, escort units, and the trucking industry, as well as the sacrifices of veterans and their families.

Last updated 12/25/2024

Designates December 14, 2024, as “National Wreaths Across America Day.”
Recognizes the Wreaths Across America project, which began 33 years prior, involving the donation and placement of veterans’ remembrance wreaths.
Over 20 million wreaths have been sent to various locations, including national cemeteries and veterans’ memorials.
The project aims to “Remember, Honor, and Teach” through wreath-laying ceremonies across all 50 states and overseas.
Highlights a week-long veterans’ parade from Maine to Virginia to promote remembrance and honor for fallen heroes and veterans.
In 2023, approximately 3 million wreaths were delivered to over 4,200 locations in the U.S.
The tradition includes escorting wreaths from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery by various patriotic units.
Hundreds of thousands of volunteers participate in laying wreaths each December.
The trucking industry supports the project by providing transportation services for wreaths.
The Senate previously designated December 16, 2023, as “Wreaths Across America Day.”
The resolution honors the contributions of volunteers, donors, escort units, and the trucking industry, as well as the sacrifices of veterans and their families.