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Thursday 3/24/2022

Philip and Felix Zeringue Reception

5pm

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7pm

The Army-Navy Club 901 17th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20006

Event Details

Thursday 3/24/2022

Philip and Felix Zeringue Reception

Guests of Honor: Admiral James Loy, USCG, Ret. 

                             Senior Counselor, The Cohen Group

                             Ac...

Event Details

5pm

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7pm

The Army-Navy Club 901 17th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20006

Saturday 3/26/2022

Wreath Ceremony: Tomb of Unknown Soldier

3:15pm

Arlington Nation Cemetery Washington, D.C.

Event Details

Saturday 3/26/2022

Wreath Ceremony: Tomb of Unknown Soldier

Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the sinking of the USS Atik

Mayor Baudier

3:15pm

Arlington Nation Cemetery Washington, D.C.

Thursday 1/26/2023

Presentation: 1st Secretary, Cultural Affairs

2:00pm

Embassy of Japan Washington, D.C.

Event Details

Thursday 1/26/2023

Presentation: 1st Secretary, Cultural Affairs

Presentation to Department of Cultural Affairs, Embassy of Japan

1st Secretary Yusuke Nakayam; 1st Secretary Fuhimo Suzawa

Mayor Baudier

2:00pm

Embassy of Japan Washington, D.C.

Visit to Embassy of Japan

Presentation to Embassy of Japan Cultural Affairs

Mayor Baudier made a presentation laying out his vision for the revitalization of Zeringue Park to the Division of Cultural Affairs - Yusuke Nakayama and Fuhimo Suwaza at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C.. Our vision includes honoring our fallen heroes and also reflecting how far we have come as humans and as a nation. 


Today, Japan is currently one of the largest trading partners with Louisiana and invests more in the state at a greater proportion than they do in California and Texas.  

Japanese Magnolias / Sister City Program

 80 years after the most violent struggle in mankind's history, the United States and Japan are now the closets of allies and friends. In a gesture of kindness and reflection, the Japanese government is looking to participate in our revitalization plans which could include donating Japanese magnolias and assisting with finding a Sister City/Friendship City partner in Japan.     

Freedom and Peace

Freedom Over Oppression

 The Berlin Wall stood between 1961 to 1989, and came to symbolize the ‘Iron Curtain’ – the ideological split between East and West – that existed across Europe and between the two superpowers, the US and the Soviet Union, and particularly, Germany, during the Cold War. Approximately 350 Germans lost their lives trying to escape Communism. 


Working with the German Government, Harahan will secure a section of the Wall as a reminder of how valuable our freedoms are - that Freedom isn't free. This will stand at the Wilson and Oak entrance to the park


It will be the only section of the Berlin Wall in the State of Louisiana.

Symbol of Peace

 There are 51 monuments surrounding the Peace Park in Nagasaki, Japan. Many are of children who represent the most innocent victims of war. This bronze statue depicts a young girl of the Shiroyama Elementary School - which was at the hypocenter of the atomic bomb, releasing a dove of peace.


Working with the Japanese government, Harahan will secure a replica of "That Summer Day" statue as a reminder that all humans - both young and old alike suffer from the horrors of war. This will stand as an evocation of world peace at the main entrance to our new playground area at the corner of Camden and Oak.


Harahan is also seeking a Sister City in the Nagasaki region to develop cultural and educational exchanges; primarily for our schools - Harahan Elementary, St. Rita School and Faith Lutheran School. 

Army/Navy Club Reception

Anna Schneider, VW North America and Mayor Tim Baudier

VW North America was one of 14 private sector corporations or NGOs that attended or sponsored the unveiling reception at the Army-Navy Club

General Frank Grӓf and Mayor Baudier

The German Embassy in Washington, D.C. has been a major supporter of Harahan's efforts to revitalize Zeringue Park. General Grӓf and Admiral James Loy, Ret. USCG Commandant served as Guests of Honor

Ceremony Honoring Philip Zeringue

Honoring Philip J. Zeringue

Arlington Cemetery is a sacred place

Visiting with the "Old Guard"

The U.S. Army 3rd Regiment has guarded the Tomb 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for nearly 87 straight years. They change the guard every hour - in rain, sleet, snow and heat. We were honored to be invited into their barracks room after our ceremony.  

Arlington Wreath Ceremony

Honoring our fallen heroes and reflecting how far we have come as a nation. 

Our friendship with the German people and government is important, now more so than ever. 

We are very grateful for General Grӓf and the German Embassy helping make this a special moment.

Thank You

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