Here's why George Washington's statue is displayed in Springfield

oldest massachusetts chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution kicked off a birthday celebration for George Washington in Springfield. Today, 22 News reporter Sarah Biennium a joins us live in studio with a closer look at the proclamation ceremony. That's right. Nicosia are for about 10 years now. The D. A. R. Mercy Warren chapter has held a reflame ceremony for our nation's first president. George Washington's birthday is recognized as President's Day. If he was alive today, he would have been turning 294 years old. As the founding father, he accomplished so much for the United States. He established the U. S. Navy in 1794 and even visited Springfield, Massachusetts to choose the site for the Springfield Armory. We honor him every February, not only February, but actually every day because he was an important man for our country and to honor him, they prayed for a proclamation and then later reef near the George Washington statue at the Holy Name Church campus in Springfield. This is one of 38 statues across the world. The original marble sculpture is in George Washington's home state and this year is unique as it is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Working for you, Sarah Biennium a 22 News.