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 Weekly Update
11-11-2008

Liberty Memorial Bridge dedication honors veterans

Bismarck–Governor John Hoeven, along with state, local and federal officials honored veterans at a dedication ceremony for the new Liberty Memorial Bridge on November 11, 2008.

Hoeven said veterans across North Dakota can be proud of the new bridge. “The story of the Liberty Memorial Bridge is about remembering and honoring North Dakotans who have served our country and fought for our freedom in wars throughout the world.”

North Dakota Department of Transportation Director Francis Ziegler said: “The first Memorial Bridge was a historic part of Bismarck and Mandan for more than 80 years and stood as a testament to the support and commitment our state has for veterans. The new bridge continues the tradition with honor and stands as a daily reminder of the sacrifices our men and women in uniform have made for our state and country.”

The dedication at the west end plaza of the bridge was followed by a military-themed parade across the bridge with more than two-dozen units including nine Honor Guards, antique military vehicles, National Guard Units and others. 

After the parade, a public reception was held at Bismarck State College featuring comments from Governor John Hoeven, the state’s Congressional Delegation, the Federal Highway Administration, Adjutant General Major General David Sprynczynatyk of the North Dakota National Guard and the mayors of Bismarck and Mandan.more>

View video of the dedication parade on Liberty Memorial Bridge

View Liberty Memorial Bridge Dedication ceremony at the Energy Center at BSC campus

View pdf of slide show shown at ceremony

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Color Guard in Liberty Memoril Bridge Dedication parade
Color Guard in Liberty Memorial Bridge Dedication parade ceremony

Governor Hoeven speaking at Liberty Memorial Bridge dedication

Governor Hoeven speaking at Liberty Memorial Bridge Dedication at the Energy Center, BSC campus, Bismarck

 

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