Annual George Washingtons Birthday commemoration in St. Louis

Charles Lilly, dressed in period costume, salutes the American flag during George Washington's Birthday commemoration in Lafayette Park in St. Louis on February 18, 2013. The annual event sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution, salutes the life of the countries first president on President's Day. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Annual George Washingtons Birthday commemoration in St. Louis

A color guard unit marches to post colors before a George Washington's Birthday commemoration in Lafayette Park in St. Louis on February 18, 2013. The annual event sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution, salutes the life of the countries first president on President's Day. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Annual George Washingtons Birthday commemoration in St. Louis

Women holding American flags fight the chilly temperatures to listen to speakers during George Washington's Birthday commemoration in Lafayette Park in St. Louis on February 18, 2013. The annual event sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution, salutes the life of the countries first president on President's Day. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Annual George Washingtons Birthday commemoration in St. Louis

A wreath of flowers sits in front of a statue of George Washington during a George Washington's Birthday commemoration in Lafayette Park in St. Louis on February 18, 2013. The annual event sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution, salutes the life of the countries first president on President's Day. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Annual George Washingtons Birthday commemoration in St. Louis

Charles Lilly, dressed in period costume, fights a strong wind as he holds the American flag during George Washington's Birthday commemoration in Lafayette Park in St. Louis on February 18, 2013. The annual event sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution, salutes the life of the countries first president on President's Day. UPI/Bill Greenblatt