RINDGE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – New Hampshire’s Senior U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen visited the Monadnock Region on Wednesday on behalf of President Joe Biden.

Shaheen appeared at the Cathedral of the Pines to deliver remarks and read a letter from Biden, before presenting a stone from the President’s home state of Delaware, a tradition dating back to the 1940’s and 50’s.

The Cathedral of the Pines’ Altar of the Nation memorial includes stones from past presidents, starting with Harry Truman who was in office from 1945-1953.

“Including stones representing nearly every president going back to Harry Truman, the Cathedral of the Pines’ Altar of the Nation is a powerful memorial to those who have died fighting for peace,” said Senator Shaheen. “Today in Rindge, I was delighted to help keep this special tradition going by presenting a stone on behalf of President Biden from his home state of Delaware.”

Previously, Shaheen presented a stone from Pearl Habor on behalf of President Barack Obama to the memorial in May of 2016.

The memorial is Congressionally recognized, and honors Americans who died at war.