The purpose of the event is to memorialize and pay tribute to the only United States President who claimed Kansas as his home state. This event is the joint effort of both the Kansas American Legion and its Auxiliary with the cooperation of all Legion Posts and Units and all other ancillary organizations including the 40 and 8, 8 and 40, Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Riders and La Femmes. Also, the cooperation of the Adjutant General of Kansas and supporting groups of the National Guard and the United States Army at Fort Riley.
