Accordingly, the President vowed to take immediate action to address the future of Palm Grove Cemetery, which contains the remains of former presidents and other distinguished Liberian citizens who served the Republic with honor. “This is a matter of national honor, historical responsibility, and respect for those who served our Republic,” President Boakai emphasized during the address. Located on Center Street in central Monrovia, Palm Grove Cemetery was established in the early 1820s, making it Liberia’s oldest burial ground, and has served families and civic leaders for nearly two centuries. In 1870, it became a legally recognized corporate entity under the name The Palm Grove Cemetery Company of Monrovia. During the administration of President William R. Tolbert Jr., Palm Grove served as Liberia’s national cemetery and was the focal point of Decoration Day, a national tradition during which families honor and decorate the graves of loved ones.