Dignitaries include former Governor Pataki, sculptor Richard Masloski, Lincoln author/scholar Harold Holzer, and Martin Ginsberg of GDC.

Former Governor Pataki speaks with Peekskill Mayor John Testa  beside.
 

Sculptor Masloski and Scholar Holzer share an informal moment. 

The Artist address the audience while the statue stands covered, awaiting unveiling.

Richard Masloski speaks of Abraham Lincoln

Governor Pataki, Harold Holzer assist in the unveiling.

The veil is lifted.

Another view of the unveiling.

Lincoln in the rain.

Despite the rain, Dedication Day is accomplished:  Lincoln, the Sculptor, Mayor Testa, Governor Pataki, Martin Ginsberg.