August 30, 2018

Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam

The Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

Guests and attendees watch a big screen presentation during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

Guests and attendees listen to speakers during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

Major General R. Mark Toy speaks during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

A woman stands with her shoes off during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

Sen. Mitch McConnell, center, listens to speakers during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

Sen. Mitch McConnell's blue striped socks are seen during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

Colonel Antoinette R. Gant listens to speakers during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

Guests and attendees listen to speakers during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

A woman blocks the sun from her face during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

Guests and attendees sit and listen during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

A red ribbon is seen across a lock of the new Olmsted locks and dam system during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

A "reserved" seat is seen during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

Kegan McLaughlin, 10, lays on his mom Molly McLaughlin's lap during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

Colonel Antoinette R. Gant sits during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

Sen. Mitch McConnell speaks to guests and attendees during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

Members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, senate members and local law makers pose for a photo before opening the locks as a symbolic ribbon cutting during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

Members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, senate members and local law makers cheer after opening the locks as a symbolic ribbon cutting during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

Guests and attendees visit the new Olmsted locks and dam system during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

The Olmsted locks and dam system is seen during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

Marie Mellott, of Paducah, KY, and Doug Blakeslee, of Olmstead, IL, look at the newly opened Olmsted locks and dam during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

The Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

From left, Sen. Mitch McConnell, Mark Esper, Secretary of the Army, and Sen. Richard Durbin prepare to answer questions from the press during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

Sen. Mitch McConnell prepares to answer questions from the press during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

Mark Esper, Secretary of the Army prepares to answer questions from the press during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

Sen. Richard Durbin prepares to answer questions from the press during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

Distinguished guests stand during the presentation of the colors during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

Casie Mills, of Cape Girardeau, sings the National Anthem during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

Major General R. Mark Toy, center, salutes the flag during the National Anthem of the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Color Guard marches during the presenting of the colors during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Color Guard salutes during the posting of the colors during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

Flags wave in the breeze during the opening prayer, led by Rev. Kempton Baldridge, back center, during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

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