Ceremonial troops of the 3rd United States Infantry (The Old Guard), also known as the commander in CHIEF's Guard, salute distinguished guests as they pass in review during the Cessation of Hostilities Bicentennial Celebration at the Pentagon River Plaza. The Commemoration honors the issuance of a Continental Congress proclamation to the assembled Main Army at Newburgh, New York, that announced a cease-fire between Americans and the British forces of King George III