Seneca, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Keeper of the Plains. The statue, a beloved landmark and tourist attraction in Wichita, was installed on May 18, 1974.

During President Joe Biden's farewell address on Jan. 15, 2025, he took time to tell the story of Charlie DeLeo, the "Keeper of the Flame" for the Statue of Liberty. DeLeo, a Vietnam War veteran ...