All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors (Philadelphia, PA)
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Monument type:
Statue - group
Artist:
J. Otto Schweizer
Dedication Date:
1934-05-30
Address:
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
United States
Inscription:
Erected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in honor of her Colored Soldiers.
To commemorate the heroism and sacrifice of all Colored Soldiers who served in the various wars engaged in by the United States of America, that a lasting record shall be made of their unselfish devotion to duty as an inspiration to future generations, this monument is dedicated May 30, 1934.
Commissioners:
[names]
"Virtue, Liberty, and Independence"
American Revolution, Civil War, Indian Wars.
Spanish-American War, Philippine Insurrection, World War.
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Opening Date:
Material:
Bronze,Granite
Size:
4.11m x 5.18m x 6.55m
Creator:
J. Otto Schweizer
Cost / Value:
Erected by:
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Funded by:
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Run by:
Indigenous Land
Organization/Curator:
Data Sources:
Historical Monument Database: https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=8411
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