Bruce K.
10/9/2022
We generally don't do a very good job of honoring black veterans in this country. I did manage to find the "Unknown and Known Afro-Union Civil War Soldier's Memorial" in, of all places, Chesapeake...
All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors
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20 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA 19103
The All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors, created by artist J. Otto Schweizer in 1934, honors the contributions of African American military personnel throughout U.S. history. Originally installed in West Fairmount Park, the memorial was relocated to a more prominent location on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in 1994, where it continues to serve as a significant public art piece.
This bronze and granite monument features an allegorical figure of Justice, flanked by groups of African American soldiers and sailors, symbolizing honor and reward. The memorial stands as a testament to the unselfish devotion of African American military men and women who served the nation in wartime.
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Jasmine A.
11/23/2018
Philadelphia is a city rich in history and has many monuments and statues, the "All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors" by sculptor J. Otto Schweizer being one of them. Installed in...
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