All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors
Benjamin
Franklin Parkway Photos, Philadelphia
All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors
J. Otto Schweizer, 1934
Inscription:
front:
Erected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in honor of her colored soldiers.
back:
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.
right:
American Revolution, Civil War, Indian Wars
left:
Spanish American War, Phillipine Insurrection, World War
West side of Logan Square
19th and the Parkway
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