Veteran's Memorial - San Jose, CA
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N 37° 19.789 W 121° 53.635
10S E 597989 N 4132034
"The Veterans Memorial, located on Park Avenue at the Guadalupe River, is an enduring tribute to the men and women who have served our country in peacetime and in time of war."
Waymark Code: WM2M51
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/19/2007
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"The Memorial was designed by the architectural firm Manhattan Projects in New York City, chosen through a competitive selection process conducted by the City of San Jose's Public Arts Committee. The Memorial was dedicated on November 11, 1997.
The Veterans Memorial consists of 76 flags on 30 ft. steel poles, representative of military personnel in formation. They also reflect the tiers of white headstones in a military cemetery. The white flags represent the anonymity of each who serves -- white is a sign of peace. The snapping fabric in the winds, contrasted with the serene canopy of white banners, reflects the military strength which preserves our peace.
The etched glass panels tell, through excerpts from letters home, the experiences of local veterans during the various wars. The figures in the panels cast shadows on the pavement in front of, or behind the panels, depending on the time of day." (
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