American Pride - Billings, Montana
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BruceS
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Eagle sculpture on top of veterans memorial located in the corner of Veterans Park in Billings, Montana.
Waymark Code: WM84ZZ
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 01/29/2010
Views: 3
American Pride is dedicated to all veterans who have served. The memorial is a pedestal with an large bronze eagle in flight on top. The eagle was created by sculptor Lyle Johnson. The memorial was placed by the Yellowstone County United Veterans Council on Memorial Day 1992.
The sculpture has a plaque inscribed as follows:
The American Eagle
I am the American eagle I fly high over this quiet spot. Dedicated to the defenders of America both living and dead who offered their lives for our country. Under my wings there is shelter and rest for my heroes; but the enemies my country will find me a bird of prey, with sharp and terrible talons. I am the American eagle I am the pride of America.
TITLE: American Pride
ARTIST(S): Lyle Johnson
DATE: Dedicated May 30, 1992.
MEDIUM: Sculpture: bronze; Base: concrete.
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS MT000237
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Veterans Park
13th Street West & Poly Drive
Billings, Montana
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
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