American Legion Memorial - Kansas City, Mo. - World War I Memorials and Monuments on Waymarking.com

This bronze Memorial is located on the east side of the Swope Interpretive Center. This is at the Meyer Street Entrance of Swope Park. From the Blue Valley School District:
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"This memorial is located east of the Swope Interpretive Center, near the flagpole. It commemorates American soldiers serving in France during World War I. It was designed by Robert Merrill Gage who worked with G.B. Franklin, a local architect, and dedicated in 1921. It is no longer a working fountain."

The bas relief sculpture shows American troops marching toward civilians and wounded troops. The text reads:
Dedicated by Kansas City to American Legion Posts

Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 11/11/1921 Private or Public Monument?: Government Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: City of Kansas City Geographic Region where the Monument is located: North America Website for this Monument: [Web Link] Physical Address of Monument: 6601 Meyer Boulevard Kansas City, Mo USA 64130 Rate this waymark: Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes

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