view gallery |  Bauernkriegsdenkmal - Liestal, BL, Switzerland
in Political Revolutions A memorial for the leaders of the Swiss peasant war of 1653. posted by: fi67 location: Basel Landschaft, Switzerland date approved: 6/4/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery |  First Cry of Independence - San Salvador, El Salvador
in Political Revolutions This Monument is located in the Plaza Libertad in downtown San Salvador. posted by: Metro2 location: El Salvador date approved: 5/10/2013 last visited: 3/17/2013 |
view gallery |  The French Revolution Centennial - Jeanne d'Arc Equestrian Statue - Philadelphia, PA
in Political Revolutions The brightest & arguably, most beautiful, equestrian statue at the Art Museum is of Jeanne d'Arc & celebrates the French Revolution centennial. Joan is on her steed, in full battle gear, preparing to engage the English enemy of the 100 Years War. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 4/27/2013 last visited: 8/25/2016 |
view gallery |  Jefferson Davis Presidential Star - Montgomery, AL
in Political Revolutions A brass star marks the spot where Jefferson Davis stood when he was sworn in as President of the Confederate State of America. posted by: xptwo location: Alabama date approved: 3/3/2013 last visited: 7/27/2017 |
view gallery |  Le Monument aux Patriotes - Cimetière Côte-des-Neiges - The Patriots Monument - Côte-des-Neiges Cemetery - Montréal, Québec
in Political Revolutions Le monument aux patriotes, un imposant obélisque, est situé dans le cimetière Côte-des-Neiges, à Montréal. The Patriots Monument, an imposing obelisk, is located in Côte-des-Neiges Cemetery, in Montréal. posted by: Weathervane location: Québec, Canada date approved: 2/23/2013 last visited: 4/15/2019 |
view gallery |  Hambacher Fest 1832 - Neustadt/W, Germany
in Political Revolutions The old castle at Hambach was the location of the famous Hambach festival from 27 May to 30 May 1832. / Am alten Schloß in Hambach fand vom 27.-30. Mai 1832 das berühmte Hambacher Fest statt. posted by: DieCacherGirls location: Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany date approved: 12/19/2012 last visited: 10/3/2018 |
view gallery |  Popular Front of Estonia Headquarters - Tallinn, Estonia
in Political Revolutions This memorial, in Old Town Tallinn, is attached to the building that served as the headquarters of the Popular Front of Estonia, a political mass movement in Estonia, whose efforts ultimately resulted in independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. posted by: Chasing Blue Sky location: Estonia date approved: 11/24/2012 last visited: 2/10/2018 |
view gallery |  Alabama State Capitol - Montgomery, Alabama
in Political Revolutions The Alabama State Capitol building was completed in 1851 and served as the first Capitol of the Confederate States of America. Additions have been made over the decades, but the core has been restored to look as it did in 1861. posted by: xptwo location: Alabama date approved: 11/8/2012 last visited: 6/9/2018 |
view gallery |  Praça da Independência - Independence of Sao Tome and Principe, São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe
in Political Revolutions Monument to the independence located precisely in Independence Square, in São Tomé. posted by: Torgut location: Sao Tome and Principe date approved: 11/7/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Patria Statue - Brussel BE
in Political Revolutions The crypt and monument in the Place des Martyrs in Brussels in honor of those who gave their life in 1830 for Belgium's Independence. posted by: dreamhummie location: Brussels, Belgium date approved: 11/4/2012 last visited: 11/3/2017 |
view gallery |  Shays' Rebellion - The Battle of Petersham - Petersham, MA
in Political Revolutions A monument on N. Main Street in Petersham, MA marks the site of the routing of Daniel Shays followers and the end to organized resistance during Shays' Rebellion. posted by: neoc1 location: Massachusetts date approved: 10/21/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  La Mano - Södermalm, Stockholm, Sweden
in Political Revolutions This large monument, shaped like a hand, is located adjacent to Katarinavägen on Södermalm, south of the main city center of Stockholm, Sweden. posted by: Chasing Blue Sky location: Stockholm, Sweden date approved: 10/21/2012 last visited: 2/7/2015 |
view gallery |  Grave of Texians massacred at Presidio La Bahia -- Texas Revolution, Goliad TX
in Political Revolutions The grand monument at the grave of Texian Army Col. James Fannin and his men, who were captured at Goliad and executed en masse here on Palm Sunday, 27 Mar 1836, one of the bloodiest days of the Texas War for Independence. posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Texas date approved: 10/21/2012 last visited: 3/6/2016 |
view gallery |  Implantação da República Portuguesa - Sede das Comissões Republicanas - Évora, Portugal
in Political Revolutions In this place, the Portuguese Republic was confirmed and acclaimed by the people of Évora. posted by: tofixe location: Évora, Portugal date approved: 10/11/2012 last visited: 9/3/2015 |
view gallery |  War of Independence Victory Column - Tallinn, Estonia
in Political Revolutions This monument commemorates Estonia's first struggle to gain independence from 1918-1920...a status that lasted only 22 years until the Soviets occupied the country for the next 49 years. posted by: Metro2 location: Estonia date approved: 10/8/2012 last visited: 3/3/2020 |
view gallery |  Le Liberateur, Simon Bolivar - Paris, France
in Political Revolutions This statue commemorates Simon Bolivar, who played a key role in liberating much of northern South America from the Spanish Empire. It stands on Cours La Reine in Paris, France. posted by: Chasing Blue Sky location: Île-de-France, France date approved: 10/8/2012 last visited: 4/8/2019 |
view gallery |  Victory Monument—Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
in Political Revolutions A statue commemorating the communist triumph in the Vietnam/American War. posted by: Ianatlarge location: Vietnam date approved: 10/7/2012 last visited: 2/19/2015 |
view gallery |  Communist Revolution 1946—Hanoi, Vietnam
in Political Revolutions A statue in central Hanoi commemorating the 1946 communist revolution in northern Vietnam. posted by: Ianatlarge location: Vietnam date approved: 10/3/2012 last visited: 3/1/2015 |
view gallery |  Güvenpark Aniti - Ankara, Turkey
in Political Revolutions Güvenpark Monument located at central Ankara Kizilay Square posted by: puczmeloun location: Turkey date approved: 9/22/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Le Monument aux Patriotes de 1837-1838 - Montreal, Qc, Canada
in Political Revolutions Le Monument aux Patriotes de 1837-1838 is located in Montreal, Qc, Canada. posted by: tatie location: Québec, Canada date approved: 9/10/2012 last visited: 12/31/2020 |
view gallery |  Whiskey Rebellion - Mingo Creek Church - Western PA.
in Political Revolutions Mingo Creek Church was used by the Mingo Creek Society (1794), as a nerve center for protest against the whiskey excise tax! posted by: Lord Mot location: Pennsylvania date approved: 8/19/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  High Water Mark of the Rebellion Monument - Gettysburg, PA
in Political Revolutions This monument is one of the crown jewels of Gettysburg, attracting visitors near & far. Written about in newspapers, books, the AGS, & featured in various websites, this elaborate monument epitomizes the political revolution in 1861-5 America. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 8/8/2012 last visited: 12/4/2019 |
view gallery |  Hülftendenkmal - Frenkendorf, BL, Switzerland
in Political Revolutions A monument for the battle in 1833 that sealed the separation of the two cantons of Basel. posted by: fi67 location: Basel Landschaft, Switzerland date approved: 8/7/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Pulaski Memorial - Denver, CO
in Political Revolutions This small park hosts a memorial to Kazimierz Pulaski, who is called "the Father of American Calvary." He died in defense of the U.S.A. in the Battle of Savannah, Georgia. posted by: Outspoken1 location: Colorado date approved: 8/3/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Fort Delaware - Delaware City, DE - American Civil War
in Political Revolutions Constructed in 1817, Fort Delaware on Pea Patch Island was originally for protection of the ports of Wilmington and Philadelphia, but soon became a feared prison for Confederate Soldiers during the Civil War. posted by: 94RedRover location: Delaware date approved: 7/26/2012 last visited: never |
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