Liberty is Not License - St. Louis, MO - World War I Memorials and Monuments on Waymarking.com

County of art: St. Louis Independent City
Location of art: 14th St. & Pine St., Eternal Flame Park, St. Louis
Erected: May 9, 1935
Artist: S. S. Schnittmann, 1913-1978, sculptor
Designer: Kurt Kunz

Monument Text:
(Proper Right side block): In commemoration of the founding of the American Legion in Saint Louis May 1919. Born of service and comradeship in the Great War of 1917-18. Devoted to God and County
Dedicated September 6, 1941

(Bottom Proper Left Column):

LIBERTY IS NOT LICENSEThe American Legion Department of Missouri Commemorates the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Founding of the American Legion in St. Louis; May 10, 1969

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Proper Description: "Series of stone blocks with bronze cylinder (eternal flame) at top. East side has carved relief of soldier figure kneeling, drapery across legs, sword held point down in hands crossed over chest. West side has carved relief of eagle. Stepped base." ~ Smithsonian American Art Museum

Remarks: "Donated by Monument Builders of America. Original cost $20,000. 1969 remodeling cost $16,000, paid for by Missouri Department of the American Legion. Original stone representation of flame replaced by bronze torch with gas operated flame in 1969" ~ Smithsonian American Art Museum

Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 05/09/1935 Private or Public Monument?: Private Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: American Legion of Missouri Geographic Region where the Monument is located: North America Physical Address of Monument: 14th St. & Pine St., Eternal Flame Park, St. Louis, MO 63103 Rate this waymark: Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes Website for this Monument: Not listed

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