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One of the most reproduced life-size sculptures in the United States is a memorial statue of a World War I American soldier. Soldiers in that war were popularly called “Doughboys,” and the statue’s proper name is “Spirit of The American Doughboy.” In total, there are about 140 "Spirit of the American Doughboy" statues known to be standing in courthouse lawns, town squares, parks, cemeteries, and in storage, all across America. One such statue stands near Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park in downtown Monticello Kentucky, just 45 minutes from the park. Sgt. York himself had been invited to the unveiling of the Monticello statue when it was installed in 1923, but was unable to attend. We hope to honor that invitation and attend in Sgt. York's place, 103 years later!
Join us with our partners; the Sgt. York Patriotic Foundation, and the City of Monticello, as we highlight this important statue that stands in remembrance of all those that fought and died in France in 1918. The ceremony will begin at 11am EST in Monticello KY, and will kickoff the events of Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park's Great War Expo that will continue the next day at the park.
Program Host: City of Monticello KY
Contact Email: Nathaniel.Dodson@tn.gov
Contact Phone: (931) 879-6456
Meeting Place: Monticello Kentucky / Location Map
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