Liberty is Not License - St. Louis, MO
Posted by: YoSam.
N 38° 37.753 W 090° 12.058
15S E 743654 N 4279348
Monument to the Great War and cause for founding of the American legion...
Waymark Code: WM1281K
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2020
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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
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