Meuse-Argonne American Memorial
| Meuse-Argonne American Memorial Montfaucon American Monument | |
|---|---|
Monument Américain de Montfaucon | |
Meuse-Argonne offensive, September 26–November 11, 1918 | |
| Unveiled | August 1, 1937 |
| Location | 49°16′21″N 5°08′31″E / 49.27250°N 5.14194°E near |
| Designed by | John Russell Pope |
Erected by the United States of America to commemorate the brilliant victory of her First Army in the Meuse-Argonne offensive September 26 – November 11, 1918, and to honor the heroic services of the Armies of France on this important battle front during the World War | |
| Statistics source: [1][2] | |
The Meuse-Argonne American Memorial (Montfaucon American Monument; French: Monument Américain de Montfaucon) is an American
Description
The Meuse-Argonne American Memorial is made of a large Doric-style granite column, on top of which stands a statue symbolizing liberty. The memorial was built near the ruins of the ancient village, destroyed during World War I. On the walls of the foyer is an account of the offensive. It pays homage to the troops who served there. The observation platform of the memorial can be reached by ascending 234 stairs, and offers an excellent view of the battlefield.
Inauguration
The memorial was unveiled on August 1, 1937, in the presence of the President of the French Republic, Albert Lebrun. Franklin D. Roosevelt, then the President of the United States, delivered a radio address for the ceremony from Washington, D.C.
Gallery
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Ruined church at Montfaucon-d'Argonne directly behind the monument. The blocky structure on the left is a German World War I observation post. -
Verdun, Montfaucon, American Monument, American Cemetery
See also
- Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery
- Meuse-Argonne Offensive
- World War I memorials
References
- ^ a b "Montfaucon American Monument Dedication in 1937". American Battle Monuments Commission. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
- ^ OL 14064063M – via Internet Archive..
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain - ^ American Battle Monuments Commission. Montfaucon Monument (PDF). This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
Further reading
- Roosevelt, Franklin D. (August 1, 1937). Radio Address on the Dedication of the American Monument at Montfaucon, France (Speech). Washington, D.C.: Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project.
External links
- Official
- General information
