Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Salem Government #14B: Spanish-American War Memorial

IMG_8281 Spanish-American War Memorial at the Veterans' Building in Salem, Oregon on August 12, 2007
Spanish-American War Memorial on August 12, 2007

The Spanish-American War Memorial is a bronze plaque that was presented by the National Auxiliary of United Spanish War Veterans Incorporated at their 35th annual convention in Portland, Oregon on September 11-15, 1938. It depicts a "Hiker of '98" and bears this quote from President McKinley: "You triumphed over obstacles which would have overcome men less brave and determined."

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