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Comment on 26th Regiment Volunteer Infantry Monument, Norwich by James

James — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:36:03 +0000

The cross shaped emblem on the obelisk is the badge of the Army’s 19th Corps. The official description when this badge was designed was a “fan leaved cross with octagonal center” The 26th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry was created as a unit under the 19th Corps. My ancestor fought in the 26th Connecticut, Company E.

Comment on National Monument to the Forefathers, Plymouth, Mass. by Joe Kosty

Joe Kosty — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 02:17:12 +0000

Just saw the new Kirk Cameron movie “Monument” which tells the story of The Forefathers, and how America has to find it’s way in 2012 and get back on track the way the Forefathers intended us to be.. Go see it! great show…This Monument is promenantly featured and the story behind it is fascinating.

Comment on National Monument to the Forefathers, Plymouth, Mass. by Dave Pelland

Dave Pelland — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 15:07:20 +0000

Hi Kristin – Best address would be 70 Allerton Street.

Comment on National Monument to the Forefathers, Plymouth, Mass. by Kristin Priore

Kristin Priore — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:49:56 +0000

What address would you put in to reach the Forefathers’ Monument?

Comment on National Monument to the Forefathers, Plymouth, Mass. by Maxine Smelts

Maxine Smelts — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:43:35 +0000

I never knew about this inspiring monument in that it not only honors our forefathers but also to the unmistaken steps of success for our nation by being a people under God.

Comment on National Monument to the Forefathers, Plymouth, Mass. by David Ingrassia

David Ingrassia — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:48:20 +0000

Not a crown of thorns, its a birds nest…

Comment on National Monument to the Forefathers, Plymouth, Mass. by Peter Krauss

Peter Krauss — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:43:20 +0000

I know that the nest on faith’s head was not in the original plan, but doesn’t it look like a crown of thorns?

Comment on Hoover Dam, Nevada and Arizona by Maxine McKillip

Maxine McKillip — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:14:56 +0000

Dedicated on my birthday 09-30-1935. What an honor this was.

Comment on Charter Oak Monument, Hartford by Dave Pelland

Dave Pelland — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:15:52 +0000

Thanks for the correction. Geometry (that’s geometry, right?) never was our strong suit. Neither was algebra, for that matter.

Comment on Charter Oak Monument, Hartford by Laura W

Laura W — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:10:14 +0000

“The Charter Oak tree, which grew to have a base with a diameter of 33 feet,:

I think you mean circumference, not diameter. That would make the diameter (the width of the trunk) about ten feet. This would still make it larger than the largest White Oaks ever seen, and explain its fame among the first settlers and Native Americans alike.