New Lincoln statue at UIS
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05-12-2016, 05:25 AM
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RE: New Lincoln statue at UIS
I would guess on George Washihngton might have more- but I doubt it.
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05-12-2016, 06:23 AM
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RE: New Lincoln statue at UIS
(05-11-2016 11:20 PM)Angela Wrote:Yes...my #2 would most likely also be a "young" one, probably one of those Gene post because of the dog. Or the "Austrian" (copied) one because of the horse - actually I like the animal-book combination. But then again I also like the Hawaii statue of him chopping wood (and I'd sure love to VISIT it...)(05-11-2016 03:20 PM)Eva Elisabeth Wrote: I wonder if there's any president with more statues? (What about Washington?) I was going to ask you (plural) about your favorite statue, but despite I find it difficult to decide myself, I guess the memorial would rank top. So - which is your second favorite? |
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07-17-2016, 02:52 PM
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RE: New Lincoln statue at UIS
(05-11-2016 03:20 PM)Eva Elisabeth Wrote: I wonder if there's any president with more statues? (What about Washington?) I was going to ask you (plural) about your favorite statue, but despite I find it difficult to decide myself, I guess the memorial would rank top. So - which is your second favorite?I think it's been established over the years that Lincoln has the most statues and memorials with his image than anyone in Western civilization except Jesus Christ and perhaps Napolean Bonaparte perhaps. |
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07-17-2016, 03:23 PM
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RE: New Lincoln statue at UIS
Anybody have any good photos of the Vinnie Reams' statue?
I have endured a great deal of ridicule without much malice; and have received a great deal of kindness, not quite free from ridicule. I am used to it. (Letter to James H. Hackett, November 2, 1863) |
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07-18-2016, 01:08 PM
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RE: New Lincoln statue at UIS
(07-17-2016 02:52 PM)Lincolnphotog Wrote:Doesn't he rank #2 behind Jesus in the "most books about"-field, too? (I didn't expect Napoleon #3 in statues, but I have no other guess either.)(05-11-2016 03:20 PM)Eva Elisabeth Wrote: I wonder if there's any president with more statues? (What about Washington?) I was going to ask you (plural) about your favorite statue, but despite I find it difficult to decide myself, I guess the memorial would rank top. So - which is your second favorite?I think it's been established over the years that Lincoln has the most statues and memorials with his image than anyone in Western civilization except Jesus Christ and perhaps Napolean Bonaparte perhaps. |
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