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Henry Ward Beecher

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1. Where you took the photograph- Columbus Park in the Civic Center of downtown Brooklyn
2. Who is being commemorated and why they have been honored-  Henry Ward Beecher was an American Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer, and speaker, known for his support of the abolition of slavery, his emphasis on God’s love, and his 1875 adultery trial.
3. Your reflections about the commemoration- I like what he represented in this statue and how he made an impact on slavery was very knowledgeable.

korean war

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  1. Where you took the photograph- Brooklyn, court street
  2. Who is being commemorated and why they have been honored- IN MEMORY OF THOSE BROOKLYN HEROES WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE DURING THE KOREAN WAR /JUNE 26, 1950 TO JULY 27, 1953
  3. Your reflections about the commemoration- I really like how they are honoring the heroes who fought for us and made sacrifices for us.

Morris Frank and buddy

guide1. Where you took the photograph- Morristown, New Jersey
2. Who is being commemorated and why they have been honored- Morris Frank (March 23, 1908-November 22, 1980) was the first person to be partnered with a Seeing Eye dog and the co-founder of The Seeing Eye. On April 29, 2005, a sculpture titled “The Way to Independence” was unveiled on The Green in Morristown, N.J.
3. Your reflections about the commemoration- I really liked this statute it looked so real and it really inspired me, I never knew about this personal so it was very educational for me.

john Cashmore

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1. Where you took the photograph-To the right of entrance to New York State Supreme Court Bldg., at Montague and Court Sts.
2. Who is being commemorated and why they have been honored- John Cashmore was an American politician from New York City who served as Borough President of Brooklyn from 1940 until his death in 1961.
3. Your reflections about the commemoration- I really admire the quote on this statue, it really was interesting to think about and also read about someone new.