George F. Johnson Memorial, (sculpture).

George F. Johnson Memorial, (sculpture).

Moretti, Giuseppe, 1857-1935, sculptor.

George F. Johnson Memorial, (sculpture).

Workers Memorial, (sculpture).

Dedicated Sept. 6, 1920.

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Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite.

Overall: approx. H. 30 ft. (75 tons).

(On bronze plaque on front of base:) "For Our Tomorrow They Gave Their Today"/(Names of 43 Endicott-Johnson employees who gave their lives during World War I) (On tablet on front of base between two seated workers:) This monument honors the glorious patriotism and self-sacrifice of the Endicott-Johnson Workers, who, in every capacity contributed their all to the cause of human liberty during the World War (On seven rectangular bronze plaques mounted on sides of base:) (Names of 1,710 Endicott-Johnson employees who served during World War I)

A Red Cross nurse stands dressed in a long gown and veil. The sculpture is mounted upon an octagonal column set upon an octagonal base with a stepped bottom. Four male military figures are mounted on the base around the bottom of the column. The figures represent branches of the military. In the front, an aviator holds a propeller in one hand and field glasses in the other. He wears a belted, heavy coat with high boots. A sailor, on the right side, holds an anchor wound with chains. On the left side, a marine stands wearing a helmet with his proper right hand on a rifle and his proper left hand holding a saber. At the rear, a soldier stands resting his hands on the barrel of a rifle in front of him. At the bottom front of the base are a seated male and female in civilian clothes holding an oak and laurel wreath which encloses a bronze tablet situated between them. They represent the workers who stayed at home and aided in the war effort. The sculpture is surrounded by a multisided fence and walkway.

History -- United States -- World War I

Figure female -- Full length

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Medicine -- Nurse

Occupation -- Military -- Aviator

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Occupation -- Military -- Sailor

Occupation -- Industry -- Manufacturing

Occupation -- Craft -- Shoemaker

Dress -- Uniform -- Medical Uniform

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Dress -- Accessory -- Binoculars

Object -- Weapon -- Sword

Architecture -- Boat -- Detail

Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Endicott

Located Main Street, Endicott, New York

The sculpture was installed by George F. Johnson in honor of the employees of Endicott-Johnson, a shoe manufacturing company, who served and who died during World War I. The sculpture recognizes not only the soldiers, but also the women who served, and the workers who stayed home and did their part to aid the war effort. IAS files contain a transcription of names listed on front plaque who died during the war. IAS files contain related excerpts from Lawrence Bothwell's "Broome County Heritage: An Illustrated History," Binghamton, NY: Windsor Publications; and from "E.-J. Workers Review," pg. 4-13.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1994.

National Park Service, American Monuments and Outdoor Sculpture Database, NY5018, 1989.

Monumental News, Oct. 1920, pg. 779.

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