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Veterans Monument, (sculpture). Artist:  Hilton, Donald L., sculptor. Title:  Veterans Monument, (sculpture). Dates:  1991. Dedicated May 18, 1991. Medium:  Brick on a brick base. Dimensions:  Sculpture: approx. 10 x 7 x 2 ft.; Base: approx. 4 1/2 x 8 x 2 ft. Inscription:  Donald L. Hilton (On base, on plaque:) VETERANS MONUMENT/ARMY NAVY AIR FORCE MARINES COAST GUARD/To honor the living and to remember the dead, we, the citizens of Kingsport, pay tribute to all men and women who/have dedicated their lives in faithful and honorable service to the United State of America. We pledge our eternal gratitude/to those who are presently serving and to the veterans who have unselfishly served their country in times of armed conflict,/full-scale war, and peace. For their sacrifices, including the supreme sacrifice of giving their lives while protecting the/inherent rights of each citizen - the greatest of these being equality, justice, and freedom - we are thankful./DEDICATED/May 18, 1991. Description:  A relief sculpture of an eagle carved out of brick. The eagle is in flight and carries arrows in one claw and branches in the other. The eagle is depicted in front of a circular background with stars and stripes. Part of one wing extends out over the border of the circular background. Beneath the relief is a rectangular brick base. Subject:  History -- United States -- Vietnam War Occupation -- Military -- Soldier Occupation -- Military -- Sailor Occupation -- Military -- Pilot Animal -- Bird -- Eagle Object -- Other -- Flag Object Type:  Relief Outdoor Sculpture -- Tennessee -- Kingsport Sculpture Owner:  Administered by City of Kingsport, Kingsport Parks and Recreation, 225 West Center Street, Kingsport, Tennessee 37660 Located Memorial Park, Fort Henry Drive, Kingsport, Tennessee References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, Tennessee survey, 1992. Illustration:  Image on file. Note:  The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide. Repository:  Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012 Control Number:  IAS TN000181   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture TN000181 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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