All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers & Sailors in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by J Otto Schweizer

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This bronze memorial by J Otto Schweizer in Philadelphia commemorates the service and sacrifice of African American soldiers and sailors in U.S. wars. Dedicated in 1934, it was erected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is situated near Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park. The monument serves as an inspiration and a historical record of their devotion to duty.