Victory Monument | Chicago, IL
Located in Chicago’s Black Metropolis-Bronzeville Historic District, the Victory Monument was built to honor the Eighth Regiment of the Illinois National Guard, an African-American unit that served in France during World War I. The monument features 4 bronze panels and a sculpture of a soldier atop that was added in 1936. Dedicated on Armistice Day (November 11th) in 1928, an annual Memorial Day ceremony is held at the monument.
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Victory Monument
Address: 35th Street and King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
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