Four Freedoms Monument facts for kids
The Four Freedoms Monument is a large sculpture created by Walter Russell. It was first shown in New York City and later moved to Florida. This monument helps us remember important ideas about freedom.
What Are the Four Freedoms?
The monument stands for the Four Freedoms that people everywhere should have. These ideas came from a famous speech by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He gave this speech before the United States joined World War II. Because of this speech, it is often called the Four Freedoms Speech.
President Roosevelt's Four Freedoms are:
- Freedom of speech: This means people can say what they think without fear.
- Freedom of worship: This means people can practice any religion they choose, or no religion at all.
- Freedom from want: This means everyone should have enough food, shelter, and healthcare.
- Freedom from fear: This means people should be safe from war and violence.
President Roosevelt wanted this monument to help more people understand and believe in these important freedoms.
History of the Monument
The Four Freedoms Monument was first shown in 1943. This happened at Madison Square Garden in New York City. About 60,000 people were there to see it. The monument was made to honor Colin Kelly. He was one of the first American heroes of World War II.
Later, on June 14, 1944, the monument was moved. It went to Madison, Florida, which was Colin Kelly's hometown.
Images for kids
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Four Freedoms Monument, Evansville, IN
