Milwaukee County War Memorial facts for kids
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The Milwaukee County War Memorial
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| For all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Services | |
| Established | November 11, 1957 |
| Location | 43°02′26″N 87°53′50″W / 43.04052°N 87.89715°W |
| Designed by | Eero Saarinen |
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The Milwaukee County War Memorial is a special building in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It sits right by Lake Michigan. A famous architect named Eero Saarinen designed it. Building started in 1955, and it was officially opened on Veterans Day in 1957. This memorial honors all the brave people who have served in the United States Armed Services.
The Memorial's Art
The memorial features a beautiful mosaic mural. An artist named Edmund D. Lewandowski created this artwork. It was put in place in 1959.
What is a Mosaic?
A mosaic is a picture made from many small pieces. For this mural, over one million tiny pieces were used. These pieces are made of glass and marble.
Meaning of the Mural
The mural shows large Roman numerals. These numbers are in shades of purple, blue, and black. They represent important dates in history.
- MCMXLI (1941) to MCMXLV (1945) refers to World War II.
- MCML (1950) to MCMLIII (1953) refers to the Korean War.
These dates mark when the U.S. was involved in these major conflicts. The mosaic helps us remember these times and the people who served.
External links
- Official Website: http://www.warmemorialcenter.org/
