The 15-foot-high black granite stele known as “The Universal Soldier,” sculpted by Mac Adams was dedicated in 1991 to the 22 nations that participated in the defense of the south in the Korean (often referred to as the “Forgotten”) War of 1950-53.
“The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is dedicated to the exhibition and interpretation of history, science and service as related to its home aboard the aircraft carrier Intrepid, a National Historic Landmark. “ Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Website
“Launched in 1943, the former aircraft carrier USS Intrepid fought in World War II, surviving five kamikaze attacks and one torpedo strike. The ship later served in the Cold War and the Vietnam War. Intrepid also served as a NASA recovery vessel in the 1960s. It was decommissioned in 1974, and today is berthed on the Hudson River as the centerpiece of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.” Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Website
The Growler, one of America’s first nuclear-missile submarines. “its secret mission patrolling the coast of the Soviet Union from 1958 to 1964, ready to retaliate if the Soviets attacked the United States” Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Website
Lockheed A-12, a high speed, high altitude reconnaissance (spy) aircraft of the early 1960’s with a speed of over 2,260 miles per hour, or three times the speed of sound- Mach 3. It did not operate from carriers.
Memorial to the “doughboys” of the World War I New York 107th Infantry who fought in “the war to end all wars.” Located in Central Park at East 67th Street at Fifth Avenue. Sculpted by 107th veteran Karl Illava.
Located in DeWitt Clinton Park @ 11th Avenue and 53rd Street, this statue of a WWI “doughboy” was dedicated to the young men from the neighborhood who fought and died “over there” in “the war to end all wars.” Sculptor: Burt W. Johnson Poem by John McCrae
“The World War II East Coast Memorial is located in Battery Park, New York City. This memorial commemorates those soldiers, sailors, Marines, coast guardsmen, merchant mariners and airmen who met their deaths in the service of their country in the western waters of the Atlantic Ocean during World War II. Its axis is oriented on the Statue of Liberty. On each side of the axis are four gray granite pylons upon which are inscribed the name, rank, organization and state of each of the 4,611 missing in the waters of the Atlantic.” — The American Battle Monuments Commission
Designed by the architectural firm of Gehron and Seltzer-bronze eagle, sculpted by Albino Manca (1898–1976) and set on a pedestal of polished black granite, grips a laurel wreath over a wave–signifying the act of mourning at the watery grave
Dedicated by President John F. Kennedy on May 23, 1963.
“The Coast Guard supported both combat and traditional service missions, including search and rescue, marine safety, convoy escort duty, troop transport and amphibious operations, port security, and beach patrol. By doing so, the U.S. Coast Guard proved itself Semper Paratus-“Always Ready”-to perform any maritime missions required by the war effort.” — US Coast Guard Historian’s Office Website
The sculpture was created in 1947 and dedicated in 1955 by Norman Millet Thomas.
The Titanic was destined for pier 59 in NYC, which today is a golf driving range and multimedia studio complex at Chelsea Piers. The memorial was built–in part at the insistence of the “Unsinkable Molly Brown” –by the Seamen’s Church Institute and dedicated in 1913.
Based on a photo taken by a crew member of the German U-boat that torpedoed the SS Muskogee in March of 1942.
Transporting troops and supplies through dangerous waters, the merchant marines suffered the highest casualty rate of any US service branch in World War 11.
Academy in Kings Point, LI NY.
Located Battery Park City near Pier A. dedicated 1991 Sculpted by Marisol Escobar
Honoring Chinese American veterans. Located in Chatham Square, Chinatown.
To commemorate the more than one million victims of The Great Irish Famine of 1845-52, an abandoned Irish stone cottage was transported to Battery Park City in lower Manhattan.