“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.

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.