Moving Wall replica attracts crowds in Girard Kansas
The Moving Wall, a half scale Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica, drew thousands to Girard in Crawford County. The exhibit, with 58 191 names, arrived on Tuesday and will stay a week in the 2 700 resident town. Designer John Devitt from San Jose said the wall personalizes loss and aims for minimal guidance to let communities participate. A large Viet Nam Vets parade and ceremony with 450 to 1 100 members from Kansas City was planned, along with American Legion and VFW events.
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Keeper of the Plains statue spurs cross state statue clash
Enid Oklahoma plans to unveil a six foot bronze Keeper of the Plains during Native American Celebration while Wichita Kansas denounces the name and uses a forty four foot chief statue as part of its city logo. Leaders from 37 tribes will attend Enid’s dedication. The dispute hinges on name and branding rather than design.
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Garfield County
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