Grant Memorial Among Largest Statues in World
The Grant Memorial, dedicated today, forms one of the world’s largest statuary groups. It features an equestrian statue of Grant and massive bronze bas-reliefs at the north and south ends, with lions guarding the pedestal, and faces the Capitol grounds from the Botanic Gardens.
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Centennial events mark Grant birth and notable anniversaries
Today honors Gen. U. S. Grant centenary and John Joseph Williams first archbishop of Boston with ceremonies in Washington and at New York University Hall of Fame. Harding to deliver oration at Point Pleasant. California Raisin Festival opens in Fresno as city marks semi centennial. Georgia Democrats permit women to participate in state executive meeting in Atlanta. A three day conference at USC opens on university leadership and Latin American ties. Brig. Gen. Charles G. Tyree retires from the army.
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