Monumental statue of Gen. George McClellan rising 37 feet high
A detailed report describes the heroic equestrian statue of Major General George B. McClellan. The bronze figure stands 37 feet 6 inches above ground with a 18 foot pedestal surmounted by a 12 foot die and 3 foot cap, set on pink Maine granite. The base weighs about 650 tons and features eight bronze escutcheons naming McClellan battles, bronze trophies, and four bronze eagles. Inscriptions credit the Army of the Potomac and Congress for erection.
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Frederick MaccMonmes
James R Cecroft
Brooklyn
Mae Mennies
Bacre
Cap 18
Maine
McClellan
Antietam
Yorkstown
East Side
South Mountain
Rich Mountain
Gaines Mill
West Side
Williamsburg
Fair Oaks
Malvern Ball
Monument Unveiling Honors Gen McClellan At Jersey City
President pays tribute to George B McClellan praising his loyalty and leadership with remarks from Maj Gen Howard and a letter from Maj Gen Sickles read aloud. The statue by Frederick MacMonnies stands on a granite pedestal with battles named on bronze shields. wreaths from four Army of the Potomac societies adorn the site as veterans attend the unveiling and banquet.
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Daniel E Sickles
King
Dr. Howard
Howard
McClellan
George B. McClellan
Engineers
Engineer Company
United States
Winfield Scott
Bull Run
Washington
Army of the Potomac
Peninsula
Myseif
Grenville M. Dodge
Dodge
William R Jenvey
Jersey City
Artillery
Marine Band
Army Society
Society of the Army of the Potomac
Fauscher's
Potomac
Tennessee
Cumberland
Oho
Frederick MacMonnies
George Brinton McClellan
Congress of the United States
Antietam
South Mountain
Fair Oaks
Malvern Hill
Yorktown
Gaines Ml
Williamsburg
Rich Mountain
George D. Ruggles
Willjiam B. Franklin
Robert d'Orleans
Duc de Chartres
R. A. Alger
Witter W. Averell
Horace Porter
Alexander S. Webb
Daniel EB
Sicktes
Lucius H. Warren
Orland Smith
M. T
Frank
Halliday
New York City
Raggles
McMahon
Europe
de Jomyila
McClellan Statue Project Details and Delays
A long account recounts the campaign to honor General George B. McClellan with a Washington equestrian statue. It covers early efforts by the Army of the Potomac society, key committees, congressional appropriation of 50 000 dollars for a pedestal, competitive design rounds, and the eventual selection of Frederick MacMonnies. Delays stem from costs, a pedestal fire, and scheduling, with unveiling shifted to May 2 1907 at Mrs. McClellan’s request.
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James R. Cocroft
Brooklyn
Officers Return to Ships After Hampton Roads Ceremony
United States and foreign flag officers leave Washington for Hampton Roads after two days of hospitality. They attended the McClellan statue unveiling and prepare for Italian Japanese and Brazilian ships to join the naval column in the harbor in a few days.
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Hampton Roads
United States
Washington
McClellan
Torsign Ne Pavie En Inter
Hampton Ro
Anese
Roosevelt Seeks Peace Lessons From Civil War Address
President Roosevelt at the unveiling of Gen George B McClellan statue in Washington honors the Army of the Potomac and urges peace through justice. He praises McClellan, recalls Union victory, and warns against worship of ease while stressing duty, effort, and national unity in peacetime and war.
Struggles Bring Respect and Duty in Nation and Life
A speaker extols earned wealth and the duty of exertion, urging a nation and individuals to value effort over ease. He contrasts Civil War memories with present peaceful times, praising the good wife and mother, and condemning those who seek comfort without duty. The speech calls for righteous anger against wrong and active civic virtue.
Weather conditions and forecasts across states May 28
Rain and snow spread from Minnesota to Utah under a high Northwest and low Southwest pattern. Temperatures remain unseasonably low. additional rain Friday in the Southwest and Mid-Atlantic area, with fair weather in many regions Friday and Saturday. Flood warnings issued for the Connecticut River from Bellows Falls to Long Island Sound. Local readings show mid afternoon highs around 58 to 65 and lows near freezing in some areas. River bulletin notes Foromac cloudy and Shenandoah clear today.
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Dept of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
South Atlantic
Northwest
Southwest
Minnesota
Dakotas
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
North Carolina
New England
Pacific States
Texas
Virginia
Gulf States
Ohio
Middle Atlantic States
Lake Region
Missouri
Upper Mississippi
Arkansas
Upper Lake Region
Missiesioot
European
Grand Banks
Connecticut River
Bellows Falls
Long Island Sound
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National Press Association
7Clhuan
Ge Brinton McClellan
Mereclan
Emuch
M’clellan
Gen. King
Trenton
Philadelphia
Horatio C. King
WW. B. Franklin
W. F. Smith
Fitz John Porter
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Portland
Daniel Butterfield
Senate
Sewell
Congress
Messrs
Augustus St. Gaudens
Daniel C. Wrench
Charles F. McKim
Roosevelt
Union
Gen. McClellan
New Jersey
Ditigen
Hemisphere
Malvern
Grant
Sherman
Thomas
Sheridan
Farragutne
Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Johnstons
Stewart
Morgan
America
Tharp
Berkeley
F St
Daliyees
USC
Ward
Lansburgh G Bro
Seventh St. N. W
Washington Post
Serps Ferry
W. Va
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Atlanta
Gaimney
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Dak
Boston
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Wyo
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Chia
Des Moines
Iowa
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Tex
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Mont
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Ind
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Miss
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The
Washington Poat
Peter Grogan
Arcadian
Waukesha Water
N. Ww. Burchell
Security Storage Company
Nelson Refrigerator Co
F Street
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Hebbard
E. Hebbard
Ninth Street
Congressional
Creat
Atlantic & Pacific Teco
Gov. 7Th and
E Sts
Stenchea
Columbia Records
Columbia
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Castile
Paris
Alfonno
St. Sole
Christian Xander
St. Ne
Howaes
Burchell
Mayers
Wilson & Mayers
Ormamental
Taylor & Dean
Pittsburg, PA
Castelberg
Opticians
Home Savings Bank
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Mass. Ave. N. W
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