South Beach in Miami Beach in Miami-Dade County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Simón Bolívar
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 25, 2019
1. Simón Bolívar Marker
“El Libertador”
1783-1830
Un tributo de la Familia Hernández y cubanos del exilio al Libertador de los países Bolivarianos, en reconocimiento y honor a su patriotismo de libertad y justicia para el pueblo.
“Permite Dios poderoso que yo plante esta bandera, donde se mece altanera la del espańol furioso. Y yo moriré dichoso, si tal es tu voluntad. Compańeros avanzad, que ya viene el enemigo. Venid a busar conmigo, la muerte o la libertad.”
Comité Pro Busto Simón Bolívar
Luis Hernández, Presidente ∙ Shirley Hernández ∙ Dr. Luis Hernández, Jr. ∙ Jenny Hernández ∙ Elizabeth Hernández ∙ Daniel Hernández ∙ Manuel Calderón ∙ Iris Hernández de Calderón ∙ Graciela Calvani ∙ Cámara de Comercio Latina de Miami Beach
Oficiales Electos de Miami Beach
Seymour Gelber, Alcalde ∙ Comisionados: ∙ David Pearlson ∙ Martin Shapiro ∙ Nancy Liebman ∙ Neisen Kasdin ∙ Susan Gottlieb ∙ Sy Eisenberg ∙ José Garcia-Pedrosa, Administrator
Enero 28, 1997
Miami Beach, Florida
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Simón Bolívar
"The Liberator"
1783-1830
A tribute from the Hernández Family and Cubans in exile to the Liberator of the Bolivarian countries, in recognition and honor of their patriotism, freedom and justice for all people.
"By God Almighty, I plant this flag, where the furious flag of the Spanish waves haughtily. And I will die happy, if such is your will. Comrades, advance, the enemy is coming. Come and seek with me, death or freedom."
Monument Committee and Miami Beach elected officials
January 28, 1997
Miami Beach, Florida
Erected 1997 by Comité Pro Busto Simón Bolívar.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is January 28, 1997.
Location. 25° 47.817′ N, 80° 7.804′ W. Memorial is in Miami Beach, Florida, in Miami-Dade County. It is in South Beach. It is on 21st Street west of Collins Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Miami Beach FL 33139, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in South Florida, on the Gold Coast, and in Greater Miami. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Carlos J. Finlay (within shouting distance of this marker); José Martí (within shouting distance of this marker); Desi Arnaz (1917-1986)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 25, 2019
2. Simón Bolívar Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 25, 2019
3. Simón Bolívar Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 25, 2019
4. Simón Bolívar bust
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 25, 2019
5. The sculptor's mark on the Simón Bolívar bust
Tony Lopez 1997
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 639 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 30, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
