Paris in Lamar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Global War on Terror

Sept. 11, 2001

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, January 1, 2019

1. Global War on Terror Memorial

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After the terror attacks on September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush declared a world wide war on terrorism involving open and covert military actions against all terrorists. New security measures were enacted and other nations were asked to join in the fight. Many governments joined, often enacting harsh laws lifting long standing legal protections and stepping up domestic policing and intelligence activities.

Erected 2016 by Henry Gene Ray.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 Attacks • War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm • War, 2nd Iraq • War, Afghanistan. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #43 George W. Bush series list.

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38.378′ N, 95° 31.397′ W. Marker is in Paris, Texas, in Lamar County. Memorial can be reached from South Collegiate Drive north of Jefferson Road (County Road 1507), on the right when traveling north. Located at the Red River Valley Veterans Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2025 South Collegiate Drive, Paris TX 75460, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Korean War (here, next to this marker); Vietnam War (here, next to this marker); World War II European Theater (here, next to this marker); World War II Pacific Theater (a few steps from this marker); World War I (a few steps from this marker); Spanish-American War (within shouting distance of this marker); American Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

World War II Pacific Theater Memorial behind the Ring of Honor in back left. image. Click for full size.

January 1, 2019

2. World War II Pacific Theater Memorial behind the Ring of Honor in back left.

Nearby Global War on Terror panel of names on Ring of Honor. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, January 1, 2019

3. Nearby Global War on Terror panel of names on Ring of Honor.

Entrance to the Red River Valley Veterans Memorial. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, January 1, 2019

4. Entrance to the Red River Valley Veterans Memorial.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3. submitted on January 8, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 4. submitted on January 6, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.