Madison in Madison County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Four Freedoms Monument
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, April 20, 2020
1. The Four Freedoms Monument Marker
Inscription.
The Four Freedoms Monument. . The Four Freedoms were stated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in his Annual Message to Congress, January 6, 1941. Freedom of speech and expression, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear everywhere in the world, became the ideals of American policy. The memorial, symbolizing these aspirations of mankind, was designed by Walter Russell, given by Women's National Institute, and dedicated to the memory of World War II hero, Captain Colin P. Kelly, Jr., June 14, 1944.
The Four Freedoms were stated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in his Annual Message to Congress, January 6, 1941. Freedom of speech and expression, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear everywhere in the world, became the ideals of American policy. The memorial, symbolizing these aspirations of mankind, was designed by Walter Russell, given by Women's National Institute, and dedicated to the memory of World War II hero, Captain Colin P. Kelly, Jr., June 14, 1944.
Erected 1970 by Madison County Memorial Post No. 68, The American Legion in Cooperation with Department of State, Bureau of Historic Preservation. (Marker Number F-178.)
Location. 30° 28.174′ N, 83° 24.762′ W. Marker is in Madison, Florida, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of East Base Street (U.S. 90) and Northeast Range Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Base Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madison FL 32340, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 338 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 4, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
