Milton in Santa Rosa County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
America – A Defender Of Liberty
Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Plaza
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 20, 2020
1. America – A Defender Of Liberty Marker
The Cold War
April, 1961
Bay of Pigs Invasion
October 1962
Cuban Missile Crisis
November 20, 1970
Son Tay Raid
1979 - 1981
Iranian Hostage Crisis
1982 - 1984
Lebanon
1983
Grenada
1986
Libya
1989
Panama
1992 - 1994
Somalia
1994 - 1995
Haiti
1995 - 1999
Balkans Conflict
Erected by Santa Rosa County and the City of Milton.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Cold. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list.
Location. 30° 37.37′ N, 87° 2.13′ W. Marker is in Milton, Florida, in Santa Rosa County. Memorial can be reached from Willing Street, 0.1 miles west of Caroline Street. The marker is located within the Santa Rosa County Veterans
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Desert Storm/Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom (here, next to this marker); Merchant Marine (here, next to this marker); Fallen, Not Forgotten (here, next to this marker); “Gone But Not Forgotten” (a few steps from this marker); Combat Wounded Veterans (a few steps from this marker); Unknown Soldier (a few steps from this marker); World War II (a few steps from this marker); National Guard Of The United States (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milton.
Regarding America – A Defender Of Liberty. The 1787 quote from Jefferson is actually "the tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots & tyrants."
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 20, 2020
2. America – A Defender Of Liberty Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 20, 2020
3. Santa Rosa County Veterans Memorial Plaza
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
