South Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Lest We Forget
1918 Armistice
— 1918 - 1968 —
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 2, 2023
1. Lest We Forget Marker
On Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, 1968, in ceremonies commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Nov. 11th, 1918 Armistice, this living memorial was dedicated to all who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War I. May the Torch of Freedom always burn bright.
second plaque:
World War I Centennial Memorial.
This designation is conferred by the United States World War One Centennial Commission and the Pritzker Military Museum & Library.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 34° 0.844′ N, 118° 17.177′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Los Angeles. Memorial can be reached from Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Located at the Memorial Court of Honor within the Peristyle arches of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Exposition Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3911 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles CA 90037, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. His Holiness Pope John Paul II (here, next to this marker); Los Angeles Coliseum Mercy Bowl (here, next to this marker); Tom Labonge (here, next to this marker); Nelson Mandela (here, next
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Photographed By Craig Baker, October 2, 2023
2. Lest We Forget Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 2, 2023
3. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Peristyle
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
