Huntington in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Town of Huntington Veterans Plaza
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 12, 2024
1. Town of Huntington Veterans Plaza Marker
Dedicated September 1995 with memorials honoring men and women from the Town of Huntington who served their country during time of war
1775 - 1783
The beginning of America
1783 Independence from Great Britain
KIA 4435
The War of 1812 (1812 - 1815)
1814 The Burning of the US Capitol and the White House
1815 Battle of New Orleans - Major Victory
1815 The Treaty of Ghent
KIA 2260
US-Mexican War 1846 - 1848
Mexico relinquished territories that became California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and a portion of Colorado
Manifest Destiny completed expansion in the United States
KIA 1733
US-Civil War 1861 - 1865
The War to Preserve the Union
June 1, 1863 Emancipation Proclamation
Battle of Gettysburg - Major Turning Point of the War
KIA 212938
Indian War 1783 - 1890
Battle of Wounded Knee
Last major conflicts between Indians and US Soldiers
KIA 1000 (approx.)
Spanish-American War 1898
Philippine-American War
1899 - 1901
Spain surrenders Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam and granted Independence to Cuba
United States emerges as a World Power
KIA 1493
World War I 1917 - 1918
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KIA 53402
MIAs 3350
World War II 1941 - 1945
December 7, 1941 Japan attacks Pearl Harbor
June 6, 1944 "D" Day Invasion of Europe
May 8, 1945 Germany surrenders
August 14, 1945 Japan surrenders
KIA 291557
MIAs 78750
Korean War 1950 - 1955
"The Forgotten War"
KIA 33741
MIAs 8215
Vietnam War 1961 - 1975
United States longest war
KIA 47424
MIAs 1870
The following conflicts continued in the ensuing years
Lebanon, 1982-1984, KIA 256
Grenada, 1983, KIA 18
Panama, 1989-1990, KIA 23
Persian Gulf, 1990-1991, KIA 144
Somalia, 1992-1994, KIA 29
Bosnia, 1994-1995, KIA 9
Kosovo, 1999, KIA 2
Afghanistan, 2001-
Iraqi War, 2003-
Erected by Town of Huntington, New York.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1945.
Location. 40° 52.448′ N, 73° 25.17′ W. Marker is in Huntington, New York, in Suffolk County. Memorial is on Main Street (New York State Route 25A) just east of Irwin
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Memorial To The Women Of Huntington Who Served In The Military (here, next to this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (here, next to this marker); The War to End All Wars (here, next to this marker); Korean Conflict Memorial (here, next to this marker); United State Space Force Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Town of Huntington World War II Veterans Wall of Honor (a few steps from this marker); Site of (a few steps from this marker); Iraq and Afghanistan Conflicts Memorial (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntington.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 12, 2024
7. Spanish-American War and Philippine-American War plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
