Downtown Miami in Miami-Dade County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Anton J. Cermak
Mayor of Chicago
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, March 8, 2026
1. Anton J. Cermak Marker
Anton J. Cermak
Mayor of Chicago
Born May 9, 1873 Kladno, Czechoslovakia
Died March 6, 1933 Miami, Florida
It was here February 15th, 1933 that an attempt was made to assassinate Franklin Delano Roosevelt. This shot mortally wounded Anton J. Cermak, who then uttered the immortal words quoted above.
Dedicated March 6th, 1939
Erected 1939.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is February 15, 1933.
Location. 25° 46.435′ N, 80° 11.169′ W. Marker is in Miami, Florida, in Miami-Dade County. It is in Downtown Miami. It can be reached from the intersection of Biscayne Boulevard and Bayfront Park Path. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 Biscayne Blvd, Miami FL 33132, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Florida and on the Gold Coast. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dade County War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Bayfront Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Slide Mantra (within shouting distance of this marker); Miami Centennial Time Capsule (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Challenger Memorial (about 400 feet away); General D. Josι de San Martνn
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Also see . . . Maniac Fires on Roosevelt, Cermak Shot; Wound Grave (Chicago Tribune, 2/16/33).
Thousands of people, who had come to welcome the President elect on his return from a fishing trip in the Bahamas, saw the shooting, which occurred in a dense crowd at Biscayne park on the Miami water front. (Giuseppi) Zangara was captured after people in the crowd had beaten him severely. At police headquarters he was found to be of maniacal anarchistic tendencies. He ranted, I like Roosevelt, all right, but I dont like presidents.(Submitted on April 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, March 8, 2026
2. Anton J. Cermak Marker
The assassination site is located in what is now Miami's Bayfront Park.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, March 8, 2026
3. Dade County War Memorial Plaque
A plaque located at the nearby war memorial further explains the historical marker and assassination.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 19 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
