Broadway Gillham in Kansas City in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Citizen - Soldier

Photographed By Michael W. Kruse, July 27, 2015

1. Citizen Soldier Marker

Inscription.
Dedicated October 5, 2001

In 1999 - The 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Veterans of Foreign Wars - this bronze statue was commissioned to commemorate the organization's first century of service to veterans, those in uniform and the communities in which they live.

Three important aspects of the VFW's history are commemorated in the design:

First and foremost, the VFW member is helping the soldier, symbolizing VFW's support for veterans.

Secondly, the document in the member's hand symbolizes VFW's fight for veterans in public and political arenas.

Finally, the entire design speaks to the metamorphosis from soldier to citizen and VFW member.

Erected 2001 by Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Military. A significant historical date for this entry is October 5, 1828.

Location. 39° 4.03′ N, 94° 35.422′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is in Broadway Gillham. Memorial is on Broadway Boulevard north of 34th Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is part of the VFW Centennial Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 406 West 34th Street, Kansas City MO 64111, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker. VFW Centennial Plaza (here, next to this marker); National Headquarters Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Flaven/Browne Building Complex (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Queen Anne Row Houses (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hostess Brands (approx. 0.4 miles away); Southland Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away); The First Golf Course in Kansas City (approx. 0.6 miles away); Charles Carroll Spalding (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kansas City.

Photographed By Michael W. Kruse, July 27, 2015

2. Citizen - Soldier Marker

Photographed By Michael W. Kruse, July 27, 2015

3. Citizen - Soldier Marker

The plaque is on the base of a statue in the VFW Centennial Plaza.

Citizen - Soldier Statue Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 24, 2015

4. Citizen - Soldier Statue Detail

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2015, by Michael W. Kruse of Kansas City, Missouri. This page has been viewed 663 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 27, 2015, by Michael W. Kruse of Kansas City, Missouri. 4. submitted on September 5, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.