Dixon in Lee County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Wings of Peace and Freedom

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 24, 2014

1. The Wings of Peace and Freedom Marker

Inscription. In 1991 Nick Tanev, an immigrant to the United States from Bulgaria, presented to then Mayor James Dixon and the City of Dixon, the sculpture called “The Wings of Peace and Freedom.” The presentation was made during a sister cities convocation of Dixonites and Russians who had come together in peace and friendship following years of conflict between the governments of the United States and the Soviet Union.

The sculpture is an expression of Mr. Tanev's gratitude to President Ronald Reagan for his part in ending the Cold War. Because Dixon was the President's boyhood home, Mr Tanev sought to award the town that had produced such a courageous and strong leader. Mr Tanev attributed his own success and good fortune to his having left the oppression of Bulgaria for the prosperity and hope he found in the United States of America. The sculpture is for his the very symbol of the joy and triumph he found in the peace and freedom of his adopted homeland.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Cold. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #40 Ronald Reagan series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1991.

Location. 41° 50.574′ N, 89° 28.918′ W. Marker is in Dixon, Illinois, in Lee County. Marker is at the intersection

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of East 2nd Street and South Galena Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East 2nd Street. Marker is on the northeast corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dixon IL 61021, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Reagan Peace Park Murals (here, next to this marker); Berlin Wall Replica (a few steps from this marker); Our Fathers — Veterans of 1861-1865 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ward T. Miller (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 102 South Galena Avenue (about 300 feet away); Nachusa House (about 300 feet away); Lincoln Supports Fremont for President (about 300 feet away); Dixon Memorial Arch (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dixon.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 24, 2014

2. The Wings of Peace and Freedom Marker

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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 24, 2014

3. The Wings of Peace and Freedom

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,180 times since then and 107 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.