On Dexter Avenue east of South Perry Street, on the right when traveling east.
Greek immigrant Christopher Anastasios Katechis opened Chris’ Hot Dogs on May 1, 1917, at 138 Dexter Avenue. Until the 1960’s, Chris offered curb service for its hot dogs, leading to long lines of cars cued for service. The hot dogs featured Chris’ . . . — — Map (db m312089) HM
On East Patton Avenue at Wesley Drive, on the right when traveling east on East Patton Avenue.
Rosa Parks Returns to St. Paul AME
Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement, passed away in Detroit on Oct. 24, 2005 at the age of 92. Six days later, dressed in the uniform of an AME deaconess, her body arrived . . . — — Map (db m127280) HM
After Iraq's defeat in the Persian Gulf War, the Iraqi dictator ignored numerous United Nations Resolutions which resulted in America declaring a "regime change" as an official goal of U.S. policy. In the context of the new terrorist threat after . . . — — Map (db m92337) HM WM
[Written on the initial marker, provided for context]
Our Constitution names the President of the United States the Commander in Chief of all the Armed Forces. Presidents who have served in our military are displayed on the following . . . — — Map (db m92424) HM WM
Near Spader Way at Community Park Road, on the left when traveling north.
September 11, 2001 On the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001 terrorists struck the United States of America in a horrifying and coordinated attack that included the hijacking of four commercial jets. Three of these planes crashed into . . . — — Map (db m230956) HM WM
Near Heritage Road 0.7 miles west of Bayside Drive (Delaware Route 9), on the left when traveling west.
This VC-9C, serial number 73-1682, transported America's top leadership from 1975 until 2011. Much of that time it served as Air Force Two for Vice Presidents Walter Mondale, George H.W. Bush, Dan Quayle, Al Gore, and Dick Cheney.
It also . . . — — Map (db m142564) HM
On T Street Northwest at 37th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on T Street Northwest.
This is a selection of people, renowned in their perspective professions, who at one time called Burleith their home.
•Actress Nancy Ordway (1914-2005), a 1940s radio star, lived at 1710 35th Street. She starred in the nationally broadcast . . . — — Map (db m113388) HM
On 7th Street Southwest south of G Street Southwest, on the left when traveling south.
Dr. Dorothy Height worked to advance women's, civil, and human rights with many of our nation's leaders. How many can you recognize?
Back
Dr. Dorothy Height
Has lived at 700 7th Street, SW since 1983. As President Emmerita . . . — — Map (db m112797) HM
Near Freedom Avenue 0.3 miles south of Parker Street, on the left when traveling south.
Thurgood Marshall (July 2, 1908-January 24, 1993), the great-grandson of slaves, was the first African-American justice appointed to the United States Supreme Court. Where he served from 1967 to 1991. Earlier in his career, Marshall was a . . . — — Map (db m179223) HM
Near U.S. 301 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
"I have seen in your eyes a fire of determination to get this war job done quickly. My confidence in you is total, our cause is just. Now you must be the thunder and lightning of Desert Storm."
Near Cedar Street 0.1 miles north of Richard Davis Drive, on the right when traveling north.
The Richmond Hill Veterans Monument is dedicated to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have served our great nation throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, but the history of sacrifice and duty to our nation weaves a patriotic tapestry . . . — — Map (db m128029) WM
Near Irving Park Road (Illinois Route 19) at Wesley Terrace.
[Inside west of monument:]
In memory of the thousands who lost their lives in the attacks on September 11, 2001 in New York City Washington, D.C. Somerset County, PA and the thousands of members of the armed forces who have given their lives to . . . — — Map (db m235310) WM
On 173rd Place west of Oak Park Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Tinley Park public safety personnel traveled to New York in September 2011 to bring this support beam, which once stood firm inside the World Trade Center building in New York, to Tinley Park as a physical reminder of the first responders and . . . — — Map (db m263843) HM
On Park Avenue east of Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east.
"We ask a lot of those who wear our uniform.
We ask them to leave their loved ones, to travel
great distances, to risk injury, even to be
prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice of their
lives. They are dedicated. They are honorable.
They . . . — — Map (db m197129) WM
On Senate Avenue north of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America.
President George W. Bush September 11, 2001 — — Map (db m232663) WM
On West Ohio Street, on the right when traveling east.
"Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror. The pictures of airplanes flying into buildings, fires burning, huge structures collapsing, have filled us with disbelief, terrible sadness and a quiet, unyielding anger." . . . — — Map (db m232935) WM
Near South Darling Street at West South Street, on the left when traveling north.
"We will not tire,
We will not falter,
We will not fail!"
President George W. Bush
September, 2001
God Bless America
Land that I love
Stand beside her and guide her
Through the night with a light from
above. . . . — — Map (db m196528) WM
On Grant Avenue near Smith Lake, on the right when traveling north.
Born 05 Apr 1937
Harlem, New York
Graduated ROTC, City College
of New York, 1958
Married
Alma Vivian Johnson, 25 Aug 1962
Parents
Luther and Maud Powell
- First Black -
Secretary of State
National Security Advisor
Chairman, . . . — — Map (db m83307) HM WM
Near East Main Street (U.S. 60) at Midland Avenue (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling west.
To the general public, the identity of William S. Farish is likely created by his term as the United States Ambassador to England, his business association and friendships with both Presidents Bush, and his friendship with Queen Elizabeth II, who . . . — — Map (db m285053) HM
Near South Irma Boulevard 0.3 miles north of East Worthey Street, on the right when traveling north.
Panel 1 At the stroke of midnight on August 2, 1990, Iraqi troops blasted across the border of their tiny oil-rich neighbor to the south in Kuwait in order to occupy and annex the small sheikdom and gain control of its ample oil reserves. . . . — — Map (db m115151) HM
Near South Irma Boulevard 0.3 miles north of East Worthey Street, on the right when traveling north.
Out of the clear blue morning sky of September 11, 2001, war came to America. Nineteen hijackers seized four passenger planes and flew them as manned missiles directly into symbols of American financial and military power. Two planes struck the . . . — — Map (db m115804) HM WM
Near South Irma Boulevard 0.3 miles north of East Worthey Street, on the right when traveling north.
Deposing a Dictator: Invading Iraq and the Overthrow of Saddam Hussein (March 2003 – May 2003)By the end of 2002, President George W. Bush had become dissatisfied with Saddam Hussein's level of cooperation with U.N. weapons inspectors . . . — — Map (db m115805) HM WM
On Common Street (Louisiana Route 3036) at Cotton Street, on the right when traveling north on Common Street.
The land the Scottish Rite Temple was purchased for $17,000 on September 16, 1913. The building measures approximately 133 feet by 111 feet and surprisingly, only cost $186,477.28 to construct. It houses a three-story theater, library, and kitchen . . . — — Map (db m139903) HM
On State Highway 1 0.7 miles north of 971, on the left when traveling north.
Buddy Guy was born July 30, 1936. in Lettsworth, Louisiana.
He worked at LSU facilities services department before
leaving to pursue a music career. On September 25, 1957
he boarded a train in New Orleans, Louisiana and arrived
in Chicago to . . . — — Map (db m127815) HM
Near Taylor Avenue (Maryland Route 435) north of Melrose Street, on the right when traveling south.
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium has been called a "Memorial that happens to be a stadium". While visitors and athletes for nearly 50 years have been inspired by the campaigns and battles emblazoned around the stadium facade, much more needed . . . — — Map (db m127935) HM WM
Near Long Drive 0.2 miles east of Camden Way, on the right when traveling east.
• March 30, 2008 - President George W. Bush throws ceremonial first pitch for stadium opener at Nationals Park
• Being located on a navy shipyard, a submarine dive horn is used after all Nationals' home runs and victories
• October . . . — — Map (db m254523) HM
On Water Street, on the right when traveling west.
On the 11th of September 2001, at approximately 8:30 am, an attack began against several points in the United States. By 2:00 pm that day, both towers of the World Trade Center were destroyed. A fire was raging in a . . . — — Map (db m85866) HM WM
On Court Avenue at Main Street North, on the right when traveling east on Court Avenue.
What is the Simpson County Heritage Trail?
The Simpson County Heritage Trail
was established through the Simpson
County Development Foundation
in 2011. Each stop along the trail is
of historic significance to Simpson
County, . . . — — Map (db m114429) HM
On Veterans Parkway (AKA Lake Street) at Locust Street, in the median on Veterans Parkway (AKA Lake Street).
"I see that the old flagpole still stands. Have your troops hoist the Colors to its peak, and let no enemy ever haul them down."
Gen. Douglas MacArthur
"To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace." . . . — — Map (db m88344) WM
The Coliseum, originally called the Livestock Pavilion, has traditionally been used for showing and judging livestock and for horse shows. In addition, four presidents who have visited the Fairgrounds have spoken here –
William Howard . . . — — Map (db m85011) HM
On South Broadway south of Spruce Street, on the right when traveling south.
For the first time in Cardinals history, a sitting president, George W. Bush, threw out the ceremonial first pitch to open the Cardinals season. Bush was only the second sitting president to attend a Cardinals home game (Taft in 1910). — — Map (db m209424) HM
Landscape architect Howard Daniels designed the original portion of Green Lawn Cemetery in 1848. Noted Columbus architect Frank Packard designed Green Lawn's Chapel mausoleum, the Hayden family mausoleum, and the Packard mausoleum. Spanning over . . . — — Map (db m12431) HM
We ask a lot of those who wear our uniform. We ask them to leave their loved ones, to travel great distances, to risk injury, even to be prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice of their lives. They are dedicated. They are honorable. They . . . — — Map (db m310288) WM
On Bainbridge Road at Avon-Beldon Road (Ohio Route 83), on the right when traveling east on Bainbridge Road.
Battle Deaths: 7,078
"We will not rest until
we stop all terrorists
of global reach. And
for every nation that
harbors or supports
terrorists, there will
be a day of reckoning."
- President George W. Bush, . . . — — Map (db m300424) WM
On Court Street (Ohio Route 29) at Ohio Avenue ( Route 47), on the left when traveling west on Court Street.
George W Bush
President George W. Bush became the third sitting
U.S. president to visit Sidney when he arrived at The
Spot on August 28, 2004 while campaigning for
re-election. The President greeted shocked Spot
patrons, and ordered a . . . — — Map (db m136135) HM
The Forty-Third
President of the United States,
Visited the University of Scranton
on 16 January 2003
to greet the people of
Northeastern Pennsylvania
and to address the nation. — — Map (db m128164) HM
On August 4, 2000, a train carrying Texas Governor George W. Bush, his running mate Dick Cheney, U.S. Senator Rick Santorum, and future Congresswoman Melissa Hart stopped here in Wampum to greet approximately 500 people who had gathered by the . . . — — Map (db m72184) HM
On Skyline Road 0.9 miles east of Lambertsville Road, on the right when traveling east.
In this rock, we perpetually commemorate the courage of those who lost their lives on UAL Flight #93 on September 11, 2001.
Their legacy will endure. Future generations will be reminded of their honor and courage.
Dedicated by the . . . — — Map (db m8225) WM
On St. Joseph Street (Business Interstate 90) at 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on St. Joseph Street.
43rd President of the United States
2001-2009
A Gift to The City of Presidents from
Norberg Companies
James Michael Maher, Sculptor — — Map (db m314012) HM
On West Broadway Street at NW 6th Street, on the right when traveling west on West Broadway Street.
"We will not waiver, we will not tire we will
not falter and we will not fail. Peace and freedom
will prevail. George W. Bush
Persian Gulf War
2 August 1990 - 11 April 1991
U.S. President George H. Bush
The occupation of Kuwait . . . — — Map (db m164078) HM WM
This house was built circa 1947 at 916 E. 17th St., Northeast of downtown Odessa. It was the home of 3 noted people before America knew their names. Two were elected Chief Executive of the U.S. and the third became First Lady, wife of the 41st and . . . — — Map (db m296735) HM
Near South Collegiate Drive north of Jefferson Road (County Road 1507), on the right when traveling north.
Estimated totals
Killed: Wounded:
After the terror attacks on September 11, 2001, President George
W. Bush declared a world wide war on terrorism involving open
and covert military actions . . . — — Map (db m144196) WM
On North Lone Star Parkway (State Highway 317) at 5th Street (County Route 185), on the right when traveling north on North Lone Star Parkway.
Located in an area of McLennan County once inhabited by Tonkawa Indians, the community of Crawford grew slowly from an 1850s settlement centered around Tonk Crossing (two miles northeast). The first townsite was at the crossroads of the Waco to . . . — — Map (db m88484) HM
On North H Street north of West Ohio Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
George H.W. Bush, future President of the United States, moved to Texas in 1948 with his wife, Barbara, future First Lady, and their young son, George W., to begin work as an equipment clerk for the International Derrick & Equipment Company in . . . — — Map (db m115867) HM
On West Ohio Street at North H Street, on the right when traveling west on West Ohio Street.
George Herbert Walker Bush and wife Barbara (Pierce) came to Texas in 1948, moving to Midland with son George Walker Bush in 1950. They bought this home in 1951 and while here faced the loss of daughter Robin and celebrated the birth of two sons. . . . — — Map (db m115868) HM
On Commonwealth Avenue at Groves Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Commonwealth Avenue.
On 6 July 2002, the family of Captain Humbert Roque "Rocky" Versace, members from the United States Military Academy Class of 1959, City of Alexandria representatives, brothers-in-arms, and the Friends of Rocky Versace dedicated Alexandria's . . . — — Map (db m257749) HM
We claim this ground in remembrance of the events of September 11, 2001.
To honor the 184 people whose lives were lost, their families, and all who sacrifice that we may live in freedom.
We will never forget. . . . — — Map (db m13109) WM
On C Road 0 miles south of North 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
This artifact is a poignant reminder of the horrific events which occurred on September 11th 2001.
Never forget that evil cannot be allowed to fester, and that good men and women stand ready to defend this nation in front of those who are . . . — — Map (db m289201) WM
On Dickenson Highway (Virginia Route 83) east of Red Onion Prison Road ( Route 361), on the right. Reported permanently removed.
The Crooked Road
Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail
From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Coalfields region, southwest Virginia is blessed with historic and contemporary music venues, musicians, and fretted instrument makers. Historically . . . — — Map (db m90774) HM
On Dickenson Highway (Virginia Route 83) east of Red Onion Prison Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Crooked Road
Virginia's Heritage Music Trail
Old-time mountain music, bluegrass, and gospel can be enjoyed all year long. Several museums are devoted to showcasing the area's rich music heritage and historical influence. . . . — — Map (db m305161) HM
On West Street (Virginia Route 705) at U.S. 29, on the right when traveling south on West Street.
We will never forget.
This monument stands in memory of those who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
On the morning of September 11, 2001, four planes departed from east coast cities, three . . . — — Map (db m145015) HM WM
