General Slocum's Unexpected Swan Song in Brooklyn

Warner Slocum, a renowned figure in Brooklyn, was none other than a major general in the Union Army, a bloke who made his mark in the Civil War. He was part of some hefty skirmishes, such as the First Battle of Bull Run, Battle of Gaines' Mill, and Battle of Gettysburg. After he hung up his military attire, he took up residency in Brooklyn, representing the United States House of Representatives for several terms.

On Memorial Day, May 30th, 1905, a magnificent equestrian statue of General Slocum was unveiled in his honor at Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn. American sculptor Frederick William MacMonnies was the brains behind it, a statue that follows the 'European tradition'. Even President Theodore Roosevelt graced the occasion with a heartfelt keynote speech. The monument commemorates Slocum's shocking final ride on horseback, ten years after the end of the Civil War.

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