Now, this old-time bronze fella's the heart of downtown Milwaukee. He's standin' firm with a rifle under his arm, kinda like an exhibit of yesteryear mixin' it up with the contemporary lot. Thanks to the American Bronze Company, this statue's a shout-out to the brave souls who fought in the war. Up close, you'll see the ammo belt around his waist, memento of the lives that were lost. But the engraving on the pedestal below his boots warms the soul. It goes, 'To those who served in the Spanish-American War, 1898 – 1902.', a humble reminder of the human price of war, and a nod to the courage and selflessness of those who battled.
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Written by Friendly Jane
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