The Oregon Veterans Medal of Honor Memorial, or Oregon's Medal of Honor Memorial, is an outdoor memorial commemorating all veterans, and especially
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. ...
recipients, installed outside the
Oregon State Capitol in
Salem, Oregon
Salem ( ) is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County, Oregon, Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river ...
, United States.
Description
The memorial features seven granite pillars on each side of the
Oregon State Capitol. East of the building, the pillars surround a flagpole with the
American flag
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, and on the opposite side, the pillars encompass a flagpole with the
state flag
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Government flag
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. Thirteen pillars have a bronze plaque depicting one of thirteen Medal of Honor recipients from Oregon; the fourteenth one lists the names of medal recipients with a connection to the state, but who did not enlist in Oregon.
Bob Maxwell's name appears on the fourteenth pillar.
History
The monument was erected by the
Oregon State Capitol Foundation and Oregon Veterans Group in 2003.
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See also
* Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs
* Oregon World War II Memorial
* 2003 in art
* Kentucky Medal of Honor Memorial
* Medal of Honor Memorial (Indianapolis)
The Medal of Honor Memorial is a monument located in White River State Park in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It is dedicated in honor of all recipients of the Medal of Honor, the United States military's highest award for valor. The memor ...
* Texas Medal of Honor Memorial
References
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2003 establishments in Oregon
2003 sculptures
Granite sculptures in Oregon
Medal of Honor
Monuments and memorials in Salem, Oregon
Outdoor sculptures in Salem, Oregon
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