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War Memorial Flagpole

War Memorial Flagpole

A 6 figure grouping on 17' 0", hexagonal granite base. Pole is 84' high.In November 1952, Harold E. Stassen, President of the University, led the dedicatory exercises on a rainy Saturday afternoon just before the Army vs. Penn football game of that year., The timing of the ceremony guaranteed a huge crowd and nation-wide press coverage., The printed program carried this title: ",Dedication of the War Memorial Honoring the Sons of the University Who Died in the Service of their Country.",

33rd Street at Smith Walk, East.
Philadelphia
PA
Art ID#: 
47
Artist: 
Rudy: Charles
Type of Art: 
Bronze and Marble
Gross Area (sq. ft.): 
120' high x 84' diameter
Other Name: 
All Wars Memorial
Source URL: http://www.facilities.upenn.edu/maps/art/war-memorial-flagpole