Jefferson Davis Monument facts for kids
The monument in 2015
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 Location in Louisiana
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| Coordinates | 29°58′11″N 90°05′39″W / 29.96985°N 90.09427°W |
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| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Dismantled date | 2017 |
The Jefferson Davis Monument, also known as the Jefferson Davis Memorial, was an outdoor sculpture and memorial to Jefferson Davis, installed at Jeff Davis Parkway and Canal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States from 1911 to 2017.
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Description
Richmond artist Edward Virginius Valentine was the sculptor of the monument. A stone marker about 20 feet behind the sculpture reads: Site of Jefferson Davis Monument/Dedicated June 3rd 1908.
History
Dedication
The statue itself was dedicated on the 22nd of February, 1911. The "Whites Only" ceremony included a mass of school children dressed in red, white, and blue forming a Confederate "living battle flag", in which formation the sang "Dixie". The date of dedication was said to correspond with the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of Jefferson Davis as President of the Confederate States of America, though the actual anniversary would have been 4 days earlier since Davis's inauguration was on 18 February 1861.
Removal
On May 11, 2017, the statue of Davis was removed, on order from the City, despite the presence of dozens of protesters and supporters. Those removing the statue wore masks and helmets to hide their identities and the company name on their truck was hidden. After the statue's removal, the pedestal and base were also removed, leaving only the foundation. The cost of removing the statue was split between private donations and the City of New Orleans.
The statue has been placed in storage at an undisclosed location. The city has stated that it will be relocated, but no specific plans have been announced.
Images for kids
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Statue of Jefferson Davis, given to the National Statuary Hall, Mississippi, in 1931
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Memphis Park
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Monument Avenue, Richmond
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Bust of Davis at Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site
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Memorial at Vicksburg National Military Park
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Jefferson Davis grave at the Hollywood Cemetery
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Memorial of Jefferson Davis's final speech.
