Bartholdi sculptor of the Statue of Liberty, cast his Marquis de Lafayette statue in 1873. It was dedicated on July 4, 1876. Originally set facing the Washington statue, the work depicts Lafayette pledging his sword to the General.

Union Square Timeline Medallion 20

Mayor Lindsay began the ‘ Art in the Parks’ program to place contemporary art in its public parks on a temporary basis, challenging the conventional confines of museums and galleries as the main venue for the display of art.

 At Bowling Green, Kaplan talks about Evacuation Day, the departure of the British from New York City, and Charging Bull, a popular statue representing the spirit of Wall Street and American capitalism. 

 Depicted pledging his sword to the General. 

George Bruton Delaney, Retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel; Health IT Professional and Moses L. Delaney, U.S. Air Force veteran; CEO, Your EDU Career DBA First Job Prep, speaking at ‘It Happened Here - 1700’s Symposium: The Path to Liberty’ on July 4, 2025

An individual delivering a dramatic interpretation of Marquis de Lafayette’s speech in period military attire at Federal Hall on July 3, 2025

 Sculptor of the Statue of Liberty, cast the Marquis de Lafayette statue. 

 Jean Parker Phifer, NYC architect and author of Public Art New York, reads a selection on the Statue of Liberty, located on Liberty Island in NY Harbor. 

 Historian Barry Moreno details the history of Lady Liberty, from her construction in France to her thousands of tours daily. 

Union Square Timeline Medallion 20

Images

Images