by AVHC | Nov 5, 2019 | Dayton VA, Events, History, Lincoln Statue Project, The Grotto
AVHC and the Lincoln Society of Dayton are working with Mike Major to create a statue that will honor Abraham Lincoln’s founding of what is today’s Veterans Affairs. Learn more about this historic moment and how you can help. Learn more here....
by AVHC | Nov 1, 2019 | Dayton VA, History, Lincoln Statue Project
Sculptor Mike Major talks about his inspiration for the statue honoring Lincoln’s Promise. Fundraising is...
by AVHC | Oct 30, 2019 | Events, Lincoln Statue Project
We are getting ready to start the major fundraising efforts for the statue commemorating Lincoln’s Promise to those who served our country. Judge Walter Rice reminds us of the importance of their sacrifice. Lincoln's Promise We are getting ready to start...
by AVHC | Oct 22, 2019 | Dayton VA, Events, Lincoln Statue Project
Hundreds of thousands of soldiers were wounded during the American Civil War. Thousands of them required ongoing treatment after the war. To be sure they were cared for, President Abraham Lincoln made the promise to “Care for him who shall have borne the battle.” On...
by AVHC | Sep 17, 2019 | Dayton VA, History, Lincoln Statue Project
160 years ago today, Abraham Lincoln gave his now-famous speech in front of the Montgomery County Courthouse in Dayton – very close to the spot where Mike Major’s statue of Lincoln now stands. During the civil war, thousands of soldiers were wounded and one of...
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