Frame
Top Mat
Bottom Mat
Dimensions
Image:
8.00" x 5.50"
Overall:
10.00" x 7.50"
Names on the Wall Art Print
by Mike Flynn
Product Details
Names on the Wall art print by Mike Flynn. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
Design Details
As the victory parades faded and our veterans came back home from World War II, talk of a fitting memorial to our Virginia heroes and their... more
Ships Within
3 - 4 business days
Additional Products
Art Print Tags
Photograph Tags
Comments (8)
Artist's Description
As the victory parades faded and our veterans came back home from World War II, talk of a fitting memorial to our Virginia heroes and their sacrifice, bravery, and service swept the Commonwealth. The General Assembly of Virginia first authorized the Memorial in 1950. Governor John S. Battle made the initial appropriation and Leslie Cheek was appointed professional advisor and supervised an architectural competition to choose the design. The result was the selection of architect S. J. Collins of Staunton, Virginia.
Before the Memorial planning was complete, the United States found itself again plunged into war. After the Korean Ceasefire in 1953, plans were changed to include the Korean War with World War II. Construction was completed in 1955, and the Memorial was dedicated February 29, 1956.
Representatives from numerous foreign nations, officials of our federal, state, and local governments, as well as veterans and citizens of Virginia and beyond, attended the...
$16.56
Mike Flynn
Thanks
Mike Flynn
Thanks
Sven Fischer
Congrats on your sale!!!
Jean Hall
This is a lovely tribute. v
Mike Flynn
Thanks