The Strengthen the Arm of Liberty Monument in Overland Park, Kansas, is a replica of the Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World). It was placed by the Boy Scouts of America as part of its 1950's era campaign, "Strengthen the Arm of Liberty."[1]
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It is located on the west side of Shawnee Mission North High School.[2]
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The Base of the statue contains the following inscription:
WITH THE FAITH AND COURAGE OF |
See also
External links
- Shawnee Mission North High School official page
- Boy Scouts of America official page
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty.
References
- ^ "The Way It Was". Scouting magazine. October 2007. Retrieved February 7, 2012.
- ^ "Shawnee Mission North Statue of Liberty - Overland Park, Ks. - Statues of Liberty on Waymarking.com". Waymarking.com. Retrieved February 7, 2012.