Second Division Memorial

Second Division Memorial

The Second Division Memorial is located in President’s Park, between 17th Street Northwest and Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC. It commemorates those who died, while serving in the 2nd Infantry Division of the U. S. Army during World War I. The artist was James Earl Fraser.

While the sculpture itself does not appear to have been a New Deal project, it was erected with New Deal (most likely WPA) labor and/or funds. It was dedicated on July 18, 1936, by president Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Zion Rowe

https://livingnewdeal.org/projects/second-division-memorial-washington-dc/

July 18,1936

Creative Commons

September 27, 2019

Two photos, one of the site itself and one with me standing in front of it

An audio recording of me reading the words inscribed into the memorial featuring sirens in the background

I chose the 2nd Division Memorial because of it pays tribute to those who fought in the first world war. It says it may not have been a New Deal project, but i feel as if it was appropriate for the time period as it does bring a sense of patriotism to the country. Photographing the site, I felt somewhat like a journalist in the sense that I had photographic evidence just like they did back in the 1930s to show proof that something exists. I also used a audio recording as it reminded me of the fireside chats that FDR made during the 30's to connect with the people.