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Tomb of a great hero

One of the finest General's and 18th President whom served his country with honor, class and respect. Grants Tomb was built by money contributed by the citizens, and corporate tycoons of the time. Completed in Apr 1897 and built in the Eclectic Neoclassical style, monument is adorned by Doric columns on the lower level and a circular cupola above.

Upon his Interment in August 8, 1885 to his temporary tomb, there were 300k at tomb side, and 1.5 to 2 million people lined the streets of his funeral procession, what a site to be seen.

 

Let the woke loons try to remove this historic place, not. Semper Fi. Ooh-Rah...

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Uploaded on January 21, 2024