Springfield, Illinois
State Capitol
Everett McKinley Dirksen
Everett Dirksen served Illinois for 34 years as a Congressman and U.S. Senator. The elephant, donkey, and oil can at his feet represent his skills at fostering cooperation between Republicans and Democrats to enact important legislation. The statue was dedicated on September 16, 1976.
Sculptor: Carl Tolpo
1975
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Uploaded on April 23, 2017
Taken on July 21, 2016
Springfield, Illinois
State Capitol
Everett McKinley Dirksen
Everett Dirksen served Illinois for 34 years as a Congressman and U.S. Senator. The elephant, donkey, and oil can at his feet represent his skills at fostering cooperation between Republicans and Democrats to enact important legislation. The statue was dedicated on September 16, 1976.
Sculptor: Carl Tolpo
1975
137
views
0
faves
0
comments
Uploaded on April 23, 2017
Taken on July 21, 2016