Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-28
4 National Statue of Roosevelt
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
equestrian statue to Gen. Pershing.
which WIN no doubt inset with popu-
lar favor: he has the admiration Of
the masses On account Of his illus
trious career. One publicatioa terms
him sthe idol Of the people.- Il Is
unusual 30 erect q monument to q
man while living: however, there was
an equestrian statue erected in honor
of Gen Castleman in Kentucky. There
is name that will go down to pos
terity as a superman, Theodore Roose-
Welt. As yet we have not heard Of O
suggestion to erect an equestrian
statue to Col. Roosevelt; surely it
would meet with appreciation to SO
honor his memory. There was erected
in Paris some years ago an eoues-
trian statue to Gen. Lafayette by Paul
W. Bartlett The school children Of
this country contributed S5o,0oo from
donations Of S cents from each The
Fifty-fifth congrsss authorized the
known as the Lafayette dollar. These
were disposed OF at a premium and
the fund was further augmented By
saib saa :r TIE TBS total amount
cite statue and pedestal. The fact
that Col Roosevelt gained so much
fame as the leader OF the Rough
Riders 1t is suggested that he be rep
resented as he appeared at San Juan.
An equestrian statue already has been
erected to the Rough Rider. Buckle
O'Neil.
In reply to tho question Of Charles
G. Washburn as to what act of his
life or what experience had given
him the most pleasure and satisfac-
ton, after rejecting for q moment,
he replied: THE charge up San Juan
hill" In the event OF an equestrian
statue being erected to Col. Roosevelt
it should partake Of the character of
would be impressive and spectacular
to have him mounted on his charger,
and the monument should be located
in Rock Creek Park. where he so
loved to ride, or it might loom up
to great advantage in Potomac Park.
OF course. the location of the statue
will be dependent upon the conditions
on which 1t is erected. Should the
funds to defray the expenses be pro-
vided for. by Congress the statue
trict of Columbia; If the fund is raised
by popular subscription It might be
located on Riverside drive, New York.
There are at present two equestrian
statues in that locality. one OF Joan
dare, the other Of Gen. SigeL
1t is passing strange that the ones
ton of such a statue has not already
been agitated. Surely the youth OF
America would rally tn contribute to
such a cause, and many of our SOL
der boys would gladly give their
mite. VIII somebody start the bali
rolling? Wherever the statue il there
is ever to be. such a statue. is To-
Gated it should stand on A mound or
knoll similar to that on which stands
the Washington equestrian statue at
Newark. N. j. The pedestal proper
should not exceed three or four feet
on the front Of this PEDESTAL there
tiers the following inscription: "Presi-
dent, l901-19o9; Governor Of New
York, Assistant Secretary Of the
Navy" On the rear Of TIE pedestal
there should be INSCRIBED. sNzpiorer.
ha oIs On 9 9s .s s shs
side, "Peacemaker.. The final act and
deed of President Roosevelt Just he
fore leaving the White House Ter the
last time was TO cause to be inscribed
statue of Gen. Jackson in Lafayette
Square the following: "Our Federal
Union; it Must Be Preserved this
being a toast offered by Gen. jackson
at banquet given in this city On the
anniyersasy OF sisnRessens eisthday:
expressed himself as q great Admirer
OF Gen. Jacks0a. II u - Be hoped
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