Mr. Root's speech
Published: 1920
Language: eng
Number of pages: 169
Subjects: Statues
Other titles: Peace and friendship perpetual.
Description: Full text of the speech given by Elihu Root at the London dedication of the replica St. Gaudens statue of Abraham Lincoln.
Notes: Detached from The Spectator, August 7, 1920.

Text in two columns.

With "Peace and friendship perpetual."

A replica of August Saint-Gaudens statue "Abraham Lincoln: The Man" (1887) was given to Britain in July 28, 1920. The American Ambassador made a formal presentation at Central Hall, Westminster, where Prime Minister David Lloyd George accepted the gift on behalf of the people of Britain; after a procession to Parliament Square, the statue was unveiled by Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught.