Buffalo Soldier Monument

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Buffalo Soldier Monument
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Buffalo Soldier Monument
Location United States Military Academy, West Point, New York
DesignerEddie Dixon
Dedicated date2021

The Buffalo Soldier Monument by American sculptor Eddie Dixon was installed at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, in 2021. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Ruane, Michael E. (31 August 2021). "As Confederate statues come down, West Point honors Buffalo Soldiers". The Washington Post . ISSN   0190-8286. Archived from the original on 2021-09-01. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  2. Asmelash, Leah (5 September 2021). "West Point will unveil a statue honoring a group of Black soldiers". CNN. Archived from the original on 2021-09-05. Retrieved 2021-09-05.

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