[Lincolnparkdc] Origins of Lincoln Park Statue

Tue Jun 16 17:43:03 EDT 2020

More (short) reading! Passing this background along from our friends at NPS.

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Sources are the original speech delivered by Frederick Douglass at the dedication of the statue at Library of Congress, Program at the dedication at Library of Congress, and the book "The story of Archer Alexander" from 1886.

Of note:  Frederick Douglass was the keynote speaker when the statue was dedicated in 1876 and he saw it a symbol of freedom - although he did both praise and criticize the Presidency of Abraham Lincoln at the dedication.

Key points:

  1.  It is an anti-slavery statue.  It was officially titled "Freedom's Memorial"
  2.  Anti-slavery allegories on the statue show a former whipping post (with scourge marks showing the violence of slavery) - whipping post has ivy growing up it to show that slavery is a thing of the past in the US.  The formerly enslaved person has broken shackles on his wrists to show that he freed himself - a tribute to the African American Union soldiers who fought for freedom during the  Civil War, or as quoted in the book: "The Story of Archer Alexander" (1885) "whose hand has grasped the chain as if in the act of breaking it, indicating the historical fact that slaves took active part in their own deliverance."
  3.  Funding for the statue ($17,000) was raised entirely by African Americans - note there were those in the US government (notably President Andrew Johnson) who tried to prevent the erection of the statue because they were pro-Southern.
  4.  The African American in the statue is based on a real person, Archer Alexander - who had been enslaved but freed during the Civil War.
  5.  The kneeling of the enslaved person:  Two interpretations here: One is he is rising from the condition of slavery. The 1886 book "The Story of Archer Alexander" states that he is receiving a benediction from Lincoln.
  6.  In addition to Douglass, US Representative, John Mercer Langston, first African American US Representative from Virginia, gave a short address at the dedication of the statue.
  7.  The statue was the historical epicenter for DC Emancipation Day ceremonies during much of the 19th century.
  8.  The Mary McLeod Bethune statue was erected to compliment the Freedom's Memorial - the plaza between them is known as "Centennial Plaza" to represent the 100 years between the Emancipation Proclamation (1863) and the original intended date of the Bethune statue (1963) (note: active Civil Rights issues in the 1960s delayed the erection of the Bethune statue until 1974). When erected, the "Lincoln" statue was turned to face Mrs. Bethune.

What Frederick Douglass said (conclusion of his speech dedicating the statue) (Speech and program are at the library of Congress)<https://www.loc.gov/resource/lcrbmrp.t0c12/?sp=1&r=0.116,0.157,0.741,0.903,0>

". . . In doing honor to our friend and liberator, we have been doing the highest honors to ourselves and those who come after us; we have been fastening to ourselves to a name and fame imperishable and immortal; we have also been defending ourselves from a blighting scandal. When now it shall be said that the colored man is soulless, that he has no appreciation of benefits and benefactors when the foul reproach of ingratitutde is hurled at us, and it is attempted to scourge us beyond the range of human brotherhood, we may calmly point to the monument we have this day erected to the memory of Abraham Lincoln."

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I suggest the neighbors read the link below that describes the origin of the Lincoln statue in the park.
Emancipation Memorial (Freedman's Memorial)<https://washington.org/find-dc-listings/emancipation-memorial-freedmans-memorial>

<https://washington.org/find-dc-listings/emancipation-memorial-freedmans-memorial>
Emancipation Memorial (Freedman's Memorial)

Located in Lincoln Park on Capitol Hill, the Emancipation Memorial (sometimes referred to as the Freedman's Memo...

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Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 15:00:53 -0400
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Thanks for that Sandra! Very well said my Tory B.
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Martha Huizenga
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On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 4:46 PM Sandra Caron George <sandracgeorge at gmail.com<mailto:sandracgeorge at gmail.com>>
wrote:

> Here is the link to the article. I suggest folks read it and watch the
> very well-done video calling for removal of (or revision to) the statue
> before coming to its defense.
>
>
> https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.boston.com/news/local-news-2/2020/06/13/abraham-lincoln-statue-marty-walsh/amp
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 3:31 PM Alice Hall <alicehall515 at gmail.com<mailto:alicehall515 at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>> Surely no one could seriously consider removing our Lincoln statue. It
>> was paid for by subscription by former slaves in D.C.
>>
>> > On Jun 15, 2020, at 7:59 AM, Muriel Wolf <murieldubrow at gmail.com<mailto:murieldubrow at gmail.com>>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > I need to find the site on Google emancipation statue Boston,  My
>> brother just emailed me that Mayor Walsh of Boston is willing to remove the
>> Lincoln statue---just like ours which is in Boston and replace it with a
>> Black created statue.    We need to be aware that issues might arise with
>> our Lincoln statue, which so many of us love.  Mimi Wolf
>> >
>> > On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 9:12 AM <citymom92 at gmail.com<mailto:citymom92 at gmail.com>> wrote:
>> > We?re removing our old, disintegrating slate patio and installing
>> pervious pavers, but have probably 40 or so 1/2? thick slate pieces that
>> might still be usable for someone planning a small patio area.  PM if you?d
>> like to take some, preferably all. We?ve pulled out a few, but there?s more
>> to pry up (it?s not hard-screwdriver and a little muscle). I?m hoping to
>> keep it out of a landfill.
>> >
>> > Contact me offline if you want them-
>> > Gina A
>> > 100 bl Kentucky
>> > citymom92 AT gmail DOT com
>> >
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Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 15:32:39 -0400
From: Dawn Yamane Hewett <dawn.yamane.hewett at gmail.com<mailto:dawn.yamane.hewett at gmail.com>>
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Subject: [Lincolnparkdc] effective mosquito spraying
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Hi, if anyone has a backyard mosquito spraying service that they have found
to be effective, could you please let me know?  Preferably a non-toxic
version that is safe for kids.  We already use mosquito dunks in the
drains, empty any standing water, drilled holes in the bottom of our
recycling/trash bins, so we're looking for some sort of weekly spraying
service to complement our other efforts for a
relatively mosquito-free summer.

Thanks!

Dawn
formerly 100 block of KY, now 200 block of KY!
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From: arabella kohlmeyer <bellak234 at gmail.com<mailto:bellak234 at gmail.com>>
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Subject: [Lincolnparkdc] Summer work
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Hello!

My name is Jonah Kohlmeyer, I am a college student looking for any odd jobs
around the neighborhood, If you?re interested I would be more than happy to
come over and lend a hand. I am looking to earn a little money before I go
back to school, and I would greatly appreciate any work you could offer.
I?m willing to help with anything from mowing your lawn to making custom
Ethernet cables for your home office, just let me know!

If you would like help with anything, please let me know at

(202)-368-3632
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Dawn,

We used DC Mosquito Squad for years.
One year we tried the organic spray and it wasn?t very effective.

This year because my neighbor has bee hives I decided to try and survive
without the spraying.  We are using fans on our patio and so far they have
been effective.  I have some mosquito repellent to spray on as back up as
well as mosquito coils.  Here?s hoping.  Marcia

On Tue, Jun 16, 2020 at 3:33 PM Dawn Yamane Hewett <
dawn.yamane.hewett at gmail.com<mailto:dawn.yamane.hewett at gmail.com>> wrote:

> Hi, if anyone has a backyard mosquito spraying service that they have
> found to be effective, could you please let me know?  Preferably a
> non-toxic version that is safe for kids.  We already use mosquito dunks in
> the drains, empty any standing water, drilled holes in the bottom of our
> recycling/trash bins, so we're looking for some sort of weekly spraying
> service to complement our other efforts for a
> relatively mosquito-free summer.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Dawn
> formerly 100 block of KY, now 200 block of KY!
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From: Nicholas Alberti <alberti6a04 at yahoo.com<mailto:alberti6a04 at yahoo.com>>
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I suggest that neighbors read the link below that discusses the origin of the Lincoln statue in the park.
Emancipation Memorial (Freedman's Memorial)

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Nick Alberti

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Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2020 18:39:45 -0400
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The original purpose of public monuments like the Lincoln Statue is to
commemorate particular events and people and how they were viewed at the
time, but for future generations they become something more interesting and
more complicated: a stimulus to critically reflect and inquire about those
original events, people, and views. They become teachable moments for all
of us, young and old, black and white. Judging by the discussion here, it
seems to me the Lincoln Statue is doing the job any monument should: making
us think and reflect on our past and how to interpret it.
If we remove or modify monuments because we disagree with their original
view of history, we rob monuments of this cultural function, surrounding
ourselves merely with things we find agreeable. The intellectual and
cultural stimulus is lost. I disagree with the man in Boston. A kid *should*
have to ask the tough questions the statue raises, as should we all.
I think it?s also important to keep in mind that the Lincoln Statue is part
of a duet of sculpture in Lincoln Park that expands the dialogue I?m
talking about. At the other end stands Mary McLeod Bethune celebrating with
children. The contrasting ensemble is very unusual for a national park, and
we are fortunate to have this invitation to reflection and inquiry on our
doorstep.
David
13th St. SE

On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 5:39 PM Jeni Schoemaker <jaschoemaker at gmail.com<mailto:jaschoemaker at gmail.com>>
wrote:

> Thank you for sending the link. It think it explains things very well. I
> remember being very upset when I first moved here and saw the statue. My
> daughter was 3 or 4 when she started asking questions about it. It prompted
> me to do research into and gain a better understanding of the purpose of it.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jun 15, 2020, at 4:46 PM, Sandra Caron George <sandracgeorge at gmail.com<mailto:sandracgeorge at gmail.com>>
> wrote:
>
> ?
> Here is the link to the article. I suggest folks read it and watch the
> very well-done video calling for removal of (or revision to) the statue
> before coming to its defense.
>
>
> https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.boston.com/news/local-news-2/2020/06/13/abraham-lincoln-statue-marty-walsh/amp
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 3:31 PM Alice Hall <alicehall515 at gmail.com<mailto:alicehall515 at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>> Surely no one could seriously consider removing our Lincoln statue. It
>> was paid for by subscription by former slaves in D.C.
>>
>> > On Jun 15, 2020, at 7:59 AM, Muriel Wolf <murieldubrow at gmail.com<mailto:murieldubrow at gmail.com>>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > I need to find the site on Google emancipation statue Boston,? My
>> brother just emailed me that Mayor Walsh of Boston is willing to remove the
>> Lincoln statue---just like ours which is in Boston and replace it with a
>> Black created statue.? ? We need to be aware that issues might arise with
>> our Lincoln statue, which so many of us love.? Mimi Wolf
>> >
>> > On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 9:12 AM <citymom92 at gmail.com<mailto:citymom92 at gmail.com>> wrote:
>> > We?re removing our old, disintegrating slate patio and installing
>> pervious pavers, but have probably 40 or so 1/2? thick slate pieces that
>> might still be usable for someone planning a small patio area.? PM if you?d
>> like to take some, preferably all. We?ve pulled out a few, but there?s more
>> to pry up (it?s not hard-screwdriver and a little muscle). I?m hoping to
>> keep it out of a landfill.
>> >
>> > Contact me offline if you want them-
>> > Gina A
>> > 100 bl Kentucky
>> > citymom92 AT gmail DOT com
>> >
>> >
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I believe I have read that although the statue was erected thanks to funds raised by emancipated slaves, they had nothing to do with the choice of the design. (Not hard to believe.) How about melting it down and replacing it with one showing someone shaking Lincoln's hand, eye to eye like equals?? (I'm not seriously suggesting I, a white woman, get a vote. Just saying something else is probably in order with more acceptable iconography.)
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2 years ago, NPS put on a fantastic program re-enacting the dedication of the statue (Keynote by Frederick Douglass) in celebration of emancipation day. Here's a write up that is pretty relevant to this conversation: https://hillrag.com/2018/05/09/emancipation-day-celebration-in-lincoln-park/
[https://hillrag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Friends-of-Lincoln-Park-cast-statue-dedication-ceremony.jpg]<https://hillrag.com/2018/05/09/emancipation-day-celebration-in-lincoln-park/>
Emancipation Day Celebration in Lincoln Park - HillRag<https://hillrag.com/2018/05/09/emancipation-day-celebration-in-lincoln-park/>
At the Emancipation Day Celebration in Lincoln Park, actors and band members pose in from of the Emancipation statue. National Park Service Ranger Vince Vaise (center) with Sandra Moscoso-Mills (left) and Jeni Schoemaker (right), members of the new Friends of Lincoln Park group who were in attendance at the ceremony.
hillrag.com

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From: lincolnparkdc <lincolnparkdc-bounces at lincolnparkdc.info<mailto:lincolnparkdc-bounces at lincolnparkdc.info>> on behalf of David Morris <figaromorris at gmail.com<mailto:figaromorris at gmail.com>>
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The original purpose of public monuments like the Lincoln Statue is to commemorate particular events and people and how they were viewed at the time, but for future generations they become something more interesting and more complicated: a stimulus to critically reflect and inquire about those original events, people, and views. They become teachable moments for all of us, young and old, black and white. Judging by the discussion here, it seems to me the Lincoln Statue is doing the job any monument should: making us think and reflect on our past and how to interpret it.
If we remove or modify monuments because we disagree with their original view of history, we rob monuments of this cultural function, surrounding ourselves merely with things we find agreeable. The intellectual and cultural stimulus is lost. I disagree with the man in Boston. A kid should have to ask the tough questions the statue raises, as should we all.
I think it?s also important to keep in mind that the Lincoln Statue is part of a duet of sculpture in Lincoln Park that expands the dialogue I?m talking about. At the other end stands Mary McLeod Bethune celebrating with children. The contrasting ensemble is very unusual for a national park, and we are fortunate to have this invitation to reflection and inquiry on our doorstep.
David
13th St. SE

On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 5:39 PM Jeni Schoemaker <jaschoemaker at gmail.com<mailto:jaschoemaker at gmail.com><mailto:jaschoemaker at gmail.com<mailto:jaschoemaker at gmail.com>>> wrote:
Thank you for sending the link. It think it explains things very well. I remember being very upset when I first moved here and saw the statue. My daughter was 3 or 4 when she started asking questions about it. It prompted me to do research into and gain a better understanding of the purpose of it.

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On Jun 15, 2020, at 4:46 PM, Sandra Caron George <sandracgeorge at gmail.com<mailto:sandracgeorge at gmail.com><mailto:sandracgeorge at gmail.com<mailto:sandracgeorge at gmail.com>>> wrote:

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Here is the link to the article. I suggest folks read it and watch the very well-done video calling for removal of (or revision to) the statue before coming to its defense.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.boston.com/news/local-news-2/2020/06/13/abraham-lincoln-statue-marty-walsh/amp

On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 3:31 PM Alice Hall <alicehall515 at gmail.com<mailto:alicehall515 at gmail.com><mailto:alicehall515 at gmail.com<mailto:alicehall515 at gmail.com>>> wrote:
Surely no one could seriously consider removing our Lincoln statue. It was paid for by subscription by former slaves in D.C.

> On Jun 15, 2020, at 7:59 AM, Muriel Wolf <murieldubrow at gmail.com<mailto:murieldubrow at gmail.com><mailto:murieldubrow at gmail.com<mailto:murieldubrow at gmail.com>>> wrote:
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> I need to find the site on Google emancipation statue Boston,? My brother just emailed me that Mayor Walsh of Boston is willing to remove the Lincoln statue---just like ours which is in Boston and replace it with a Black created statue.? ? We need to be aware that issues might arise with our Lincoln statue, which so many of us love.? Mimi Wolf
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