[Lincolnparkdc] Origins of Lincoln Park Statue
Diana Quinn
dqquinn at gmail.com
Wed Jun 17 20:24:58 EDT 2020
I'd be interested to know what she thinks about the Lincoln Park statue....
On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 8:23 PM Hannah Bergman <hannah.haley at gmail.com>
wrote:
> Hi,
>
> One of my coworkers (I work at the National Archives) did her graduate
> work in history on statutes and racial iconography. She recommended this
> book, for a scholarly discussion of the issue.
>
> Standing Soldiers, Kneeling Slaves: Race, War, and Monument in
> Nineteenth-Century America,
>
>
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07CSFQTMS/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=
>
> I believe there is significantly more to the discussion and meaning of the
> statue then just taking the images at face value.
>
>
> Hannah
>
> On Tue, Jun 16, 2020 at 4:51 PM padma cariappa <padmacariappa at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Thank you for this interesting and enlightening background, Sandra.
>> I do hope its history and origins are given some thought by those who may
>> have designs on the statue.
>> Best regards, Padma
>>
>> On Jun 16, 2020, at 5:43 PM, Sandra Moscoso-Mills <
>> smoscosomills at hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> More (short) reading! Passing this background along from our friends at
>> NPS.
>>
>> ----------
>>
>> 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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>> *From:* lincolnparkdc <lincolnparkdc-bounces at lincolnparkdc.info> on
>> behalf of Nicholas Alberti <alberti6a04 at yahoo.com>
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 16, 2020 5:12 PM
>> *To:* lincolnparkdc at lincolnparkdc.info <lincolnparkdc at lincolnparkdc.info>
>> *Subject:* [Lincolnparkdc] Origins of Lincoln Park Statue
>>
>> 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>
>>
>> Emancipation Memorial (Freedman's Memorial)
>> Located in Lincoln Park on Capitol Hill, the Emancipation Memorial
>> (sometimes referred to as the Freedman's Memo...
>>
>> <https://washington.org/find-dc-listings/emancipation-memorial-freedmans-memorial>
>>
>> Nick Alberti
>>
>>
>>
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>> 1. Re: Lincoln Park's Lincoln statue (Martha Huizenga)
>> 2. effective mosquito spraying (Dawn Yamane Hewett)
>> 3. Summer work (arabella kohlmeyer)
>> 4. Re: effective mosquito spraying (Marcia Hoexter)
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>> Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 15:00:53 -0400
>> From: Martha Huizenga <martha at mhuizenga.com>
>> To: Lincoln Park DC listserve <lincolnparkdc at lincolnparkdc.info>
>> Subject: Re: [Lincolnparkdc] Lincoln Park's Lincoln statue
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>> Thanks for that Sandra! Very well said my Tory B.
>> ---
>> Martha Huizenga
>> cell 703-626-4026
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 4:46 PM Sandra Caron George <
>> 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>
>> 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>
>> >> 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> 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>
>> To: LincolnParkDC at lincolnparkdc.info
>> 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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>> Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 15:35:31 -0400
>> From: arabella kohlmeyer <bellak234 at gmail.com>
>> To: lincolnparkdc at lincolnparkdc.info
>> 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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>> Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 15:44:02 -0400
>> From: Marcia Hoexter <mhoexter at gmail.com>
>> To: lincolnparkdc at lincolnparkdc.info
>> Subject: Re: [Lincolnparkdc] effective mosquito spraying
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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> 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>
>> To: <lincolnparkdc at lincolnparkdc.info>
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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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>> Emancipation Memorial (Freedman's Memorial)
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>> Located in Lincoln Park on Capitol Hill, the Emancipation Memorial
>> (sometimes referred to as the Freedman's Memo...
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>> Nick Alberti
>>
>>
>> On Monday, June 15, 2020, 07:09:49 PM EDT,
>> lincolnparkdc-request at lincolnparkdc.info <
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>> ? 1. Re: Lincoln Park's Lincoln statue (David Morris)
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>> ? 3. Re: Lincoln Park's Lincoln statue (Sandra Moscoso-Mills)
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>> Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2020 18:39:45 -0400
>> From: David Morris <figaromorris at gmail.com>
>> To: lincolnparkdc at lincolnparkdc.info
>> Subject: Re: [Lincolnparkdc] Lincoln Park's Lincoln statue
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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>
>> 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>
>> > 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>
>> 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>
>> >> 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> 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: Mon, 15 Jun 2020 23:01:32 +0000
>> From: "O'Brien, Alden" <aobrien at dar.org>
>> To: "lincolnparkdc at lincolnparkdc.info"
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>> Subject: [Lincolnparkdc] Statue
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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.)
>> Alden O'Brien
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>> Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2020 23:08:56 +0000
>> From: Sandra Moscoso-Mills <smoscosomills at hotmail.com>
>> To: "lincolnparkdc at lincolnparkdc.info"
>> ??? <lincolnparkdc at lincolnparkdc.info>
>> Subject: Re: [Lincolnparkdc] Lincoln Park's Lincoln statue
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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
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: lincolnparkdc <lincolnparkdc-bounces at lincolnparkdc.info> on behalf
>> of David Morris <figaromorris at gmail.com>
>> Sent: Monday, June 15, 2020 6:39 PM
>> To: lincolnparkdc at lincolnparkdc.info <lincolnparkdc at lincolnparkdc.info>
>> Subject: Re: [Lincolnparkdc] Lincoln Park's Lincoln statue
>>
>> 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
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>> > citymom92 AT gmail DOT com
>> >
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