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Schakowsky Recognizes Morton Grove Statue's designation as a WWI Centennial Memorial

October 6, 2017

Morton Grove, IL – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after the World War I Centennial Commission and the Pritzker Military Museum & Library announced that Morton Grove’s Doughboy Statue was recognized as a “WWI Centennial Memorial” as part of the 100 Cities / 100 Memorials initiative.

“Since 1921, the Doughboy Statue in Morton Grove has stood as a proud reminder of the sacrifices that many young people in our communities made by serving in the armed forces. I am proud and pleased that the statue has been designated as a WWI Centennial Memorial. We must keep the memory alive of those who fought in the Great War a century ago. I am thankful to the World War One Centennial Commission and Pritzker Military Museum & Library for their work. We must cherish and preserve these important reminders.”

Photo courtesy of the Morton Grove Historical Society

Issues:Veterans