Andrew Jackson Higgins National Memorial |
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Columbus, Nebraska |
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A replica LCVP "Higgins Boat" is at the center of the memorial, it was built from original plans.
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The beach landing is made up of the replica LCVP and three statues by Fred Hoppe and several obstacles. The
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Another view of the memorial showing a close-up of a typical obstacle soldiers might encounter when making
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Another view of the beach landing with the statue of Andrew Jackson Higgins and the Freedom Memorial seen
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The soldier who represents World War II is decorated veteran Fred "Fritz" Hoppe, the artists father who served from 1941 to 1945. |
All photos © 2009 Michael W. Pocock
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Page published Feb. 23, 2009 |