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THE 20 YEAR CELEBRATION OF THE TRIUMPH OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT

Sat, Oct 24

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New Rochelle

On October 24, 2020 the City of New York will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the unveiling of the Triumph of the Human Spirit Monument in the heart of Thomas Paine Park and Foley Square.

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THE 20 YEAR CELEBRATION OF THE TRIUMPH OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT
THE 20 YEAR CELEBRATION OF THE TRIUMPH OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT

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Oct 24, 2020, 7:00 PM

New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY, USA

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THE 20 YEAR CELEBRATION OF THE TRIUMPH OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT

On October 24, 2020 the City of New York will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the unveiling of the Triumph of the Human Spirit Monument in the heart of Thomas Paine Park and Foley Square.  Located on the newly named Black Lives Matter Boulevard, formerly Center Street, Triumph of the Human Spirit is a part of the  African Burial Ground across from the Thurgood Marshall Courthouse and the David Dinkins Municipal Building.  The ceremony will be held from 11am - 2:00pm. The Office of the Manhattan Borough President will issue a Proclamation to commemorate this important event.  Invited guest speakers, artists and elected officials will be in attendance.

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