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12 July 2019
05 July 2019
this thunderous Thorsday
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, founding father of the Republic of China. Was born on November 12, 1866. One of the greatest figures in China’s long history. He not only gave the Republic its physical being but also provided the nation with the three principles of the people as guidance in its reconstruction.
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Los Angeles Chinatown Corporation
Los Angeles Chinatown business council rededicated June 28, 2008
Dedicated June 25, 1938
(Both feature items are located in Chinatown Central Plaza, Los Angeles, CA.)
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28 June 2019
The Triumph Of Civilization
The Triumph Of Civilization and her accompanying sphinxes are located inside the Los Angeles Central Library, at the top of the formal marble stairs above its 5th Street entrance. Created by Lee Lawrie primarily of marble and copper, The Triumph Of Civilization stands thus: holding in her left hand a spear that’s resting on a turtle and topped by a lit beacon; holding open in her right hand a book inscribed with ancient Greek lettering; wearing on her head a crown featuring the Bear & Star flanked by two winged angels; wearing down the front of her chest a copper banner depicting in ascending order three Egyptian pyramids, a trireme coastal vessel, a Neo-Assyrian lamassu standing in front of a closed gate, the Acropolis in Athens, Romulus and Remus suckling from the teat of their wolf-bitch guardian, a Chinese-style dragon, Shiva dancing, the frontal facade of Notre Dame in Paris, an American bison, a Conestoga wagon, and the Liberty bell. Each accompanying sphinx braces open upon its forepaws a book inscribed with ancient Greek lettering. The German-born Lee Lawrie also created the sculptures at 30 Rockefeller center, including Prometheus.
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14 June 2019
12 June 2019
vlog11Jun2019
The music is Beethoven’s 7th. The art is located inside 2000 Avenue of the Stars, and the reflected building is 2049 Century Park E.
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10 June 2019
update 9Jun19
americanifesto and liesmith are changing formats!!!! get ready for experimental short videos of me reading historical placards, discussing current events, or examining ideas my mind finds compelling. part of my focus will be on telling stories of hidden or marginalized people (such as women, immigrants, the LGBTQC community, Native Americans, people whose skin is darker than that of a European, etc.), and I’m switching to video in part so that visually-challenged and/or illiterate individuals can experience a sliver of the world through me. thank you for commenting, liking, visiting, and joining me on this new adventure. jP
05 June 2019
haiku4June2019
Things are looking up!
(Even in times of crisis,
Look up to feel well.)
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