Statue of Adam Clayton Powell Jr.

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Statue of Adam Clayton Powell Jr.
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The statue in 2008
ArtistBranly Cadet
Year2005 (2005)
MediumBronze sculpture
SubjectAdam Clayton Powell Jr.
LocationNew York City, New York, U.S.
Coordinates40°48′32″N 73°56′53″W / 40.809024°N 73.947933°W / 40.809024; -73.947933Coordinates: 40°48′32″N 73°56′53″W / 40.809024°N 73.947933°W / 40.809024; -73.947933

A statue of Adam Clayton Powell Jr., sometimes called the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Memorial, is installed in Harlem, New York City. The 12-foot (3.7 m) tall bronze sculpture by was cast in 2005, and inspired by the quote, "Press forward at all times, climbing forward toward that higher ground of the harmonious society that shapes the laws of man to the laws of God."[1]

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  1. ^ "Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Memorial". cultureNOW. Retrieved February 23, 2020.


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