Friday, July 3, 2009

Happy 4th of July

This incredible picture was taken in 1918. It is 18,000 men preparing for war in a training camp at Camp Dodge, Iowa. EIGHTEEN THOUSAND MEN!!! What a priceless gift from our grandfathers! (Click on picture to enlarge.)



The Human Statue of Liberty
Here are some facts about the Human Statue: Base to Shoulder: 150 feet Right Arm: 340 feet Widest part of arm holding torch: 12 1/2 feet Right thumb: 35 feet Thickest part of body: 29 feet Left hand length: 30 feet Face: 60 feet Nose: 21 feet Longest spike of head piece: 70 feet Torch and flame combined: 980 feet Number of men in flame of torch: 12,000 Number of men in torch: 2,800 Number of men in right arm: 1,200 Number of men in body, head and balance of figure only: 2,000. What an amazing sight....don't you think?

6 comments:

pirate ride said...

Happy 4th of July Auntie!

Karin S said...

Hope you guys had a fun 4th! Can't wait for you guys to come visit! Where did you find this picture? It is amazing! Love Ya!

Bonnie and Jim said...

That's awesome!! Did you melt right along with the fireworks? Hope you had a good time. I leave Tuesday for girls camp and then only one more week till you come. I can't wait!! Love you lots!!1

Forbes Clan of Six said...

That is awsome. Thank you for sharing.

Jared Westergard said...

That is such a cool picture!

Dawn Thomas said...

What an incredible picture!