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Published on February 04, 2025
St. Augustine Unveils Foot Soldiers Monument, Honoring Civil Rights Activists' Courageous LegacySource: Facebook/City of St. Augustine - Government

In St. Augustine's historic Plaza de la Constitución, the City has revealed the mystery location for the latest "St. Augustine Snapshot," showcasing the St. Augustine Foot Soldiers Monument. According to a social media post by the City of St. Augustine - Government, this memorial is dedicated to the valor of Civil Rights Movement activists of the 1960s, right in the locality where history was made.

Marking the tribute, the inscription on the monument honors those who "protested racial discrimination by marching, picketing, kneeling-in at churches, sitting-in at lunch counters, wading-in at beaches, attending rallies, raising money, preparing meals and providing safe haven", emboldening a narrative of bravery against "jailings, beatings, shootings, loss of employment, threats, and other dangers". The post reflects on their immense contribution, stating on the City of St. Augustine - Government Facebook page, "They were Foot Soldiers for Freedom and Justice whose efforts and example helped to pass the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964."

The City of St. Augustine - Government recent post invites residents and visitors alike to engage with St. Augustine's layered history. It portrays a tangible connection to the past through these memorials, which emphasize the impact and courage of individuals whose actions "changed America and inspired the world."