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Andersonville National Historic SiteSculpture in the POW Memorial Courtyard
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Memorial Day 2009

 
Sack of Cement Cross on exhibit in the National POW Museum  

Did You Know?
The largest artifact in the National Prisoner of War Museum is the “Sack of Cement Cross” from Camp O’Donnell in the Philippines. The total height of the cross is 8 ft. The cross was built as a memorial to American prisoners who perished in the camp.

Last Updated: July 10, 2009 at 09:24 EST