1943What American World War II symbol was promoted as "The World's Most Unique Monument"?
The Monument of States in Kissimmee, Florida, was conceived and built by Dr. Charles Wesley Bressler-Pettis during World War II to symbolize American unity and boost local tourism. Completed in 1943 with the support of the Kissimmee-All-States Tourist Club and countless community members, it stands as a unique folk art structure constructed from over 1,500 stones from all 48 states at the time and 21 countries. Among its most intriguing contributions are a meteorite, a human skull, and a petrified apple. The monument not only draws visitors with its unusual collection but also immortalizes Dr. Bressler-Pettis himself, whose remains are entombed within its base.
