Mar 28
What 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.
