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A beacon of freedom since 1954, honoring veterans from the revolutionary war to the current war on terror. Learn about the memorial's history, plaques, events, and how to visit or donate.
Mount Soledad, also known as Soledad Mountain, is a prominent landmark in the city of San Diego, California, United States. The mountaintop is the site of the Mount Soledad Cross , the subject of a 25-year controversy over the involvement of religion in government which concluded in 2016.
Learn how to visit the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, a tribute to the service and sacrifice of U.S. veterans in San Diego County. The site is free, open to all, and offers 360-degree views of the city and the coast.
May 18, 2023 · A sturdier cross of stucco and wood was built in 1934 by a private group of Christians from La Jolla and Pacific Beach. It succumbed to a 1952 windstorm. The current 29′ concrete version was dedicated in 1954 as a memorial to Korean War dead and was originally known as the Mount Soledad Easter Cross.
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The Mt. Soledad Memorial Association was able to purchase the land under the cross for $1.4 million from the Dept. of Defense in July of 2015. Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial Today Since then, the memorial has added an additional five walls, completed later in 2015.
Mount Soledad is a 822-foot hill in La Jolla with a cross and a veterans' monument that offers panoramic views of San Diego and the Pacific Ocean. Learn about its history, location, and attractions in this guide from Go San Diego.
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial has stood at the height of San Diego since 1954. It has gone through many trials to be what it is today—A Beacon of Freedom. Thousands of people that stood before our memorial were able to honor and recognize the thousands of military men and women who sacrificed for this country.
