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Art & Culture
received enthusiastic
applause from the crowd.
On the streets of
Pennsylvania, there is
a full-size statue of a
charming U.S. President
John F. Kennedy. The
sculpture captures a
smile and a walking
pose holding his book
“Profile of Courage.” He
is an American hero and
charismatic leader who
served as a symbol of
new frontier leadership.
Along the National Mall
in Washington, D.C.,
there is a large stone
Bingu wa Mutharika of Malawi
Source: Wango (2021) The East African Journal - EANSO sculpture of Martin Luther King Jr. He stands
tall, confidently demanding the end of black
it in the life of Abraham Lincoln. segregation. The achievement of Luther King
Jr. continues to inspire countless individuals
Beyond those monuments to heroism is the to strive for a purpose in life.
Potomac River, and on the far shore are the
sloping hills of Arlington National Cemetery, The iconic legacies of Washington,
with its row upon row of simple white Jefferson, Lincoln, Martin, and Kennedy
markers bearing crosses or Stars of David. have been translated into various materials
They add up to only a tiny fraction of the for sculptures, including wood, stone,
price that has been paid for our freedom.” bronze, metals, and cement. These ionic
My sentiment about Kenyatta was expressed public figures have also been represented
by U.S. President Ronald Reagan at the in paintings, drawings, portraits, figurines,
West Front of the Capitol in Washington, stamps, currency, coins, and busts, among
D.C. He praised George Washington, others.
Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln
highly, portraying them as American Early this year, the outgoing chairperson of
heroes. He described them as humble, true the African Union (AU), Mr. Moussa Faki,
patriots, and selfless leaders. At the end of unveiled the statue of the late Julius Nyerere
his inauguration speech, President Reagan at the African Union headquarters in Addis.
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