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Spanish–American War Memorial (Los Angeles)

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Spanish American War Memorial (Pershing Square, Los Angeles)
Spanish American War Memorial (Pershing Square, Los Angeles)

The Spanish–American War Memorial, also known as the 7th Regiment Monument, is installed in Los Angeles' Pershing Square, in the U.S. state of California.

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Spanish–American War Memorial (Los Angeles)
South Hill Street, Los Angeles Downtown

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Spanish American War Memorial

South Hill Street
90071 Los Angeles, Downtown
California, United States
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