Like the Confederate Soldier, my Union Soldier is not a professional soldier, but a volunteer who has given up his livelihood at home. He may have been a storekeeper, lawyer, or farmer, but he has put that vocation aside to defend his country. Since the bulk of his time was spent in camp, I have depicted him at ease, with his coat unbuttoned and his holster removed. His belt buckle shows the USA insignia, and his two stripes indicate that he is a Corporal. The bas-relief on the granite pillar depicts his commanding officer, General Ulysses S. Grant. Both my confederate Soldier and my Union Soldier are equal in height, age, and vigor. I wanted to underline the tra- gedy that this war was truly brother against brother.
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