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May 23, 1997

The Spirit of the American Doughboy monument in Helena-West Helena (Phillips County) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The monuments in Helena-West Helena and Fort Smith (Sebastian County) are memorial sculptures erected following World War I to honor Arkansas servicemen who fought and died in the war. The Arkansas statues were dedicated as part of a nationwide series of Doughboy sculptures designed by artist E. M. “Dick” Viquesney.

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John Martineau

In the gubernatorial election of 1926, John E. Martineau became the first candidate since Reconstruction to defeat an incumbent Arkansas governor running for a second term. Martineau was also the first governor to broadcast his inaugural address on the radio. During his single term, he is best known for his efforts in developing innovative funding for the Arkansas highway system and relief efforts following the devastating Flood of 1927.

 

In the gubernatorial election of 1926, John E. Martineau became the first candidate since Reconstruction to defeat an incumbent Arkansas governor running for a second term. Martineau was also the first governor to broadcast his inaugural address on the radio. During his single term, he is best known for his efforts in developing innovative funding for the Arkansas highway system and relief efforts following the devastating Flood of 1927.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, and audio files, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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