Porter Commissions His Statue To Preserve His Story
Once on his death bed, General Porter began working with sculptor James E. Kelly to create a monument that would preserve the truth of his legacy. The statue stands today, at Haven Park in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. It is graced by metal tablets at the base, which attempt to convey the error of Porter's court-martial.
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