Local Advocate Urges Mayor Wei to Honor Plymouth's Forefathers Monument

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting held on February 18, 2025, in Manchester, New Hampshire, featured a notable presentation regarding the National Monument to the Forefathers. A resident expressed a desire to have this monument recognized within city government buildings, emphasizing its significance as a symbol of liberty and the foundational values of the nation.

The speaker described the monument, located in Plymouth, Massachusetts, as an 81-foot tall granite structure that serves as a reminder of the principles established by the nation’s forefathers. The monument, also referred to as the Matrix for Liberty, includes five statues representing faith, morality, law, education, and liberty. The speaker highlighted that faith is central to the monument, with the figure of faith pointing to heaven, reflecting the belief that rights are derived from a higher power.

The resident articulated the importance of moral governance, equitable laws, and community responsibility in education to preserve the nation’s liberty. The presentation concluded with a request for the mayor to display a representation of the monument in a prominent location within city hall, encouraging the community to appreciate the historical significance of the monument and its message.

Following this presentation, Marie Fontaine, a resident of Allen Street, greeted the mayor and her local alderman, Alderman Berry, signaling the community engagement present at the meeting. The discussions underscored a commitment to recognizing historical symbols that reflect the values of liberty and governance in Manchester.