Jackson Square
New Orleans
St. Louis Cathedral in the background
New Orleans
St. Louis Cathedral in the background
The words, "The Union Must and Shall Be Preserved" were carved into the base of the Jackson statue during the occupation of New Orleans by Union forces in 1862 under the command of Gen. Benjamin F. Butler. The words paraphrased a famous toast made by President Jackson in response to State Rights champion John C. Calhoun. My little phone camera couldn't really pick up the words too well, but trust me, they're still there.
