 The monument's dedication was postponed – its bronze plaque still reads "Dedicated May 30, 1934" – and took place on July 7, 1934.State Representative Hart gave an address at the ceremonies, and his 11-year-old granddaughter Doris was one of six children who pulled cords unveiling the monument.Over the decades, there were numerous proposals to relocate the monument to a more prominent site, but they were abandoned due to lack of funds.