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A snapshot in time. A monument frozen, yet speaking volumes. Here stands the memorial to Captain Eric M. Graupe. It’s not grand in the traditional sense, but it holds a powerful story. Captain Eric M. Graupe, a Paterson, New Jersey local, was a champion for veterans’ rights. His dedication earned him the title of “Mister Veteran” in Paterson. This memorial, dedicated on November 8, 1964, immortalizes that commitment. The inscription reads: “Always on guard that no infringement on the rights of veterans be committed, he has earned for himself the title of Mister Veteran of the City of Paterson, N.J.” Lee Friedlander captured the Captain Eric M. Graupe memorial in a 1973 photograph, now part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection. This photograph, titled “Captain Eric M. Graupe, Paterson, New Jersey,” is part of Friedlander’s series “The American Monument.” It’s a gelatin silver print, a medium that lends a certain timeless quality to the image of the Captain Eric M. Graupe memorial. While the monument’s original location at Great Falls/Overlook Park is a thing of the past, its essence is preserved in Friedlander’s work. It serves as a reminder of Graupe’s tireless advocacy. The Captain Eric M. Graupe memorial, although moved, continues to honor a man devoted to protecting the rights of those who served.

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