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Milton L Olive III Park

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Milton L Olive III Park

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Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States

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January 22, 2024

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Milton Lee Olive Park, a 10-acre sanctuary on a 61-acre peninsula, honors the first African American Medal of Honor recipient from Vietnam, Milton L. Olive III. Designed by Dan Kiley in 1965, the park boasts open lawns, tree-lined alées, and a waterfront deck framing city views. Five fountains dot the landscape, creating a serene setting near Navy Pier. A poignant monument, "Hymn to Water," pays tribute to Olive, offering visitors a tranquil escape with panoramic city vistas.

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November 11, 2023

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The park commemorates Milton L. Olive, III, a Vietnam vet who was the first African American to receive a Medal of Honor, as well as a Chicago native. The park …

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