Augusta, Maine: Statue of America's Little Ambassador
In 1982, ten-year-old Samantha Smith wrote to the Soviet Union urging peace. She became an instant role model, then a celebrity, then died in a plane crash three years later. Samantha is shown releasing a dove while a sentient teddy bear looks on.
- Address:
- 230 State St., Augusta, ME
- Directions:
- Just south of Maine's capitol building, in front of the Maine State Museum.
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Located on the left side of the museum entrance.
[Vicky, 08/02/2021]
This is one statue among many others at the state capital building. Lots of local history to learn if you take the time to explore.
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"America's Youngest Ambassador" was Samantha Smith, a 10-year old girl who wrote a letter to the Soviet Union urging peace. She died in a plane crash three years later. The statue shows Samantha releasing a dove, while a living teddy bear sits at her feet... the Russian Bear in its cuddly post-Cold War form?