...became the property of the US government after President George W. Bush signed a law transferring ownership of the monument to federal authorities. The monument was dedicated 52 years ago. It stands as the centrepiece of several granite circles honouring veterans of the 1950-1953 Korean War.

The legal fight began in 1989, when Phillip Paulson sued the city. A series of courts have ruled the 29-foot cross is unconstitutional because it is located on public property.

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