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Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben Statue
Outdoor Sculpture
Northwest Washington, Washington
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Kevin KigerMarch 22, 2013Great statue on the corner of Connecticut and H at Lafayette Park. Apparently erected in 1910 by Congress to this Prussian dude who helped us win independence from the Brits.
Ben FortneyAugust 19, 2011Baron von Steuben was a German-Prussian General who served w George Washington in the Revolutionary War. He's credited with teaching the Continental Army the essentials of military drill & discipline.
DC Preservation LeagueJuly 22, 2011Memorial to Baron Frederick Wilhelm Von Steuben, Major General of the Continental Army. The bronze statue, sculpted by Albert Jager, was erected by act of Congress.
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Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben Statue
H St NW (at Jackson Pl NW)
Washington, D.C. 20006
United States
Washington, D.C. 20006
United States
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"Memorial to Comte Jean de Rochambeau, Major General to the Continental Army and commander of French forces in the Revolutionary War. Dedicated in 1922 and work of sculptor J.J. Fernand Hamar."
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"Lafayette originally faced White House and was placed between it and equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson. White House complained though that it blocked view of Jackson. Full site history here<LINK>"
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"Often credited as "The Father of the American Navy" he is recognized as not only the first American commissioned naval officer but also as its first flag officer."
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"My faves: the kitchen garden, West Wing, Sasha & Malia's swingset & the view of the monuments."
Tammy Gordon - 8.1
"An amazingly historical piece of land with great view of the WH front door."
Biz Traveldude - 7.5
"Great place to hang out for lunch during summer. They've really made it fun with Wi-Fi, seating and even free CPR demos. Oh, and the food trucks. 😀 Far East has the best tacos I've eaten."
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