BARUCH Bench in the center of Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C.

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This bench was frequented by Mr. Baruch during his visits to presidents Wilson, Harding, Coolidge, Hoover and other presidents. A plaque was placed here in his honor in 1960, five years before his death, by the Boy Scouts of America.

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0000500/00810_0000012140 (added ca. 2006)

THE BERNARD BARUCH BENCH OF INSPIRATION
DEDICATED IN HONOR OF
MR. BARUCH'S 90TH BIRTHDAY - AUGUST 19, 1960
FOR HIS INSPIRING DEVOTION TO COUNTRY
AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO BOYHOOD
By Both The
National Capital Area Council
and the Boy Scouts of America

The Boy Scout Motto -- Mr. Baruch's Philosophy
"BE PREPARED"

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0000500/00810_0000012150 (added ca. 2006)

With Andrew Jackson(bench is in lower left)

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0000500/00810_0000012160 (added ca. 2006)

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Location: Pennsylvania Ave. & 16th St NW Washington, D.C.

Nearest Metro: McPherson Square(Orange - Blue - Silver) (click station name for all sculptures nearby) (dcMem ID #810 )

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ADC Greater Washington, DC Street Map Book (146)
Wikipedia article on Baruch
President's Park (White House) website

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BARUCH Bench in the center of Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C.

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