George Washington Univ: WASHINGTON, George: Statue in the 'University Yard' in Washington, D.C. by Jean-Antoine Houdon located in James M. Goode's Foggy Bottom area

Jean-Antoine Houdon(click name for more of that artist's work)
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George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was a central, critical figure in the founding of the United States of America, as well as the nation's first president (1789–1797). Before becoming one of the major founding fathers of the nation, as well as president, Washington led the Continental Army to victory over the Kingdom of Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783). Washington was seen as symbolizing the new nation and republicanism in practice. His devotion to civic virtue made him an exemplary figure among early American politicians. During Washington's funeral oration, Henry Lee said that of all Americans, he was "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen." Scholars consistently rank him, together with Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt, as one of the top three U.S. Presidents. Source: Wikipedia

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0001000/01410_0010005479 (added ca. 2006)

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0001000/01410_0010005499 (added ca. 2006)

The University Yard renewed in 1986 through the generous support of Oliver T. Carr, Jr.

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An authorized cast bronze by the Gorham Foundry from the original by Jean Antoine Houdon (1741-1828) which stands in the State Capitol at Richmond, Virginia. It was purchased by The George Washington University in 1932 on the occasion of the George Washington Bicentennial. After standing in a number of locations on the campus, the statue found its permanent home in the University Yard & was dedicated on this spot September 6, 1991. "George Washington" is part of the GWU Permanent Collection.

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Copied from the original by Houdon in the State Capitol at Richmond by special permission of the General Assembly

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0001000/01410_0010005539 (added ca. 2006)

Virginia
Sic Semper Tyranni
Thus always to tyrants

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The University Yard is dedicated to Oliver T. Carr, Jr., Chairman of the GWU Board of Trustees, in recognition of his leadership & spirited vision for our campus. September 6, 1991

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More Info
See James M. Goode's
'Washington Sculpture'(hardcover p 217 Item #5.43; Foggy Bottom area)
Artist: Jean-Antoine Houdon(click name for more of that artist's work)
Related subjects: Revolutionary War; US Presidents; George Washington
Location: H St between 20th & 21st Sts NW (University Yard) Washington, D.C. George Washington Univ
See Foggy Bottom areain James Goode's Washington Sculpture
Nearest Metro: Foggy Bottom - GWU (George Washington University)(Orange - Blue - Silver) (click station name for all sculptures nearby)
Smithsonian American Art Museum's Art Inventories Catalog: Control number DC000189 (dcMem ID #1410 )

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