dcMemorials.com << Previous -- Home -- Next >> Full list of all 1,000+ -- Indexed by Subject -- Indexed by Location -- Indexed by Artist Buy THE Definitive Guide to D.C. Sculpture The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, George: Statue in the 'University Yard' at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. by Jean-Antoine Houdon 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 Click here to purchase photos Click here to purchase photos Location index - Home - 01410_0010005479.jpg recorded 2006-7 - Top - Full index More info about this attraction & others nearby           Smithsonian Art Inventories Catalog: Control #DC000189 Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.dcMemorials.com Click here to purchase photos Click here to purchase photos Location index - Home - 01410_0010005499.jpg recorded 2006-7 - Top - Full index More info about this attraction & others nearby           Smithsonian Art Inventories Catalog: Control #DC000189 Click here to purchase photos Location index - Home - 01410_0010005509.jpg recorded 2006-7 - Top - Full index The University Yard renewed in 1986 through the generous support of Oliver T. Carr, Jr. Click here to purchase photos Location index - Home - 01410_0010005519.jpg recorded 2006-7 - Top - Full index 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. Click here to purchase photos Location index - Home - 01410_0010005539.jpg recorded 2006-7 - Top - Full index Copied from the original by Houdon in the State Capitol at Richmond by special permission of the General Assembly Click here to purchase photos Location index - Home - 01410_0010005549.jpg recorded 2006-7 - Top - Full index Virginia Sic Semper Tyranni Thus always to tyrants Click here to purchase photos Location index - Home - 01410_0010005529.jpg recorded 2006-7 - Top - Full index 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 Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.dcMemorials.com

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