Judiciary Square in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Trylon of Freedom

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 16, 2019

1. Trylon of Freedom Marker
First Panel

We hold these truths to be self-evident. That all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.

from the Declaration of Independence

Inscription. We hold these truths to be self-evident. That all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.

We the people of the United States in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves & our posterity, do ordain & establish this constitution for the United States of America.

No person shall… be deprived of life, liberty, or property without the due process of law.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Law Enforcement.

Location. 38° 53.551′ N, 77° 0.989′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Judiciary Square. Marker is at the intersection of Constitution Avenue Northwest (Alternate U.S. 1) and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Constitution Avenue Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Major General George G. Meade Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); John Marshall (within shouting distance of this marker); Chief Justice John Marshall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Embassy of Canada, Washington, DC (about 500 feet away); Washington City Spring (about 500 feet away); Roger Brooke Taney (about 700 feet away); Pennsylvania Avenue (about 800 feet away); The National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Trylon of Freedom Marker<br>Second Panel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 16, 2019

2. Trylon of Freedom Marker
Second Panel

We the people of the United States in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves & our posterity, do ordain & establish this constitution for the United States of America.

from the preamble of the Constitution.

Trylon of Freedom Marker<br>Third Panel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 16, 2019

3. Trylon of Freedom Marker
Third Panel

No person shall… be deprived of life, liberty, or property without the due process of law.

Parts of the 5th Amendment to the Constitution.

Trylon of Freedom Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 16, 2019

4. Trylon of Freedom Marker

In front of the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse.

Trylon of Freedom Marker<br>North Face<br>Representing the Legislative Branch image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 16, 2019

5. Trylon of Freedom Marker
North Face
Representing the Legislative Branch

Trylon of Freedom Marker<br>Southeast Face<br>Representing the Judicial Branch image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 16, 2019

6. Trylon of Freedom Marker
Southeast Face
Representing the Judicial Branch

Trylon of Freedom Marker<br>Southwest Face<br>Representing the Executive Branch image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 16, 2019

7. Trylon of Freedom Marker
Southwest Face
Representing the Executive Branch

Great Seal of the United States image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 16, 2019

8. Great Seal of the United States

on the North face of the Trylon.

Trial by Jury image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 16, 2019

9. Trial by Jury

on the southeast face of the Trylon of Freedom by Carl Paul Jennewein.

Protection against Cruel and Unusual Punishment image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 16, 2019

10. Protection against Cruel and Unusual Punishment

on the southeast face of the Trylon of Freedom by Carl Paul Jennewein.

Protection against Illegal Search and Seizure image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 16, 2019

11. Protection against Illegal Search and Seizure

on the southeast face of the Trylon of Freedom by Carl Paul Jennewein.

Freedom of the Press image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 16, 2019

12. Freedom of the Press

on the southwest face of the Trylon of Freedom by Carl Paul Jennewein.

Freedom of Speech image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 16, 2019

13. Freedom of Speech

on the southwest face of the Trylon of Freedom by Carl Paul Jennewein.

Freedom of Religion image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 16, 2019

14. Freedom of Religion

on the southwest face of the Trylon of Freedom by Carl Paul Jennewein.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 467 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on February 20, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on February 20, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 10, 11, 12. submitted on February 27, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 13, 14. submitted on March 17, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.