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

Sir Winston Churchill

1874 - 1965

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 15, 2010

1. Sir Winston Churchill Marker

Inscription. This statue by William McVey (1902 - 1995), was erected in 1966 by public subscription, on the initiative of the English Speaking Union. One foot stands on United States, one on British Embassy grounds: a symbol of Churchill’s Anglo-American descent, and of the Alliance he did so much to forge, in war and in peace.

Erected 1966 by The English Speaking Union.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1966.

Location. 38° 55.19′ N, 77° 3.69′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Observatory Circle. Marker is on Massachusetts Avenue Northwest north of 30th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north. Marker is on Embassy Row, just south of the British Embassy/Residence, between 30th Street and Observatory Circle, NW. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3100 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20008, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nelson Mandela (within shouting distance of this marker); Diplomacy (approx. 0.3 miles away); Women of Influence (approx. 0.4 miles away); "Lest We Forget" (approx. 0.4 miles away); Montrose Park (approx.

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0.4 miles away); Crown Princess Märtha of Norway (approx. 0.4 miles away); William Wallace "Willie" Lincoln (approx. 0.4 miles away); A Rolling Tobacco Road (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Also see . . .
1. Winston Churchill.org. (Submitted on May 16, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Winston Churchill. from Wikipedia (Submitted on May 16, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)

Additional keywords. Prime Minister; United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; Embassy Row.

Sir Winston Churchill Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 15, 2010

2. Sir Winston Churchill Statue

note marker on base, lower right.

Sir Winston Churchill Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 15, 2010

3. Sir Winston Churchill Memorial

- view from the Massachusetts Avenue sidewalk with British Embassy buildings visible behind the hedgerow at rear.

Prime Minister Churchill giving "V" sign, WWII image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Imperial War Museum

4. Prime Minister Churchill giving "V" sign, WWII

Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,088 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on June 9, 2023, by Bruce Guthrie of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 16, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.