Southwest Federal Center in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Raoul Wallenberg Place
[Sidney R. Yates Federal Building]
"Raoul Wallenberg's mission of mercy on behalf of the United States behind enemy lines during World War II is unprecedented in the history of mankind. He is responsible for saving tens of thousands of lives during the Holocaust. A shining light in a dark and depraved world, he proved that one person who has the courage to care can make a difference."
This street was named in honor of Raoul Wallenberg by Act of Congress on December 19, 1985.
Erected 1985.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Notable Events • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the The Holocaust series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1884.
Location. 38° 53.26′ N, 77° 2.011′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Southwest Federal Center. Marker is at the intersection of Raoul Wallenberg Place Southwest and Independence Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling north on Raoul Wallenberg Place Southwest. Marker is attached to the west wall of the Sidney R. Yates Federal Building (Department of Agriculture) at the 15th Street Southwest crosswalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 14th Street Southwest, Washington DC 20250, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The General Dwight David Eisenhower Plaza (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Yates Building (about 400 feet away); Escape Across the Potomac (about 400 feet away); A Monumental Legacy (about 500 feet away); Smokey Bear Blue Spruce (about 600 feet away); Jean Hillery and Thomas Quadros (about 600 feet away); Washington: The Man (about 600 feet away); Wilson Memorial Arch (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
Also see . . .
1. Raoul Wallenberg. Swedish humanitarian and diplomat in wartime Hungary, he was arrested by the Soviets as an American agent in 1945 and ultimately died in their custody. (Submitted on June 29, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. (Submitted on January 27, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. "Hero without a Grave"
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 5,911 times since then and 189 times this year. Last updated on January 27, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on December 6, 2013, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on June 2, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5, 6. submitted on June 29, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 7. submitted on January 27, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.