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

Liberation of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, April 24, 2010

1. Liberation of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg Marker

Inscription. Sixty years after the liberation of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg by American troops, this plaque was unveiled by Their Royal Highnesses, Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa on September 13, 2004, as a token of gratitude of the Luxembourg people to the American Nation for enabling them to recover their independence and freedom.

Erected by Embassy of Luxembourg.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1819.

Location. 38° 54.682′ N, 77° 2.944′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Dupont Circle. Marker is at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue Northwest and 22nd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Massachusetts Avenue Northwest. Marker is on the wall at the Embassy's main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2200 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. George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Tomáš G. Masaryk (within shouting distance of this marker); American News Women's Club (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eleftherios Venizelos (about 300 feet away); Vassil Levsky / Васил Левски

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(about 300 feet away); Assassination of Orlando Letelier and Ronni K. Moffitt (about 400 feet away); The Gilded Age (about 400 feet away); The Society of the Cincinnati (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

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Additional keywords. Embassy Row

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, April 24, 2010

2. Liberation of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,000 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on February 18, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.