The National Mall in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington: The Man
National Mall and Memorial Parks
— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
"He was, indeed, in every sense of the words, a wise, a good, and a great man." Thomas Jefferson, January 2, 1814
George Washington shaped the United States in both war and peace. He led the Continental Army against the British in the American Revolution. After eight long years, his small force defeated the world's strongest military. The new nation looked to Washington as a unifying figure, electing him the first President of the United States of America. Washington helped define the presidency by leaving office after two terms, setting the precedent of a peaceful transition of power.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.
Location. 38° 53.366′ N, 77° 2.019′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. Marker can be reached from 15th Street Southwest north of Jefferson Drive Southwest, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20024, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Background: A Gilbert Stuart portrait painted in 1796, near the end of Washington's second term. (White House Historical Association)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 334 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on March 24, 2022, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
