Logan Square in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Francisco de Miranda
Caracas, Venezuela - Cadiz, La Carraca Prison
— 1750 - 1816 —
"There is in the world only one … nation in which you can discuss politics outside of the tried heart of a friend. That country is the United States."
Miranda to O'Higgins
"Miranda knew more of the families, parties, and connections in the United States, than any other man in them; … he knew more of every campaign, siege, battle, and skirmish that had ever occurred in the whole war, than any officer in our army, or any statesman in our councils."
John Adams
Erected 1976 by Lorenzo Gonzalez, sculptor; presented by Venezuela to the United States of America on its Bicentennial.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, US Revolutionary • Wars, Non-US. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #02 John Adams series list.
Location. 39° 57.538′ N, 75° 10.36′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Grand Cultural Boulevard (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Soldiers And Sailors Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Franklin Institute (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Parkway Museums District (about 300 feet away); All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors (about 300 feet away); The Franklin National Memorial (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 19, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
