The National Mall in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The German-American Friendship Garden
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 4, 2023
1. The German-American Friendship Garden Marker
1683 - 1983
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Peace. A significant historical year for this entry is 1983.
Location. 38° 53.508′ N, 77° 2.223′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. It is at the intersection of Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50) and 16th Street Northwest on Constitution Avenue Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1600 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
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Other markers no longer nearby. German-American Friendship Garden (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named German-American Friendship Garden (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named A Monumental Legacy (was about 700 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. An identical marker stands a few
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 4, 2023
2. The German-American Friendship Garden Marker
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 4, 2023
3. About the German-American Friendship Garden (Temporary sign made of corrugated material)
"The German-American Friendship Garden stands for the strong relationship between our two countries, rooted in deep historical ties, a shared culture and common values of freedom and democracy."
- Her Excellency Emily Haber, Ambassador of Germany to the United States
Commemorating 300 years of German immigration to the United States and celebrating the long-standing friendship between the U.S. and Germany, the garden was dedicated in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan and German Chancellor Helmut Kohl. The garden's unique fountains welcome visitors and convey the two countries' close connection.
In 2018, the Trust for the National Mall, in partnership with the National Park Service and the German Embassy and supported by Volkswagen Group of America, embarked on a multi-year restoration of the garden, rejuvenating its plantings, planter beds and stone hardscape and restoring the fountains.
"One magnificent symbol of the bonds that tie our two great peoples together is the German-American Friendship Garden. In its growth... America and Germany shall be cultivated and nurtured."
- President Reagan
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
