Foggy Bottom in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
America’s Gate
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 11, 2025
1. America’s Gate Marker
Given in gratitude by George Washington University Trustee and Alumnus Emilio Fernandez (M.E.A., School of Engineering and Applied Science, Class of 1976) and dedicated to the Dynamic Cultural Diversity of the United States of America.
America’s vitality is continually renewed by the gradual but constant flow of immigrants, whose enthusiasm and energy have created new opportunities for all in every generation.
Throughout its history, The George Washington University has welcomed students from around the world. This legacy of opportunity is the hallmark of its contribution to the nation.
Erected 1998 by The George Washington University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Immigration.
Location. 38° 53.925′ N, 77° 2.937′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Foggy Bottom. It is on G Street Northwest 0.1 miles east of 23rd Street NW. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2201 G St NW, Washington DC 20052, 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 the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Helios the Titan, 2006 (a few steps from this marker); Carol Brown Goldberg (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Leonard A. Grimes
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Also see . . . GW to dedicate America’s Gate at ceremony honoring Trustee Emilio A. Fernandez on May 15. (Submitted on August 17, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 11, 2025
2. America’s Gate and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
