Southwest Federal Center in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Raoul Wallenberg Place
[Sidney R. Yates Federal Building]
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, June 2008
1. Raoul Wallenberg Place Marker
"Raoul Wallenberg's mission of mercy on behalf of the United States behind enemy lines during World War II is unprecedented in the history of mankind. He is responsible for saving tens of thousands of lives during the Holocaust. A shining light in a dark and depraved world, he proved that one person who has the courage to care can make a difference."
This street was named in honor of Raoul Wallenberg by Act of Congress on December 19, 1985.
Erected 1985.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Notable Events • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the The Holocaust series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1884.
Location. 38° 53.26′ N, 77° 2.011′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Southwest Federal Center. It is at the intersection of Raoul Wallenberg Place Southwest and Independence Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling north on Raoul Wallenberg Place Southwest. Marker is attached to the west wall of the Sidney R. Yates Federal Building (Department of Agriculture) at the 15th Street Southwest crosswalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 14th Street Southwest, Washington DC 20250, 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.
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Other markers no longer nearby. A Monumental Legacy (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Why is the Washington Monument Temporarily Closed? (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. Raoul Wallenberg. Swedish humanitarian and diplomat in wartime Hungary, he was arrested by the Soviets as an American agent in 1945 and ultimately died in their custody. (Submitted on June 29, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. (Submitted on January 27, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. "Hero without a Grave"
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, June 2008
2. Sidney R. Yates Federal Building
Marker is visible on the wall, just to the left of the traffic signal/lamp post.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton
3. Another view of Raoul Wallenberg Place and Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 29, 2019
4. Raoul Wallenberg Place, Indendence Avenue & 15th Street SW
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, June 2008
5. U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
Between the Sidney R. Yates Building and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing Building on Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW.
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, December 30, 2010
6. "Raoul Wallenberg - Swedish Humanitarian"
bust in the U.S. Capitol
bust in the U.S. Capitol
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 7,358 times since then and 113 times this year. Last updated on January 27, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on December 6, 2013, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on June 2, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5. submitted on June 29, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 6. submitted on January 27, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
