Foggy Bottom in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

José de San Martín Memorial

— Statues of the Liberators —

Statue of the Liberator, José de San Martín - viewed from the southwest image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, April 28, 2013

1. Statue of the Liberator, José de San Martín - viewed from the southwest

Inscription.
[Inscription on south face of pedestal:]

Libertador
General José de San Martín

[Inscriptions on two panels in the south side of base:]

Homenaje al Libertador
General D. José de San Martín
del Presidente de la Nacion Argentina
Dr. Carlos Saul Menem
en occasion de su visita de estado
a Los Estados Unidos de America
16 de Noviembre de 1991
***
Al General José de San Martín
en occasion de la visita del Presidente de la Argentina Raul Alfonsi
19-III-1985
To General José de San Martín from
the President of Argentina, Raul Alfonsin
on the occasion of his visit
to the United States of America.

[Inscriptions on the memorial’s inner north wall:]

José de San Martín
Founder of the Argentine Independence

He led the liberating army across the Andes and gave freedom to Chile and Peru.
His name, like Washington’s, represents
the American ideal of democracy, justice and liberty.

Erected 1985 by The Republic of Argentina.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Heroes • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1991.

Location.

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38° 53.7′ N, 77° 2.714′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Foggy Bottom. Marker is at the intersection of Virginia Avenue Northwest and 20th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Virginia Avenue Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2021 Virginia Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20245, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robert Latham Owen (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Elliott School of International Affairs (about 500 feet away); Mabel Nelson Thurston Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alexander Ray House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ally for Independence (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gen. John A. Rawlins Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bernardo de Gálvez Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lenthall Houses (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Also see . . . Jose de San Martin. (Submitted on June 28, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)

Additional keywords. Augustin-Alexandre Dumont, sculptor; equestrian

Inscriptions on two panels in the south deck of the base below the statue's pedestal image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, April 28, 2013

2. Inscriptions on two panels in the south deck of the base below the statue's pedestal

Inscriptions on the memorial’s inner north wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, June 9, 2013

3. Inscriptions on the memorial’s inner north wall

The José de San Martin Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, April 28, 2013

4. The José de San Martin Memorial

Statue of the Liberator, José de San Martin - by Augustin-Alexandre Dumont,viewed from the southwest image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, June 9, 2013

5. Statue of the Liberator, José de San Martin - by Augustin-Alexandre Dumont,viewed from the southwest

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,233 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on June 25, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on June 26, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.