Navy Yard in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Serving as the City's Diplomatic Gateway

Diplomacy

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Serving as the City's Diplomatic Gateway Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 26, 2019

1. Serving as the City's Diplomatic Gateway Marker

Inscription. Before air travel, the Navy Yard was the ceremonial gateway to the nation's capital. In 1860, the first Japanese diplomatic mission was welcomed to the United States in an impressive pageant here. Great Britain's George VI and Queen Elizabeth (shown in this picture) arrived at the Yard to visit President Franklin Roosevelt in 1939. Many Presidential Yachts were moored at the Yard including the USS Mayflower (1905-1929), USS Sequoia (1933-1977), USS Potomac (1933-1945) and USS Williamsburg (1945-1953).

Erected by Naval History and Heritage Command.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #32 Franklin D. Roosevelt series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 38° 52.582′ N, 76° 59.746′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. Marker is on M Street Southeast east of 7th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1014 N Street Southeast, Washington DC 20003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Teaching Sailors for the Fleet (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Navy Yard: Maker of Weapons

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Serving as an Arsenal and Gun Factory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington Navy Yard: Serving the Fleet (about 300 feet away); Latrobe Gate - Tingey House (about 300 feet away); The Washington Navy Yard (about 300 feet away); Leutze Park Gun Collection (about 400 feet away); Receiving Honored Servicemembers and Dignitaries (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 26, 2019

2. Serving as the City's Diplomatic Gateway Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.