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

"In Service"

Lead Artist: Addison Karl. 2019.

 
 
"In Service" Marker image. Click for full size.
November 4, 2019
1. "In Service" Marker
Inscription.
This mural is dedicated to the members of the armed services of the United States who have defended the cause of freedom at home and abroad against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

The installation of this mural was made possible through support from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the US Department of Veterans Affairs and the US General Services Administration.

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Erected by DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID).
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
 
Location. 38° 54.07′ N, 77° 2.093′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Downtown. Memorial is at the intersection of I Street Northwest and Vermont Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling west on I Street Northwest. The marker is at the entrance to McPherson Square Metro Station at the entrance closet to The White House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1400 I Street Northwest, Washington DC 20005, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Discover DC / McPherson Square (a few steps from this marker); United Mine Workers of America Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Major General James B. McPherson
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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ashburton House (about 400 feet away); Site of Chamberlin's (about 400 feet away); The Dolly Madison House (about 400 feet away); Fleeing the Executive Mansion (about 400 feet away); Kosciuszko (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
 
More about this marker.
Credits:
Artistic Direction: Words Beats & Life

Assistant Artists: Sadira Benge, Michelle Chen, Chaka Freemen, Rose Jaffe, Cita Sadeli and Asad Walker
 
"In Service" image. Click for full size.
November 4, 2019
2. "In Service"
The dedication plaque is on each side of the mural.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2019. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2019.

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