American Revolution Statuary
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American Revolution Statuary is a group of fourteen statues in Washington, D.C., which honor men whose actions assisted the Thirteen Colonies in their fight against the Kingdom of Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War. The statues are spread throughout the city, except for four of the fourteen, which are located in Lafayette Square, across from the White House, that honor some foreign heroes from the Revolutionary War. Some of the statues are located in prominent places, while others are in small parks or stand alone in front of buildings. All of the statues are owned and maintained by the National Park Service, an agency of the United States Department of the Interior. The statuary was collectively listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1978 and the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites the following year. In addition, most are also contributing properties to historic districts listed on the NRHP. The first statue in Washington, D.C., honoring Revolutionary War heroes was the equestrian statue of President and General George Washington, which was installed in 1860. The remaining statues were erected from 1878 to 1948, with most being installed in the early 20th century. All but one of the statues are cast in bronze. Benjamin Franklin's statue was carved in marble. The statues depict American military men, two American politicians, and an eighth statue depicts a military man who was also governor of Massachusetts. Five statues depict European officers who aided the American cause, and a British politician who spoke out for the American cause. The U.S. Congress authorized the original placement of all the statues, and all but four were fully paid for with federal funds. Some of the statues have been moved from their original locations.
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American Revolution Statuary was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 13, 1978.
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