George Washington - New York, NY
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bluesnote
N 40° 42.426 W 074° 00.628
18T E 583588 N 4506714
A statue of George Washington marks the spot where he was sworn into office as the first president of the United States of America.
Waymark Code: WMRK9H
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/03/2016
Views: 8
The sculpture is located on the steps of Federal Hall National Monument. It's available to see and visit 24/7. The inscription below the statues reads, "(Right rear corner of bronze base:) J.Q.A. Ward/1883 Sculptor (On left of bronze base:) The Henry & Bonnard/Bronze Manuf'g Company/New York 1883 (On front of upper base:) GEORGE WASHINGTON/BORN FEBRUARY.22.1732/WAKEFIELD.WESTMORELAND.CO/VIRGINIA.U.S.A (Right of upper base:) ERECTED BY/VOLUNTARY SUBSCRIPTION/UNDER THE AUSPICES/OF THE/CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/OF THE/STATE OF NEW YORK/NOVEMBER 26, 1883 (On front of lower base:) ON THIS SITE IN FEDERAL HALL/APRIL 30, 1789/GEORGE WASHINGTON/TOOK THE OATH AS THE FIRST PRESIDENT/OF THE UNITED STATES/OF AMERICA signed Founder's mark appears." Taken from the website, "Standing figure of George Washington lifting his hand from the Bible as he completes the swearing-in ceremony."
Name of the revolution that the waymark is related to:
American Revolution
Adress of the monument: Not listed
What was the role of this site in revolution?: Not listed
Link that comprove that role: Not listed
When was this memorial placed?: Not listed
Who placed this monument?: Not listed
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