4 Eagles and Wreath - National World War II Memorial - Washington, DC
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N 38° 53.340 W 077° 02.431
18S E 323024 N 4306437
Four eagles making a wreath, or just holding a wreath?
Waymark Code: WMW88T
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 07/23/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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County of art: District of Columbia
Loation of art: Independence Ave., National World War II Memorial, one under each arch entrance, Washington
Artist: Friedrich St. Florian, Sculptor
Dedicated May 29, 2004

"St. Florian's design consists of an architectural sculpture that evokes a classical monument. The two memorial arches, Pacific and Atlantic baldacchinos each have laurel wreaths suspended in the air with 4 eagles carrying it. The chandelier sculpture symbolizes the victory of the War with the Nation's bird carrying a Grecian symbol of victory but with an American adaptation of oak laurel wreaths to symbolize strength." ~ Wikipedia

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Bronze Eagles

Figure Type: Animal

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Friedrich St. Florian

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: May 29 2004

Materials used: Bronze

Location: National World War II Memorial
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