Statue of Albert Gallatin
Statue by James Earle Fraser in Washington, D.C., U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Albert Gallatin is a bronze statue by James Earle Fraser.[1] It commemorates Albert Gallatin, who founded New York University and served as United States Secretary of the Treasury.
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Albert Gallatin | |
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Artist | James Earle Fraser |
Year | Completed 1941; Dedicated 1947 |
Type | Bronze |
Location | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Coordinates | 38°53′54″N 77°02′04″W |
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It is located north of the Treasury Building (Washington, D.C.), at 15th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C.[2] It was authorized by Congress on January 11, 1927. It was dedicated on October 15, 1947.[3]
The inscription reads: (Base, front:)
ALBERT GALLATIN
SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY
GENIUS OF FINANCE
SENATOR AND REPRESENTATIVE
COMMISSIONER FOR THE TREATY OF GHENT
MINISTER TO FRANCE AND GREAT BRITAIN
AND STEADFAST
CHAMPION OF DEMOCRACY
1761–1849