Major General Comte Jean de Rochambeau, Bronze and granite memorial in Lafayette Square, United States.
The statue depicts General Rochambeau standing in a marshal uniform, holding battle plans of Yorktown while pointing southward across Lafayette Square.
The memorial, created by sculptor Fernand Hamar, was unveiled in 1902 by President Theodore Roosevelt during a ceremony with thousands of attendees.
This statue represents one of four memorials in Lafayette Square dedicated to international military leaders who supported American independence from Britain.
Visitors can find inscriptions on the pedestal featuring quotes from George Washington, although some text has faded due to weather exposure.
Two bronze figures at the base display Liberty and an eagle, representing the military alliance between France and the United States.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Location: Lafayette Square
Inception: 1901
Creator: Fernand Hamar
Architectural style: neoclassicism
Made from material: bronze, granite
Part of: American Revolution Statuary
GPS coordinates: 38.89901,-77.03773
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:37
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