The Bex Eagle

The Bex Eagle is a bronze sculpture depicting a large eagle with wings spread, preparing to land on a globe. The work sits at the corner of 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue and combines silicon bronze with a granite base.

The sculpture was created in 1980 by artist Lorenzo Ghiglieri and presented by the National Wildlife Federation and Brian Bex to President Ronald Reagan. It honors the eagle as a symbol of the American nation.

The eagle embodies strength and freedom rooted in American identity and stands in this public space as a visual symbol of national values. Visitors can read the sculpture as a statement about American ideals communicated through public art.

The sculpture sits in Pershing Park at a central intersection in Washington, D.C., and is easily visible from the public sidewalk. A visit is possible at any time, and the artwork is fully accessible from the outside.

The granite base bears an inscription stating that individuality forms the foundation of all values and freedom represents the right to one's soul. These words deepen the meaning of the eagle beyond its visual presence.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: November 1980

Creator: Lorenzo Ghiglieri

Official opening: May 3, 1982

Height: 40.5 in

Width: 50 in

Made from material: silicon bronze, granite

GPS coordinates: 38.89639,-77.03361

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08