The Bex Eagle, Bronze sculpture in Pershing Park, United States.
The Bex Eagle sculpture depicts a large eagle with its wings spread, preparing to land on a globe at the intersection of 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
Created by Lorenzo Ghiglieri in 1980, the National Wildlife Federation and Brian Bex presented this sculpture to President Ronald Reagan to mark the eagle as national symbol.
The bronze eagle landing on the globe represents a statement about American influence during the Cold War period through artistic expression in public spaces.
Located at coordinates 38.896389, -77.033611, the silicon bronze and granite sculpture measures 40.5 inches in height and 50 inches in width.
The inscription on the Dakota mahogany granite base declares that individuality forms the foundation of every value and freedom represents the right to one's soul.
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: March 11, 2025 06:30
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