Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial, Bronze memorial statue in Lincoln Park, United States
The statue depicts Mary McLeod Bethune holding a cane from President Roosevelt while passing her legacy to two children through written documents.
Dedicated in 1974, this memorial marks the first statue on public land in Washington DC honoring both an African American and a woman.
The National Council of Negro Women raised funds for this monument to commemorate their founder's dedication to education and civil rights.
Located at East Capitol Street and 12th Street Northeast, the memorial includes bronze plaques with inscriptions of Bethune's important messages.
The statue portrays Bethune using her presidential walking stick, representing her connection to Franklin D Roosevelt's administration and political influence.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1973
Creator: Robert Berks
GPS coordinates: 38.88972,-76.98889
Latest update: May 10, 2025 21:20
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