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Oscar Straus Memorial, Memorial fountain at Federal Triangle, United States.

The Oscar Straus Memorial includes a central marble fountain flanked by two bronze sculptures created by Adolph Alexander Weinman at 14th Street.

Congress authorized the memorial in 1927 to honor Oscar Straus, who served as the first Jewish Cabinet member under President Theodore Roosevelt.

The two sculptural groups represent Justice and Reason, with figures depicting religious freedom and the principles of commerce and labor.

The memorial stands in front of the Ronald Reagan Building between Pennsylvania Avenue and Constitution Avenue, accessible through public transportation.

The bronze sculptures receive specialized maintenance every three to five years to protect them from environmental damage and maintain their appearance.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: 1947

Creator: Adolph Alexander Weinman

GPS coordinates: 38.89380,-77.03160

Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:01

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